I’ve been with my company for nearly a decade, working in a niche role that I truly love. Recently, however, the company has been going through major layoffs, and it's left me feeling anxious about my future here. I started at the bottom and worked my way up to a position that was created due to demand, and I appreciate that I can work independently without constant supervision. My team knows I get my work done, so there's a level of trust that has developed over the years. My job is specialized, and while a manager could technically take it over, I know they wouldn’t be able to match the effort I put in, leading to potential issues. I’m also aware that AI could potentially replace my role, which adds to my worries. I have no desire to climb the corporate ladder; I’m content in my current position and enjoy a great work-life balance while working from home. However, since the company was acquired, changes have started to roll in. My new manager recently asked if I could start making calls on top of my existing tasks, which felt like a step back for me. I worked hard to move away from a customer-facing role, and being asked to do this again felt like a demotion. I expressed my concerns about being able to manage my workload effectively if I took on this new responsibility, and she agreed to follow up. Now I’m left wondering if I should start looking for another job instead of going back to a role I’ve worked hard to move away from. The uncertainty is really weighing on me.