VP resigned today; am I overthinking??
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Something very similar happened in my company some months ago. Our VP left for another job offer, after he had a lot of pressure placed upon him by the President. Ultimately, when people don't perform, and know they are not performing, they should be wise enough to know that they need to either improve or find another job in a hurry - it's obvious that your VP chose the 2nd approach (or find the environment too caustic to work with).
You are NOT overthinking this - keeping your resume updated is always an excellent idea. An old boss told me that "you should never be so comfortable in your job or rely so heavily upon it, that it will ruin your life if you were fired one day with no warning". Remember, this is your bread and butter, so keep your resume fresh, your skills updated, and always keep your eyes open for new & better opportunities.
always have an updated resume
I do not think you are over thinking this. And it is a good idea for you to update your resume! When people in superior positions start resigning, it could be an issue between them and their higher up but sounds like it could also be trouble in the company.
You know the saying. it's easier to find a job when you have one so start looking at your options.
Good luck and keep watching and thinking!
Somehow teamwork and force don't seem to fit together. What are the reasons people aren't working together? A good leader would have already addressed such problems by either helping the problem members of the team move in the right direction or terminating them if they didn't make the needed changes. If you have a leadership problem at your company, and it appears you do, updating and circulating your resume may not be a bad idea.
Also, you can't be sure the departing VP was totally honest as to why she left so you may want to discard her comments as you consider your options.
I see this as a very rare opportunity for someone in your position. Regardless of the number of people there, the president did come to you in person. With an unexpected resignation, this would be the best time to assert yourself. How you do this would be dictated by the current management hierarchy and if there is still anyone between you and the president.
I would suggest a "white glove" email, to your supervisor, on the subject "Visit from the president". Simply ask, due to the recent resignation, how your suggestions should be submitted. Would they prefer oral, email or a written proposal? Also, you could suggest a departmental lunch.
If the only person between you and the president is his secretary, ask her: " I need some advice from Mr.. Does he have a minute, or should I send him an email?".
If he doesn't have a secretary, even better. No middle man. Good Luck.
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