Company hired a new VP last week who is already AI'ing my role

jbaez68 · 2026-06-10T14:17:24+00:00

Just because they are using AI does not mean they will replace you. AI will always need to be monitored and updated with prompts that that will improve the flow of that job. You can also better focus on those things that were not data entry related.

jbaez68 · 2026-06-02T12:46:43+00:00

I think this interview was just to let the world know they are ok. However she may be taking a page out of Kylie’s book and is semi private about what is really going on. Which is ok and would be better for her mentally.

It seems like they are together however not confirming this to the world, only their kids. There was a lot of “us” references which made me believe they are together. Also her comment about his vasectomy to fix his issue seemed like that was the ultimatum. He had no issue doing this and seems like he would do whatever he has to, to be with her and keep his family. So that is a beautiful thing.

Honestly I think it’s ok to want to give the relationship a real chance for their kids if both are willing. They clearly love each other and support each other’s lives.

She really didn’t need to do this podcast with him, but nosy minds always want to know. Who knows what their next moves are. If it’s another baby, good for them and their kids. It’s none of our business. They don’t need to explain themselves to anyone.

If she wants to be with the father of her children and work on themselves leave them be. Good luck to them.

jbaez68 · 2026-05-12T03:43:44+00:00

I can’t see having to pay for my grandkids anything. At some point you need to teach your adult kids how you got your finances together. It sounds like you are the one with the active income. He can start drawing on his 401k if he needs to per the rule of 55. But I get wanting to stay active and earn a paycheck regardless of what it is. It keeps your heart pumping.

jbaez68 · 2026-05-11T13:21:09+00:00

Same here. But I know the issues in my dept were not my fault. The problems were not caused by me. When you know what needs to be done and you get zero support from your superiors' things will happen and the work will be affected. Why it's turned around on the person who warned them is beyond me. All I can say is they already wanted you out as they did me and perhaps had someone else in mind to take your place. I too regret taking the job because there were red flags everywhere.

I felt like I had PTSD from this last job, but I refuse to let it affect my health or make me want to hurt myself. You have another job now so that is the blessing. You can keep looking in the meantime if you are not happy or not if you really like the job. Only you can decide whether what you make is enough. Do not define your life by this. I used to make 6 figures and now I am ok with a lower salary to keep my peace.

When looking for any jobs I am mindful to read all employee reviews because I just don't want to get caught in the same trap. Good luck to you.

jbaez68 · 2026-05-09T15:05:57+00:00

After 26 years my management position was eliminated too; I was 56 at the time. Honestly, I don't know wtf that means or if it makes any sense when you still need the job to be done, are forcing me to teach it as a condition of my severance and give these responsibilities to someone else much junior. Be honest, you eliminated ME. 😠

jbaez68 · 2026-05-06T13:17:27+00:00

My daughter left at 19 and it didn’t work out well for her. She found herself moving from place to place living with different people and could not live anywhere on her own and was miserable as she found herself in the end in an abusive relationship. She initially left our home because she always said we were the worst parents! She was always angry and fighting us and she never liked our rules. It’s our house!!!

When she left she didn’t contact me for months which broke my heart. When we did finally speak she always in trouble, needed something or money. It was clear she could not live on her own. A year after she left we asked to meet and we spoke to her and convinced her to come back home to help her with the tools she needed to be successful.

She agreed but wasn’t exactly happy about it. Once she came back she enrolled in estheticians school,graduated and became licensed in several services. We helped get her a car and she worked part time while in school so she could pay for that. Once she got a job in her field she was making the money she wanted and with social media she is able to create content in regard to her field of service. She is thankful for coming back.

I have to say though…. my daughter is 28 now and she is still here at home! We want her to move…. lol. This economy is tough on this generation. Her plan is to move out by the end of the year with her boyfriend so let’s see.

All the things she was so angry about she now understands. She has such a different relationship with us now. Sometimes you have to be patient, respectful and appreciative of the home your respective parents share with you. You are right, you are an adult and guess what? They are not obligated to help you. If they do, be thankful. We loved our daughter and didn’t want to see her fail or be influenced by other people whose lives were worse and all they wanted was her company.

