management introduced a new automation initiative and assigned me to document our processes. i was excited until a planning slide described the goal as reducing dependence on my role
i asked directly whether the team was planning to eliminate my position. my manager said they were exploring options and hadn't decided. the uncertainty made every documentation session feel strange
i continued to document the work because it helped the team, but also asked for a clear discussion of responsibilities, timelines, and career opportunities rather than pretending nothing had changed
the project automated a few repetitive tasks and changed my role. i stayed, but i never forgot how differently the meeting would have felt if management had been honest from the start