Need Advice. Vent...

I worked for a big insurance company for 4 years now. I have succeeded and been promoted twice since I started here.

I am now a Site Supervisor.

However, my branch is now being merged with a bigger one and we are moving to another location.

This changes everything because I am no longer a site supervisor now because I have NO site to supervise. Our great little family is breaking up. Some guys here are moving to different companies. For them it's easy to find a job- they sell insurance so they are valuable. I lost my title and from what it looks like, I am kind of being reclassified- going back to crappy duties that I used to do when I was 21 (I started in the insurance business then)

I have been SO depressed since I heard about the move. I am not motivated. My company offers fantastic benefits and bonuses. Which is why I want to stay.

But, I literally feel sick to my stomach. I am so sad that my boss and I won't be working together anymore. He has always pushed me to do well and with him behind me, I succeeded. Now, there is this monstrous woman that is the supervisor in the other office, and she is not supportive. I am afraid I won't have my job for much longer.

I asked my current boss advice and he thinks I should try out the new location and let them get to know me. He thinks I will do well there.

However, I feel I will not. It's more corporate. More catty women and a very tense atmosphere. Here, we are a very relaxed atmosphere and get along so well.

I am truly so sad. I think about it and I want to cry at these changes.

What should I do?

Transfer to another office within the same company and possibly jeopordize any credibility with the new location if they find out and I do not get hired?

Or, seek another job. I don't see many postings and the ones I do see, I have to make a career change. The market is tough which I am sure some of you know...

Or make a completely different change and take some civil services tests and become a PSA like my MIL. She can get me in because she has worked for the police department for quite some time.

It's so sad because this job I LOVED. I never loved a job this much. I feel like I will never find something this good ever again.

Re: Need Advice. Vent...

I know how you feel and I am sure many others do too on this site.

I would continue to look if I were you. At the same time due to what you explained, I would look into taking those civil service tests especially if you have an "in".

I know it's going to be hard for you to leave where you are but, going through with the transfer does not seem like you will be at all happy.

Please try and stay positive. I know it's hard but, thoughts are things, choose the good ones!

Good luck to you

Re: Need Advice. Vent...

Posted by ToriaRae

I know how you feel and I am sure many others do too on this site.

I would continue to look if I were you. At the same time due to what you explained, I would look into taking those civil service tests especially if you have an "in".

I know it's going to be hard for you to leave where you are but, going through with the transfer does not seem like you will be at all happy.

Please try and stay positive. I know it's hard but, thoughts are things, choose the good ones!

Good luck to you