#WorkAdvice #CareerChange #ManagementDilemma
Hey everyone! So I recently accepted a new job where I would be supervising the team I used to work on. Pretty exciting stuff, right? 😊 But here’s the plot twist – the long-time manager of the division I’m moving into has been let go. Talk about unexpected changes!
I’m now in a bit of a dilemma and could really use some advice. Should I consider rescinding the offer letter? It’s a tricky situation since some people already know I accepted the job. Going back to my old position feels a bit awkward, but I’m also hesitant to step into a management role without a senior manager above me.
Any thoughts or suggestions on how I should handle this? Has anyone been in a similar situation before? Let’s discuss and help each other out! 🤔💼
Possible solution:
– Consider discussing your concerns with HR or upper management to see if there are any alternative solutions or support options available.
– Evaluate the pros and cons of both staying in the new role or reverting back to your previous position. Look at the long-term career implications as well.
– Seek advice from trusted colleagues or mentors who may have insights or experience in navigating such situations.
If the CEO encouraged you to apply for the position and they knew the manager was going to be fired, that means they’re confident that you’re the right one to fill the position. You would be supervising a team that you’ve already worked on, so it’s not like you’re walking into an upper-level management position completely blind.
Why not go for it?
You have no idea why this occurred. Move forward with your career.
Take it, get paid more, and start looking for other jobs. Any company that treats long tenured experienced employees like this is not one that I’d feel safe at personally. What’s to stop this same thing from happening in a year or two but to your detriment?
Take the damn gig, do your best and watch your back.
I am so confused by why this would make you rescind the offer? Also, you’re not obligation to work anywhere, simply…..don’t work there.
Experience and knowledge are both irrelevant if the higher ups think the manager is not doing his job of managing the department well.
Embrace this opportunity.
I would go for it. I had a job where the boss I reported to left the month after I was hired. It actually turned out ok in the end. People leave for all sorts of reasons, stick it out to see if the job is right for you. If not feel free to leave.
I get that you’re scared and it’s a lot more responsibility than you were initially expecting, but it sounds like it’s also a great opportunity at the same time. I think you should talk to the CEO about your concerns before doing anything.
Basically what I’m reading is, you want to rescind the job offer because you’re scared. The long time manager could’ve been fired for embezzlement but you’re just scared. Did I get that right?
Sounds like they have a new “manager” with a supervisor title, so they can pay less. Not much you can do, give it time to see how it plays out. If you have an open relationship with CEO discuss with them about moving to manager title or plans for backfill.
If they do backfill manager position, you’d likely be training them. Would make sense for manager to be you and backfill supervisor position. Depends on companies plans, very much sounds like they could be trying to save a buck though.
Another senior manager will step in, I am not sure why you’d think they will leave that spot empty. Unless you are taking over that work.
Talk to your CEO about it, if he was the one that encouraged you. Make sure that your direction is clear between you and him on what this new job will entail now with the senior manager gone.
They knew they were going to fire the manager when they made the offer to you and probably when they posted the position. Do your best, ask for more money, you’ll be fine. But if you decline the offer now you’re likely next to go.
Do not rescind. Go into this with a positive attitude, learn everything you can, stay focused and FITYMI = fake it till you make it. You got this!
Why rescind the promotion? You have no idea why the manager was on suspension and fired. Guaranteed it has nothing to do with you and you were probably offered the job because they knew they were getting rid him.
If he was on suspension it’s likely that he did something wrong like HR violations, stealing etc. not saying that is the case but suspensions don’t just happen randomly, especially when someone is high up. I think you’re worried about nothing
With more responsibility, comes more money.
You don’t know why this person was suspended/fired and have data whatsoever.
Anyone can get fired as well. Supervisors won’t necessarily protect you and although you don’t have someone to ease you into this – I am sure there are secondary supervisors who can help out.
OK So basically your instincts activated a little too late for THAT moment. But they were good. Keep on high alert and proceed proactively and with extreme caution. Every move you make and every bit of information you acquire should be put towards your self preservation. Something went down and someone was caught by surprise. Find out what happened and how. Don’t let it happen to you.Again, keep your guard up and remember that you make MONEY AT WORK, not friends. Trust no one. We all need money.