Pros
The role gave me the chance to lead and contribute significantly to a complex IT integration during an acquisition. The team I worked with during the acquisition process was professional.
Cons
Over six months, I collaborated with over 50 IT professionals to ensure a smooth transition. Despite my pivotal role, I was let go immediately after the work was completed. The stated reason for my termination was a "lack of work." However, I was never provided with a detailed job description, which makes it clear there was no long-term work planned for me. This suggests my role was intended solely to support the transition. Promises made during contract negotiations, such as raises and bonuses, were not honored, leaving me feeling misled. The team I worked with, while professional, was not supportive, making an already challenging transition even more difficult. The severance offered was far below acceptable standards, and even after legal intervention, it did not meet common-law expectations for someone in my role and with my tenure. Overall, the experience felt like a calculated effort to extract value during the transition, with no intention of retaining me afterward.