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Originally Posted by Unregistered
I like the work and the other companies have simliar roles for me as well. It is still bearable for now but I felt so useless some times. As times go by, I felt more and more disconnected from others because I am not kept in the loop. I felt that there is no future for me. I guess that's the psychological approach that he is deploying. I know he has done this to a few before.
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Suggested tactic:
Step 1: Do nothing internally, but start updating your CV, broaden your contacts with recruitment agents and go for preliminary interviews with other companies
Step 2: Once you have a few positions you are actively in various stages of interview and you feel at least 60% chance of getting something, start to play internal politics, report the superior, look for other senior backers, feedback to HR etc. All the while continue with your interviews.
It is important to minimize the risk and have some confidence in securing a job outside before you take internal actions as playing the internal game against your boss is much more risky. You want some backup in case you fail and get sacked / told to resign.
Step 3: Hopefully you will be in a position to choose from external offers or be successful in changing your internal situation.
BIG NO NO
#1: Do not quite without a job.
#2: Do not venture into starting business just because of this. This is a recipe for failure. You go into business because you identify a profitable opportunity, not out of boredom and lethargy from being employed.
#3: Do not make rash decision to join anyone that offer you. Evaluate the company and job scope carefully. You are not an unemployed guy desperate for a job, make use of that & take your time to find an offer you are comfortable.
#4: Do not tell anyone at work no matter how close of your plans, there is no such thing as secret in the workplace.