Quiet Firing Or Restructuring? Employee Asked To Reapply For Own Job. Reddit Reacts
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- ✓A company takeover left an employee questioning his job security after his boss asked him to reapply for his own role.
- ✓The worker shared his worry on Reddit, noting, "My associates were told the same thing but to apply to other similar positions." Many users suggested preparing for potential layoffs.
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- BUSINESS
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- NDTV Profit
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- 3 Minute(s)
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- India Economy
A company takeover has left an employee questioning his job security after his boss asked him to apply for a newly advertised position with responsibilities almost identical to his existing role.
The situation began after the company was acquired by a larger firm, leading to major changes in its senior leadership. Now, the employee has been asked to apply through the regular hiring process and may even have to attend an interview for the role.
The employee turned to Reddit's r/jobs community to seek advice, expressing concerns that the re-application and interview process could be a way for the new management to eliminate his position without any liability.
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