Hi all, would really appreciate your thoughts.
I’ve recently returned to work after an enforced break of three montha due to a depressive illness - thankfully I’m very well on the road to recovery now.
In my absence, our small team of three has expanded to six. Two new roles have been created above mine, and I was told I would not be considered or interviewed for these posts due to my illness.
Both people have now started, and though they’re obviously finding their feet, it’s clear they have norhing like my experience or skills - I’m sure they’re great, but they’re many years younger than me, and so simply haven’t had chance to acquire them. Plus I know the organisation - which is largw and complicated - much better, having worked there for four years, whereas thwy’re both new to the place.
I don’t want this to sound like sour grapes, or the old dog having a go at thw newbies, God forbid. I just think it’s going to be hard to deal with earning £10k less while doing exactly the same job (and it is) as the very nice new folk, given that I was prevented from applying by being mentally ill.
I have to add that my employer has been great and I feel lucky to have a job. I just need some advice on how to keep stum and swallow the daily humiliation…
Thanks in advance.