Facts:

• I'm a Tax Manager of one of two tax departments and the older more established tax department

• The second department is receiving more clients from a firm's recent merger.

• I've played on part in assisting with getting this other department running smoothly and was told " they plan to do things very differently" than the way my firm operates.

• other than working with my manager to hire new people, I've seen no increase in responsibility - particularly anything strategic.

• my manager recently asked me to groom one of my most valuable seniors for management, which is great.

Based on the above set of facts, do you believe that I am being eased out ? The other department is getting the bulk of new clients ( albeit sort of existing ones, just from the merger), I haven't seen an increase in responsibilities ( although per any metrics my team is far ahead of the other and my teams' morale is terrific) and now I'm asked to sort of train my best worker for essentially my role.

I also hinted at my concerns to two coworkers/ piers I trust and they emphatically responsed that I'm practically indespensible ( I don't think I am, but I guess I don't know what answer I was hoping for by asking this in hindsight).

I'd love to hear someone's insight as to whether you think I should be worried ?