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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Thanks all for your insight.

I particularly appreciated the reminder that I should feel good for having taken a chance on this job even if it doesn't pan out.  I also appreciate the PP's point that sometimes new hires are isolated from key office players--I think some of that is happening here.  I'm trying to take responsibility but also starting to resent how lousy the onboarding process was on their end too.

I'm realizing that, while I have definitely made mistakes, I was feeling unstable here even before I learned they were concerned with my performance.  I'd already suspected that, when they hired me, they expected to need someone of my skillset more than they actually do.  The loss of certain clients, some organizational changes, and the departure of key staff since I've been here have made it harder for me to find my place.  In short, I think it could have been the right job for me, but might be the wrong time.  So I think I'm officially in "hope for the best, plan for the worst" mode.[/quote]

Absolutly! Think about how much you have learned. You are remarkable even if you aren't winning this one. People stick around at the most boring, unchallenging stagnant jobs their entire lives. Doing nothing of value, not growing, basically punching a clock, collecting a check and  painting themselves in a corner they will never break out of. You rejected that by making a career shift.  Depending on how old you are, i bet you have 25 more years to take chances and try new things. Just don't stop, never stop growing.

I think if you really think hard about how you want to spin this in future interviews you can really show your grit and work ethic. I'd much rather hire someone who stretches themselves, takes risks, is inteospective, and who learns from their experiences. Only one thingbto do whrn life throws you a curve ball. You gotta catch it and throw it back harder.[/quote]

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