To cut a long story short, after a restructure I have been demoted. A new director has come in and after 6 months turned everything upside down. I have been in my job for 7 years in middle management, I have a good record, good at my job and am well thought of. This restructure was sold as creating opportunities, recognising and rewarding etc. So my post was deleted and I had the chance to apply for a slightly more senior role, but basically the same with a couple of differences. I did a good interview and the feedback was just insulting, like they were trying hard to find reasons not to give me it. As a result, I’ve ended up in a job a grade lower and the job I went for has been advertised. Part of me wanted to take the redundancy money but it’s all been a bit of a whirlwind and I didn’t want to make any rash decisions. I thought better to look for work while I’m in work than have to spin it to future employers as to why I’ve taken redundancy.
I am feeling pissed off but know I have to remain professional, challenging them won’t do any good. My face obviously doesn’t fit with the new boss, for some unknown reason, and they want new blood, as 2 other people are in the same boat.
So how do I get over feeling humiliated, embarrassed and putting on a brave face when I’d really love to tell them to shove their job where the sun don’t shine? I’m definitely going to look for something else but my job is quite specialised so it’s not like they’re 10 a penny, so I’ve still got to work there in the meantime. My confidence has been really knocked and I know it will be the subject of gossip as word gets round. Any tips/insight greatly appreciated.