I think my company is trying to replace me, what do I do?

Question

I work at a very small company. I've been here for over 2 years. I know that my boss and the owner have been interviewing people, and have been very quite on letting me in on any info. Should I just give two weeks notice now or let things play out and see if they offer me any type of severance? I'm afraid they will fire me for something and give me a bad reference if I don't go out while I'm ahead. Help please.

Thanks guys,

I am so nervous!

Answer 1

Do you have reason to think they want to replace you other than that they're interviewing people? Have your reviews been good? Have they been complaining to you about your work? Do you have a good relationship with your bosses?

You could be reading this right, or could be all wrong. If you've had bad reviews, or they complain a lot about your work, I'd look for another job. Otherwise I'd ask the boss what's going on, say you've noticed they're interviewing people and are worried about your position. That's fair.

Answer 2

Is Your Job in Jeopardy?

Pay Attention to the Warning Signs

Sometimes even the greatest jobs can run amuck, no matter how much effort and passion we put into them. No one ever wants to be laid off or fired, but the reality is it can happen to the best of us. What's important is to be aware of the warning signs that your employer may be considering letting you go.

Some clues are more subtle than others, so use -- and trust -- your intuition. If you get the feeling that things are going awry at work, you're probably right. Fine-tune your antennae to pick up the following potential signals:

1) Changes in communication

Your boss avoids eye contact, maintains distance, and chooses to communicate via email rather than your usual face-to-face conversations. Smiles become infrequent, and communication becomes impersonal and matter-of-fact.

2) Responsibilities are diminished or taken away

No matter how it might be sugar-coated, if projects or responsibilities are reassigned to someone else, this should be a red flag alerting you that you're not indispensable.

3) You sense your replacement has just been hired

Be cognizant of new hires and their areas of responsibility. A new employee who is unexpectedly sharing your duties, supervising you or working closely with your boss might be in training to assume your position.


4) You're excluded, kept in the dark

If you're suddenly excluded from meetings, projects and communications in which you've actively been involved, you need to ask yourself -- and your boss -- what the reason is. Often, when employees are about to be terminated, they're ostracized so that they're no longer privy to company information.

5) Praise turns into criticism

Of course, we can't please everyone all the time, and positive criticism is necessary to improve our game. But if it seems that, no matter what you do or how hard you try, your efforts are met with disapproval, your job may be at risk. Continual criticism can have a negative impact on performance, productivity, and wellness. Before your job becomes unhealthy, take a step back and honestly assess your situation. It may be time to move on and find a new job.

6) You're passed over for a promotion or raise

While not always a sign that you're about to be let go, being passed over is a signal to evaluate your competencies and skills, and identify areas where you might benefit from some professional development.

7) You're placed on probation or a performance warning

Probation is not necessarily the end of the world. In fact, it requires that your employer point out his/her specific concerns about your performance as well as detailed suggestions for improvement. In addition, probationary periods provide a timeline and typically some quantifiable measure to determine if you're meeting expectations. Knowing the details of your employer's expectations and where you might be falling short can empower you to make prompt, positive changes.

The best way to avoid the above scenarios is to be proactive. If you sense your position is on shaky ground, take immediate action. Communicate with your supervisors. Ask questions. Get to the bottom of any possible dissatisfaction, address the issue, and document the steps you take to resolve it.

Answer 3

1. if you quit or they fire you for cause, you can't qualify for unemployment benefits.
2. With only 2 years with the company, I would not think they will offer any kind of severance package.
3. Maybe you should be looking for other employment before you loose this job.
Good Luck

Answer 4

There is nothing worse than not knowing! If you are unhappy there, I would start updating your resume and looking around, just in case. If it really starts getting to you, I would just ask. It will catch them off guard and chances are they will just let you know. If it's true then you know and could probably leave then, or they might let you stick around till they find someone new, but that has to suck.

Answer 5

If I were you ,I will give notice in advance and look for a better job. Believe in your guts. Good Luck and have a nice day.

Answer 6

There is nothing you could do. You just wait and see what happens. Or you could go to your boss and see what he is doing.

Answer 7

Well you should try extra hard and prove to them that you can do much better than what you are doing!