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My responsibilities were reduced, and some direct reports were taken from me. I asked, "Why am I getting demoted?" I was told that this is not a demotion. It is only a demotion if my salary gets decre
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Definition of Demotion
posted at 12/31/2010 8:18 AM EST
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My responsibilities were reduced, and some direct reports were taken from me. I asked, "Why am I getting demoted?" I was told that this is not a demotion. It is only a demotion if my salary gets decreased.
Is this standard procedure? What am I missing? Thanks, BP |
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Definition of Demotion
posted at 1/1/2011 4:54 AM EST
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Really dosn't matter. What matters is your response to the situation.
You need to reevaluate your view of the position and see if it still meets your career goals. If it was a minor adjustment and you like the position then no worries. If it was a removal of key elements that you were using to improve your background (and resume) then you need a new action plan for the new year. I assume you know how to proceed. |
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Definition of Demotion
posted at 1/3/2011 4:26 AM EST
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It's not unusual for management to think that they don't need to communicate this kind of change if there is no change in wages or benefits.
That doesn't mean it's the right thing to do, it just means they're clueless. Maybe being clueless is the new management standard? Use this opportunity to strengthen your other talents. |
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Definition of Demotion
posted at 1/3/2011 4:29 AM EST
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It might be standard, it might be a sign of things to come, it might be that they felt you were overworked....it could be one of a million "mights". There is NO standard on this one.
I agree with the other poster about the fact that what IS going to matter is your reaction to it. If you need to seek more background reasons, I would NOT ask more than once. Then it looks desparate and/or pushy. But all you can do now is work with what you do have and do the best possible job that you can. If you are unhappy with the new order, then it would be time to bust out your resume and get it polished up. |
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