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[quote=Anonymous]I work for a large company that is going through pretty significant layoffs. As a fairly senior employee with a strong performance track record they don’t want to lose me and having been trying to find a new role for me because my current team and function are being dissolved.

I spoke with HR today and they officially offered me a new role, but I am very disappointed in the position and team because it’s not something I am interested in or want to do.

On the plus side, it’s more senior and highly visible with management/the organization and it would certainly challenge me to grow. I would also get a decent salary bump.

On the negative side, it’s a niche role I have done at a more junior level and worked hard to move away from, the new team  I would join is known for its intensity, competitiveness and long, grueling hours which I finally escaped in my current role which has a great work/life balance, and it’s going to be A LOT more work and travel overall.

The bottom line is, I don’t have another opportunity with the company so it’s either accept the role or take a pretty crappy package. My gut says accept it and see how it goes and I can always leave if it’s truly awful. But I am also pissed that after 15+ years this is what it comes down to. I appreciate they are trying to keep me and understand there isn’t anything else that makes sense, but the truth is that I am just tired of working 50+ hours per week and don’t know if I have it in me at the expense of my family any more.

Any advice on how to navigate this? Anyone been in a position like this and have any guidance?[/quote]

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