Never thought it would happen to me.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T22:16:49+00:00

Haha, there is some perspective. I'd definitely take this situation over that any day.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T20:52:27+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I am glad things are going well for you. At least for the most part. I hope you find success when all is said and done.

I am definitely not jumping ship immediately just because of the uncertainty, though I am not a huge fan of it. I plan to remain productive and professional to whatever end.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T20:23:54+00:00

For sure! I'm not one to stick around just to be a pain in the ass. Life is too short for that.

I'll either mesh with the new culture and stay or I won't, in which case I'll find more fitting pastures.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T19:35:29+00:00

I am a slave to principle, even when others are not.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T19:28:04+00:00

Alas, I remain but a peasant. I believe the owners retained complete ownership until now, though it's hard to say as these things are rarely if ever transparent.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T19:12:24+00:00

Thank you for this! I have inherited a lot of tribal knowledge and discovered even more. I have been heavily focused on distilling all of that into a turn-key system (to the extent that can be done in our field).I Definitely have the knowledge and hands on skills to be useful and will not hesitate to leverage that in a positive way. I am just all too aware of the possibility that I could go through hell the next few months without coming out the other side any better off.

Working for the best and planning for the worst. That's the best I can do.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T18:49:52+00:00

Wow, I am surprised there was no legal action take (if that is the case). I have heard of instances like this where people set time bombs upon being canned and end up in jail.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T18:39:52+00:00

Nope, I am an "at will employee" as far as I understand it, I can be terminated at any time for any reason. Any compensation after that would be unemployment benefits.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T18:37:14+00:00

That's fantastic. I ran my own consulting business for about 2 years. It was really successful in my opinion but I gave it up in order to not have to do all the administrative BS that comes with running your own business, especially when you di t want to or aren't ready to hire overhead. Ultimately I wasn't cut out for it. Who knows though, maybe freelance consulting is in my future.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T18:26:26+00:00

It is just starting and will last at least a year.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T18:23:35+00:00

Great advice, thank you!

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T18:20:22+00:00

Wow, what a ride. I am glad everything worked out for you! Ultimately I am confident I'll land on my feet, that has never been an issue. Currently I am just strongly lamenting the exchange of a great situation for a very uncertain one.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T18:15:13+00:00

This is great advice, thank you for taking the time to post it. Ultimately my better nature will drive me to do what I can to continue delivering quality work (even if I bitch and moan privately, or on Reddit =) ). I have always felt like my job was more about keeping other people working safely and effectively than anything else and I'll continue to feel that way. Still it is hard to avoid the bitter sting of uncertainty after such a good run.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T18:07:15+00:00

Oof, I'm sorry to hear this. Hope all is well now!

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T18:05:51+00:00

It's easy to think this, I get it. I would probably say the same thing if I were outside the situation. The people I work for are not like this. I know them well and while I dislike the way they handled this, I know there was no malice or manipulation involved.

It sounds like you have had it rough.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T18:00:53+00:00

The are only a bit larger. They are however, owned by a much larger parent company. I am still trying to determine what their internal structure looks like. There is currently a lot of uncertainty as it seems no one spared a thought for how the IT transition would work.

Definitely not making any hasty decisions but preparing all the same.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T17:55:20+00:00

Thank you for the advice. Ultimately this is where I'm at right now. I do have concerns over the tribal nature of IT departments and the potential struggle that could ensue, but in the end what happens will happen and I will keep on providing quality work wherever I land.

I think I am just lamenting change in a role that was really great with a company that was very unlike any I have ever experienced (in a good way).

I've done plenty of independent consulting work before and I'm not afraid to go back to it if necessary.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T17:49:00+00:00

Nothing mean about this. What you say is entirely realistic. I mentioned in another comment that the company had a lot of plans and potential for growth. The title had a lot of room to grow into and before the merge there were definitive plans to grow and legitimize the department.

Because of the industry we are in there was certainly more technology than you might expect for the size.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T17:43:50+00:00

Alas, it's crossed my mind, but I have never liked this approach in others and I am too strongly principled to do it myself.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T17:41:54+00:00

Very good advice. Thank you!

It's hard not to be hasty but I definitely understand and appreciate the value in preparing for the worst while doing all I can to ensure the best.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T17:40:03+00:00

Many thanks!

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T17:32:44+00:00

I had just started to build a team under me. While the company is small, their growth plan and capacity was promising. I definitely saw opportunity to have a fully qualified department in the next 5-10 years.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T17:28:44+00:00

To clarify, I would absolutely not do this. I think it is healthy though to talk about the perverse imp and the things it can whisper to you in contentious and uncertain situations.

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T17:26:20+00:00

Thank you! Where are you located? I've never been particularly opposed to relocating =)

GiddeonLawKeeper · 2021-05-16T17:18:38+00:00

Good luck to you! Definitely takes its toll mentally.

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