Does my employer want me?

Solomon Pleasant

Hi!

Background: Worked as a CSM for a tech company. Been there almost 3 years and been promoted twice in that time to more senior CSM roles.

Earlier this year, I was selected for redundancy along with a number of colleagues in the CSM department. I managed to negotiate a 1 year extension to cover maternity leaves for one of my colleagues — so I am still in the same role.

However, last week my company opened a new CSM role for my team. It’s permanent and I decided I would apply.

After speaking to my manager, he said there is no problem applying but they’re also opening it to external candidates. So I have to interview for the role and compete against externals. They said this cause the business thinks there is lots of external talent and it would unwise not to assess the market.

What’s your thoughts on this? Are they looking to get rid of me?

I’m disappointed as I have performed well in my role and I think I’m nice to work alongside — but this has spooked me a little.

DayInTheBog

I don't know if they want rid but if the new role is the exact same as your current role it puts a Question on the legitimacy of the redundancy

Dublin Calling

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058415796/does-my-employer-want-me

The cant make roles redundant and recruit new staff for the same or similar job.

893bet

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123531700#Comment_123531700

This. Go for it. And if unsuccessfully I think you have a case but it will be a burn your bridges moment.

Solomon Pleasant

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123531700#Comment_123531700

it was opened up due to a colleague having to go on Mat leave which they didn’t know about during time of layoffs

Odelay

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123532155#Comment_123532155

I dont read it that way. To me the materity leave position came up before the new position.

Mrs OBumble

They don't not want you: if they were trying to get rid of you, they'd have covered their back better.

But someone has either ignored HR or been badly advised about the legalities.

If you want to stay without getting marked as trouble, you will need to apply, complete and win.

If you don't win you'll probably have evidence to take a case against them - and by that stage, very little to lose.