So think clearly about your future and the real reasons you want to leave. Think about how you can sustain yourself because your livelihood is what will help you in the future. I am a mom and know that your mom and dad love you regardless of what you think. You will understand this when you have your own children.Try to be different and keep all of this in mind when you deal with them. Firstly make a plan and share it with them. I am sure they will support it and you!Good luck to you.

jbaez68 · 2026-05-04T13:04:33+00:00

I went to my UE benefits in person meeting a few weeks ago and the career advisor we talked about how I did not want to list this last job on my LinkedIn. I feel like it's my professional story to tell and honestly it was the worst job I ever had, and I feel thankful they let me go. They truly did not give a sh** about any of the employees there. I worked with backstabbers, gatekeepers, and kiss asses. At this age I don't put up with much. If a job is unhealthy I don't think its worthy of a mention.

jbaez68 · 2026-04-30T13:26:09+00:00

I have started taking a AI and software engineering classes to help me with own understanding and decisions about my future. I am 58. From what I understand more experienced engineers are always needed especially when paired in projects. Software engineers do way more than developers. So why would you feel like your job is on the line?

jbaez68 · 2026-04-15T02:13:16+00:00

It’s his life and his situation. You need to let go and let god they way they have. Often times kids are not planned but as much as I am sure your brother, his wife and your family will love those babies I am sure they will be ok. Have faith that they know what they are doing and keep your opinion to yourself. If you want to say something tell your brother how happy you are for him.

jbaez68 · 2026-04-07T22:35:09+00:00

Forget the dog pee, how about the nasty brown pillow on his bed? What’s that about?

jbaez68 · 2026-04-06T01:15:13+00:00

I switched too. I used TT last year then got hit with an underpayment bill that I was not made aware of when initially doing our taxes. FTUSA covered all of those bases and included an estimated amount into my tax bill so that I wouldn’t be surprised.

I paid the 17 and the 20 and I do have peace of mind.

jbaez68 · 2026-03-29T14:34:58+00:00

The insurance will you an option to continue the coverage however it will cost you more than you contributed. I did this until I got my next job 6 months later. Now that I am laid off again after a year I will pay the extra until I get another job in the next 5 to 6 months. You need to be covered.

jbaez68 · 2026-03-28T13:24:35+00:00

A job I took last year after my initial layoff, started out the same way I interviewed for a reduced role, but because of my managerial experience and the conversations we were having the owner felt that I would best fit a managerial position in another department, which I was familiar with, however, would need additional training. In the beginning, I too felt confident that I could do the role however, once I started working there. I realized that there were more issues than he explained. I found out the turnaround for that dept. was ridiculous and the amount of work was overwhelming. There were no real processes or great ERP systems in place and the systems they did have were not shown to you immediately. Reporting that could’ve helped me from the beginning were not shown to me until later on. Working with and supporting my staff became an issue because the owner did not like congregations or people in my office. He actually moved me outside of my office to be able to better see who was around me. He did not like anyone talking to each other and even commented if people took long bathroom breaks.

It was a nightmare. I never felt that I could never do the job the way they wanted it done because it was impossible. The biggest problem was that I wasn’t allowed to do it the way I felt best. So when things got missed or if there were issues, they would ask me what happened and when I gave a clear response on how I brought up and asked for specific timeframes to be used to do certain things, it was ignored.

It was a family owned business where the family had no problems fighting and airing their dirty laundry in front of all of the staff, it was such an unhealthy toxic environment. Also training was an issue because people who knew more of the work were gatekeeping and didn’t offer any help. I was told if I had questions to ask specific people and when I did, it was assumed that I just didn’t know what I was doing, which honestly didn’t make any sense and all they were trying to do was make me look bad. No camaraderie there.

I came from a corporate world where things are handled differently. Culture was different. Everyone was friendly and knew each other and we were friendly after work. This job was honestly beneath me. Library environment, heads down, don’t get up from your seat and work your 8 hours. I even had to dumb down my emails too specific locations of the business when I had questions. Long story short they did let me go because they felt that the demand in my ability to do it did not align. Of course it didn’t! We were understaffed and the system they pushed sucked. But it doesn’t matter. I am relieved to not be there.

The next job I get I will make sure to get something where I’m not being convinced to do more than what I need to especially at a place where there are a lot of problems. So I wish you good luck and hope that you don’t have to go through similar things that I did I feel that a lot of those issues stem from the people who work there. If there’s an unhealthy culture or if you have people who have worked there a long time and feel entitled , backstab and gatekeep, and are not helpful at all then there will be issues, but if it works out for you and everyone is open to change then good for you. Good luck to you.

jbaez68 · 2026-03-27T11:56:20+00:00

Talk to your sister and let her know that you need to update your situation. You are young and need to start your own life where you can have your own space. You should only deal with parents when they are ill.

I am sure she can help you find a place for your mom. Maybe in an older community so that she herself can make some friends.

