I've gotta get a new job. there's this big change coming at some point. But its been so poorly managed and its going to change my work almost entirely and there's basically 0 assurances beyond "Oh yeah, we will keep you doing what you are doing", but this whole change is going to strip away all my responsibilities. I mean like, it MIGHT be fine, but I don't think I will be waiting in the dark to see what happens. The uncertainty is a killer. Looks like we just lost our second "Head Of" today too, this one was replacing the one who resigned 6 months ago for unconvincing medical reasons. I'm thinking its GTFO time.
That was me about 3 months ago (and a little bit of me now). I think you're right. In those kinds of situations I think it never hurts to start looking....asap.
Yeah it's worth having a job offer or two to fall back on, especially if they try to lowball you/mess with your job description. Worst case you're in a better bargaining position, best case you find a cool new job!