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Your position has been eliminated and yet they’re telling you to write a story about what happened and why you’re leaving? Sounds like BS PR for HR. I don’t know why it would be required of you at all. They put you in a really awkward position. if they are “giving you the opportunity” you can respectfully turn it down. It’s not your responsibility to make nice and save face for them. Bottom line is they’re pushing you out don’t make it easier for them. What do you get out of it? Do they think you’re saving face or are you saving theirs? And anyone who works there knows the truth. I find a ridiculous that they’re putting the responsibility on you to announce that your position has been eliminated. I’m sorry if my response is too salty but you don’t owe them anything. You don’t need to create a story they wrote it for you. They just don’t want the truth to come out. But it already did.
In addition to the advice the ladies gave above, now would be a good time to speak with an attorney and identify if there is any opportunity to be compensated for being pushed out. @flynanced on Instagram has great content surrounding this as she was recently laid off and renegotiated her pension so she is able to enjoy the break and not stress about it.
I agree that you can turn this offer to create your narrative down. A position elimination simply is what it is. If they just state that who knows how many offers you might have to help you find that next opportunity. I would just say “I’m good. Just stick with the facts and don’t paint me in a bad light”. The rest is up to them.
Write my job was eliminated and I am looking for work. That is it. Fuck it if it isn’t what they want. They are eliminating you. You don’t have to give them shit.
I would be careful if you say you are leaving voluntarily the company could deny you unemployment…This is a tactic companies use to try and keep from paying you unemployment..You should never resign from a job that is firing you for whatever reason…You might want to talk to a employment lawyer before you say or sign anything.
I think it is respectful of them to give you the choice of how you want to relay the news. Lots of people wouldn't want to say they've been asked to move on. So its entirely up to you what you choose to share and how you share the news, but try and keep it factual and not make any salty comments in your leaving note - I would be furious and want to say exactly how pi$$ed I was - but it's a small world and you may not want everyone knowing you were restructured especially if that news follows you to other employers. May be better to say you're taking a short sabbatical and give your personal email address for those you want to stay in touch with.
Especially now, there is very rarely a negative connotation to being laid off. Ongoing restructures, shifting priorities, etc. It would be really unusual for there to be any stigma when you are interviewing. So I wouldn’t worry about that. I’ve been laid off a couple of times in the last decade, and it has never been a problem in finding a new job. Unless there’s something odd going on, your story is that your role was eliminated and you are looking for new opportunities. I hope you can take a break and get some energy for the search and something new. Leaving like that doesn’t feel great, even when you know it wasn’t about you.
If u really need a story to tell… you can just say that you want to prioritize family time … focus on passion projects .. travel and explore the world , take a break for some time and then probable get back in the market
Let the company keep quiet or just update it in a brief way, “ xxx is no longer with this company, which her good luck” on your last day if they feel responsible to announce. And you don’t owe anyone explanation. If u feel comfortable to share with others if they came ask you, you can share; otherwise you already left the company, just don’t reply.
I wouldn’t do announcement at all. You need to find a new job now, focus on it.
If they want you to announce something that is not true ask to increase your severance package.
I wouldn’t write one and if someone asks, tell the truth. There’s enough people that are disingenuous. We need more honest people. If everything is on the up and up, then why hide the truth? They are responsible and you shouldn’t have to make it easy for them. That’s not your responsibility.
I agree to not write any coms saying you left voluntarily since they can use that layer against you. If they are proving you a larger severance in return, okay then consider it. I think if they are eliminating your role, you should be honest with you team. The team will likely find out the truth and in the end, they will appreciate your honesty.
I’ve seen plenty of people make up stories that they are taking a break or want to spend more time with their family. To be honest, these crafted coms reek of BS. I think unless the company provides you with a larger severance in exchange for a well crafted story that doesn’t scare people/make people consider leaving the company… what benefit does it do for you to lie or create a story?
I’d tell the truth. I’m leaving because they eliminated my position. Let the company explain why.
Tell the truth. People deserve to know they are eliminating roles. I wouldn’t keep that quiet.
I wouldn’t do announcement at all. You need to find a new job now, focus on it.
If they want you to announce something that is not true ask to increase your severance package.
I wouldn’t do announcement at all. You need to find a new job now, focus on it.
If they want you to announce something that is not true ask to increase your severance package.
This situation is always difficult and a hard balance to get right. And the general business community always know of you be decided to go on your own or have been pushed.
Firstly I’d like to encourage you to think of this as an opportunity - and to remember there is no shame in leaving a job. We all think it’s a personal failure when in fact it’s a business failure or leadership failure or other or in fact you’ve taken the decision to act for you.
I say this fully understanding how scary it can be to be out of a job, I genuinely understand this. Perhaps the fact isthat you have been given the opp to use the announcement as a way to secure another role? And the fact they have asked you to write it may also indicate they think they are giving you that opps. To support you. Or maybe not of course - they Cld just be clueless or unable to find the story that suits them.
However I’d recommend that you state the facts in your story- the line often used ‘ is taking some time to consider a number of options and interests and that you are open to discussing opportunities.
I’d draft the official story and then be sure to have your cv: LI updated to coincide with the announcement and push yourself forward to recruiters and your network to have conversations that may open doors.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
So sorry to hear this happened to you. You did the right thing: told the truth and honored your values. It’s rather sad that they tried to make you help them cover up the truth after pushing you out. Good for you for standing up for yourself. Sending warmth, strength, and the best of luck as you are job hunting 🍀
Truth tell! In a respectful way so as not to burn bridges - but - don’t sugarcoat what they did. They eliminated your position. I think what wayfair and manager 4 wrote above was perfect. I’d do that.