Let's set the context:
I spent approximately 1.5 years with the company as a full-time employee, during which I consistently received strong feedback, met certification expectations, and remained billable for the vast majority of my time.
After a relatively short period on the bench, I was informed that my role was being made redundant. This came despite prior performance discussions indicating that I was exceeding expectations, and without any prior indication or warning that my position was at risk.
Therefore, the decision ultimately felt arbitrary, abrupt and disconnected from individual contribution, and was difficult to reconcile with my contribution to the practice.
While I understand the broader business rationale and evolving delivery model, the lack of transparency, anticipation, and visible redeployment efforts made the experience feel abrupt and, ultimately, misaligned with the culture otherwise promoted within the firm.
In short:
- The hidden impact of increased reliance on nearshore delivery models is not clearly communicated to onshore teams, until it's too late, and your job is suddenly eliminated > this means there is virtually no job safety for onshore resources, and you will be constantly looking behind your back once you are released from a project
- Bench time can quickly translate into job risk, with little forward visibility or support from managers and directors
- Insufficient visibility on redeployment efforts and internal opportunities
- Force-feeding AI to employees
