Here's the situation: I'm currently working remotely full-time, and to be honest, my workload is quite light. We have projects pending client approval and I cannot start it until it’s been confirmed. If we get the business, I’ll have a lot of work. However, it doesn’t seem like our clients will want to use us.
My manager acknowledges my underutilization and recognizes my value, but there hasn't been a sufficient allocation of work. I came from an enterprise company to a small start up company so people think I’m smarter than I really am.
During our daily scrum meetings, I find it difficult to talk about my workload. My manager has been pushing me to help out with the operations team, where the bulk of our profits are.
Recently, the VP of HR asked my friend who works in HQ about the nature of our relationship. I've been with the company for just two months, and the third month marks the end of the probationary period when benefits become accessible.
Initially, my inclination was to update my resume and initiate a job search. However, an alternative option is to wait for a potential layoff and then apply for EDD benefits. What approach would you recommend in this scenario?
I plan on talking to my manager tomorrow and discuss this role for the foreseeable future.