You've been demoted to work. This could be due to any violation of company policies, misconduct, or financial or structural reasons. It is natural for you to feel demoralized and disappointed and sometimes dismayed. Know that it is very common. All you have to do is be strong and handle the situation with delicacy and dignity. Read on if you want to know more.
Steps
Step 1. When you receive the official letter of your demotion, try to stay calm
If you are summoned by the management staff and the letter is handed to you, try not to cry in their presence and not to have a breakdown. This could not be of any help. Instead, ask if the boss has been informed of your demotion. Try to ask about the consequences of relegation, such as a pay cut or a reduction in job responsibilities.
Step 2. Thank those present for the meeting
Go back to your desk and keep calm. If you think you can't handle the situation, ask your boss for a half day off or a day off and leave the office. Don't talk to anyone and don't share the experience with your boss either.
Step 3. If you really want to talk about what happened, let it out with your friends and family, but never with your colleagues
Step 4. If you feel that you have been wronged and that you are the victim of an injustice, file an appeal against this decision
Step 5. Be patient
The appeal process usually takes some time. If you have a feeling that the decision may have changed and that you would not be able to work in a relegation position, try looking for other jobs. But do it with discretion. It will be difficult to continue doing your duties as you pursue your research, but do it. It will help you in the long run.
Step 6. If you miss the appeal hearing, you may have the following options:
you can leave your job immediately, resign with one month's notice, or stay. If you decide to leave, then you can focus on finding other jobs. Decide to only stay if you really want to. Otherwise, anger and resentment could worsen your performance, resulting in the termination of the employment relationship.
Step 7. If you decide to leave, don't insult anyone, don't do anything that will harm your future job prospects
If possible, do not disclose it to anyone. Stay calm and intensify your search.
Step 8. Relegation is truly an ego-hurting situation, but if you can be strong and stay focused, you will find a good job
Advice
- Don't share the details with anyone.
- Maintain a friendly relationship with human resources management. You will need their help with referrals for the new job.
- Send a thank you letter to your boss.
- Don't swear, don't insult and don't blame anyone. Silence is your best friend in this difficult situation.
- If you think your boss is responsible for what happened, don't mention the demotion or why you're resigning. Be courteous and wish him well.
