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Default May 13, 2020 at 12:50 AM
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i was furloughed due to covid-19. some of us will be laid off.

i was promoted earlier this year. after stay at home was put in place, i was able to work from home briefly before being furloughed.

my previous position would have meant immediate furlough since i wouldn't have been able to work from home.

i don't know if anyone else from my department was furloughed since we are able to work from home.

as the most junior member of my new department, i feel like i'm in danger of losing my job permanently.

i don't know if the recent promotion puts me on unstable footing, or if it works in my favor.

my strengths (that are apparent to the company):
- i have shown ability to learn new skills
- people who knew about my work liked it
- my department has a high turnover rate, so it's good to have someone like me who stays to gain experience and learn. although i don't know if the turnover rate will decrease in this job market.

my weaknesses:
- i don't know how to tell people (esp. upper management) the extent of my new skills
- fear of others/bad communication
- i had a terrible meeting with upper management about why i should be promoted. i basically dissociated and shut down. couldn't speak much and couldn't emote
- i'm shy, awkward, antisocial by habit, easily misunderstood. i don't think i fit in.
- my promotion may have been partly due to work politics. obviously i can do the job, and some people in management saw potential (or were they using me for political gain?) but i haven't had enough time to prove myself.

i graduated from college recently. getting promoted was not about doing a good job--that's easy enough. getting promoted was more about willpower to stick it out and withstand. i feel like if i lose my job i'll have to start from scratch again. it will really suck.

i have a really bad feeling i'll lose my job. and i have no one (have never had anyone) to speak to who works and could possibly lend their experiences to help me understand my situation.

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Default May 13, 2020 at 12:25 PM
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Dear The Walls,

I am so very sorry you are going through this. It sounds so scary and distressing. I sure hope you don't lose you job ! ! !

Sincerely yours, Yao Wen
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Default May 21, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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Have you heard any news?

I'm also worried I will lose my job, because I am a fairly new hire at 8.5 months in. At the end of March I was furloughed until further notice. A few weeks ago I was told not to expect to be recalled until the end of June or July. At that time I was told not to worry, but was warned if the lockdown persists for many more months, I may lose my position.

If you are known to be a hard worker who gets along with others, there is a really good chance you will not lose your job, unless the company plans to eliminate it for financial reasons or goes out of business. Obviously, in that case it wouldn't be due to your performance. If your position is eliminated, can you work in your previous department once your workplace opens? It may not be ideal but at least you would have money coming in.

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- my promotion may have been partly due to work politics. obviously i can do the job, and some people in management saw potential (or were they using me for political gain?) but i haven't had enough time to prove myself.
Why would you be promoted for political gain? Who would benefit from it? Your manager? Based on what I read, merit seems to be the reason behind your promotion.

If you show potential and talent most decent employers will provide you with opportunities that will allow you to learn and grow.


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