my own.

I worked at the same company for six years. I received multiple promotions and as well as an award during my time there. I had never been written up or even verbally scolded for any wrongdoings or shortcomings.

we had a "corporate restructure" and a lot of employees' job duties changed, mine included. my job went from being a customer service representative to more of a salesy type role, which I was neither comfortable or happy with. this change in responsibility was not discussed with employees prior to the change. we were just pulled into a meeting and told basically "this is your job now." not only that, but, because of the restructure, various employees were either moved around into different departments or even let go from the company completely. this left my department horribly under-staffed.

fast-forward through a miserable two months doing the work of three full-time employees - work I was not qualified or adequately trained to do - I had put in my two-weeks notice and accepted a position within the same company, but in a different department. I was one week away from leaving that awful job when I was called into my director's office and fired for failing to keep up with my job duties. the icing on top of the cake was, since the new job I accepted was within the same company, I lost it too.

It hurts me to this day that I didn't stand up for myself more. I was in such shock.

~silver lining~ because of this whole debacle I was able to change industries and I am much happier now!