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    I work in pharmaceutical marketing and have been with my company for 10 years. During the startup phase, I played a crucial role and transitioned from a contractor to a full-time employee, earning about $20,000 more than my peers due to my extensive institutional knowledge, especially during acquisitions. I've received numerous promotions and awards, and I've trained many new hires in our department. However, I'm starting to feel like a layoff target. While I still get recognized for my contributions, I'm concerned that my higher salary compared to others in similar roles puts me at risk, especially since the knowledge I once held exclusively has now been shared. Over the years, I've seen my resources diminish and my ability to influence decisions has been increasingly limited by added layers of management. Recently, the company hired someone with the same title as mine, but at a lower salary, which makes me worry they might prioritize keeping her over me during potential layoffs. I'm reaching out to see if others have experienced similar situations with layoffs and if they noticed any red flags like resource stripping, reduced responsibilities, or comparisons to counterparts that could indicate a risk of being laid off.

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