I recently found myself in a tough situation at my job as an entry-level coordinator at a firm managing a large portfolio of accounts. Last week, the company hired a new VP, and already it feels like my role is being targeted for automation. My daily tasks mostly involve manual data entry and administrative work that client success managers offload onto me, which I’ve always seen as essential for keeping operations running smoothly. Today was particularly challenging. The new VP reached out to me, demanding a detailed breakdown of my daily workflow for a report I manage. While I was trying to respond thoughtfully, another manager pulled me into a meeting about a project that involves sending over my historical call-listening notes. They plan to run a program using AI, specifically Claude, to automate the very tasks I handle. I can't shake the feeling of being blindsided and disrespected. It seems like a coordinated effort to gather my insights and data before making a move to replace me once my direct manager goes on leave. I feel trapped and anxious about the future, especially with the job market being what it is. I’ve gained valuable experience here, but the looming threat of AI taking over entry-level roles has left me feeling hopeless. I’m reaching out to see if anyone else has experienced a similar situation where their own data was used against them in the context of AI efficiency testing. Am I overreacting, or is there a real chance they’re setting me up for replacement? I’m looking for advice on how to navigate this situation and whether there’s any hope for my position in the coming months.
Job title: entry-level coordinator