She was expecting promotion but instead got laid off after 19 years and childbirth. How office politics disrupts career
Published on: Oct. 11, 2025, 6:37 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A Reddit user shared her experience of being laid off after 19 years at a company, despite consistent praise and a promised promotion. She described feeling sidelined in the months leading up to the layoff, with fewer projects, limited feedback, and exclusion from meetings. The situation worsened after her director, who may have felt threatened by her mentorship sessions with a VP, advanced to a senior role. Now a new mother, she is seeking employment to secure health insurance for herself and her baby.
