Terminated!

Martha Stott
Nov 3 · 3 min read

For the first time in my life, I’ve been walked off the premises by Human Resources (HR) after being told that my role at the company — the new title on the shiny new org chart — actually does not exist.

“Bad news,” the new leader said. “There is no role in Learning and Development.”

Seven years of desktop detritus packed into one box

This was a shock but not exactly a surprise. If I’d been wearing the new leader’s shoes, I also would have looked for ways to shift…

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Martha Stott

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Martha Stott is a writer and workshop facilitator focusing on workplace issues, personal growth, health, and curiosities.

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