I've been working at my current job for about three years now, and it feels like I might be experiencing a quiet firing. My role is somewhat like project management, and I usually enjoy it. I earn a six-figure salary and have received two excellent performance reviews, and I was even being groomed for more responsibilities. However, things took a turn when my boss, who had been with the company for over 30 years, retired a few months ago. I was initially told I would be moving to a different team, which sounded exciting, but just two weeks before my boss left, I learned that I would actually be placed under a new team with people who have no prior connections or commonalities with my work. Now, I'm reporting to someone much younger with far less experience, and it’s been frustrating. Since the transition, I've noticed that my new boss has been incredibly unresponsive. I’ve been trying to schedule one-on-ones, but they keep getting canceled or rescheduled. I’m currently working on a large project that’s nearing completion, but I’ve found myself only doing about 30 minutes of actual work a day. The rest of the time, I’m just waiting around, trying to reach out to colleagues, but they’re all too busy to connect. The only other woman on my team has expressed similar concerns about the lack of direction and support. We’re both feeling lost and unsure of what to do next. In the past week alone, I’ve applied to over 100 jobs, but I've only managed to secure one HR screening call. It’s been a tough experience, and I feel really down about it, almost like I’m back in middle school feeling left out. I’m committed to continuing my job search, but I’m wondering if there are any additional steps I should take. Should I reach out to HR or other departments for help? I’m feeling quite sad and embarrassed about my situation, and I just want to find a way forward.
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