I'm currently working at a private equity-owned company and I've just learned that a new VP is joining our department next week to replace the old one. Although I don't report directly to this new VP, I can't help but feel anxious about the potential changes this might bring. This year has been challenging for our team, and I'm concerned that this transition could lead to layoffs. I'm a high performer and I lead monthly meetings that involve several VPs, but I'm still not high up in the corporate hierarchy. My manager reports directly to this new VP, which adds to my uncertainty. Should I be worried about job security during this transition? I’ve seen discussions online where some say a single VP change shouldn’t be a cause for alarm, especially for individual contributors like myself, but I also know that companies often look at salary when considering cuts. I’m trying to stay optimistic, but I can’t shake the feeling that I should prepare for the worst.