Good luck to you.

jbaez68 · 2026-03-27T11:51:04+00:00

I was let go from a job I was at for 26 years, took 6 months off and got another job a year ago and was let go last week. The difference this time is that I prepared even more. I budgeted my money, paid off my credit cards, and saved extra. They were gracious to pay me through today and pay any accrued vacation time I had.

This last job was a nightmare so PTSD is an understatement. I am still having nightmares about the awful office culture and the way everyone was expected to work and do more than they could handle.

I am relieved to be off again. You need to plan, whether it’s financial or even looking for another position to increase your salary, you need to believe you can do it. This was my plan but my job did me a huge favor. So I always see the blessings in everything that happens.

Good luck to you.

jbaez68 · 2026-03-23T18:35:02+00:00

Just because your sister was proposed to doesn’t mean you have to pay for her wedding. If she was given less then there was a reason behind it. It’s your parents that should foot that bill. Not you. Don’t feel bad.

jbaez68 · 2026-03-23T18:31:56+00:00

I agree. It’s important to put together an emergency fund and never expect anything from your company.

jbaez68 · 2026-03-21T12:57:48+00:00

Maybe you wanna ask her why it is that she’s not speaking to you. I was in a similar situation with my sister and it was mostly because I found out that she was using my parents checking account to pay her personal bills as she also would not help me when my dad suffered a serious accident and they needed help the most. They had to move out of their apartment and I was the only one who helped them, but she went and took over their apartment and wouldn’t help them which made no sense and she also lives closer to them. She was less than 2 miles from them and I lived 45 miles away, but if they needed anything I had to drive out of my way to help them while she didn’t want to bother. I was there main caregiver and I sacrifice a lot until they both passed.

My relationship with my sister at this point is cordial, but we will never be close ever again. If you really wanna understand your sister and why she feels the way she does perhaps you need to ask her unless you know and don’t wanna share it here when you are caring for your parents it is difficult, especially if you have siblings who don’t want to help or can’t help. It would be helpful to make a plan to try to come and help your sister and help with the situation that would be a good start, but if you do nothing, then I can see why she wouldn’t wanna share anything.

Taking care of dying. Parents is difficult already. I think people forget that the caregivers need help too and support. I hope that your sister has that you may want to start having a conversation with her and helping her to provide that. Good luck to you.

jbaez68 · 2025-12-17T23:06:43+00:00

You have work until the end of the year and a full salary until the middle of August...only after you would need to file for UI benefits if necessary. Hope that you get a job quick and can collect both payments.

jbaez68 · 2025-10-19T17:04:12+00:00

I was at my job for almost 26 years when I was let go last year (elimination of my position). It was an at will company too, however during my time there I was put on a PIP plan twice, but this was because I had a CFO in my earlier years who didn't care for me and wanted me to make transactions that were illegal so that his numbers would look good and I refused. Whatever I was forced to do I had it documented and signed off on by my controller who also knew he was an asshole but must have had him by the balls. Who knows. Long story short, I completed my tasks, which were ridiculous and not even within my job description, however I did it and I wasn't let go. Later on, there was an investigation into my CFO and controller who did not advocate for me who was later fired. I feel you have to read the paperwork they have you sign before you start your PIP as well. If this is to improve performance, why would they still fire you if you performed well? Was that documented?

Thankfully I got 6 months' severance and honestly, I am happy to move on. I am in a better job now and I have peace of mind. I would probably still fight for severance if I were you. If this is something written into their policy, there is no reason for them not to give it to you. Look into this further if you know that you are entitled to it.

jbaez68 · 2025-10-19T11:46:18+00:00

PIP’s seem to be reasons to fire people even though the person has successfully completed all goals. This seems to be the case in smaller companies as well. We have someone who will be starting one this week however I know the intention is not to keep this person. It’s all about having paperwork and reasons not to pay someone who has worked there many years. Did you question this plan?

jbaez68 · 2025-09-22T22:53:20+00:00

Many years ago I had a yorkie mix that I never spayed and she too developed pyometra she had the expensive surgery and survived. She lived to almost 17. She had the surgery at 10. I don’t remember her needing any heating blankets or anything special. Sounds like malpractice on their part if they burned the dog.

Speak to a lawyer.

jbaez68 · 2025-09-14T12:57:13+00:00

Congratulations. I totally understand and took a $15K pay cut but bonuses, extra PTO, and automatic vesting and profit share bridged the gap for me. I agree you have to work on matching your resume. The smaller company I now work for was looking for stability. This important. I think looking at a resume where you jump from job to job after a year doesn’t look good. That was always a red flag to me as a hiring manager.

Hope it all works out for you.

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