Anonymous
Post 03/25/2023 10:03     Subject: probably getting fired
Sorry OP. We're rooting for you on a swift recovery!
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 18:36     Subject: probably getting fired
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why not apologize to your boss and sort it out. You are new, need more learning, mentoring and experience. Everyone deserves second chances. Ask what you can do to improve and show her your will and effort to improve.


Umm she was already on an improvement plan and did not get any better. The second chance is gone. OP, do as others have said, but also, you need to reflect. Why were you on a plan to begin with? What exactly was or still is the issue? Saying you were not a good fit is not going to cut it.


I was on a PIP for no reason. The first item on the PIP was "you're not allowed to have outside work." The rule was we could have outside work after one year of employment. As soon as I started doing some outside work, that's when I was put on a PIP. I was meeting or exceeding my numbers.

And yes, the final reason for my firing was, "You're not a good cultural fit." That's a reason on the unemployment box to check. Not a good cultural fit.

Not a good cultural fit = didn’t kiss the boss’s a$$ enough.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 14:51     Subject: probably getting fired
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why not apologize to your boss and sort it out. You are new, need more learning, mentoring and experience. Everyone deserves second chances. Ask what you can do to improve and show her your will and effort to improve.


Umm she was already on an improvement plan and did not get any better. The second chance is gone. OP, do as others have said, but also, you need to reflect. Why were you on a plan to begin with? What exactly was or still is the issue? Saying you were not a good fit is not going to cut it.


I was on a PIP for no reason. The first item on the PIP was "you're not allowed to have outside work." The rule was we could have outside work after one year of employment. As soon as I started doing some outside work, that's when I was put on a PIP. I was meeting or exceeding my numbers.

And yes, the final reason for my firing was, "You're not a good cultural fit." That's a reason on the unemployment box to check. Not a good cultural fit.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 14:15     Subject: probably getting fired
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did anything happen? How are you OP???

Hi all - I was let go. Thanks for the kind wishes in the thread.


So sorry to hear this OP. What happened why were you fired though?
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 14:15     Subject: probably getting fired
Anonymous wrote:I was fired after 10 months on a job for no discernible reason other than my boss, who had been super complimentary of my work for the first six months or so, suddenly did a 180. She started lying about things she did to make them look like they were my fault and changing the parameters of assignments after I was almost done to tell me that's not what she asked for. I was in tears almost every day after work and came close to quitting for my mental health when I was suddenly fired.

I had to sign an agreement not to sue or disparage the organization (I SO much want to write a Glassdoor or Indeed review but can't) to get my severance.

On the upside, I was able to get unemployment fairly easily, although it was aggravating to have to keep repeating that, yes, I was fired for cause throughout the application process. I found some freelance work and landed a new job within two months with totally normal, nice people. I'm still there three years later and just got the full amount of a large-ish raise I asked for.

OP, I'm hoping if you do get fired, you'll bounce back fairly easily, too.


New poster here ... I have had this dynamic as well. It's impossible to function in this environment.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 14:11     Subject: Re:probably getting fired
Oh no. At least the band aid is now ripped. I’m sure it stings now, but you will emerge stronger!
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 14:10     Subject: probably getting fired
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did anything happen? How are you OP???

Hi all - I was let go. Thanks for the kind wishes in the thread.


Aww so sorry to hear. A better fit will come along soon. Today go get back in bed, eat your favorite snacks and watch some Netflix.
julie73
Post 03/24/2023 13:45     Subject: probably getting fired
I'm so sorry to hear that, OP. I was really hoping for some good news from you today.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 13:40     Subject: probably getting fired
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did anything happen? How are you OP???

Hi all - I was let go. Thanks for the kind wishes in the thread.


I'm so sorry. Best of luck in your new search.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 13:38     Subject: probably getting fired
Sorry to hear. Are they providing severance and a good reference? Do you qualify for unemployment?

Best wishes on the job hunt.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 13:36     Subject: probably getting fired
Anonymous wrote:Did anything happen? How are you OP???

Hi all - I was let go. Thanks for the kind wishes in the thread.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 12:28     Subject: probably getting fired
Anonymous wrote:Did anything happen? How are you OP???

My meeting with her is in about an hour. I am anxious and not really feeling well probably because I’ve spent the last 24 hours anxious but still employed as of this post.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 11:53     Subject: probably getting fired
Did anything happen? How are you OP???
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 10:46     Subject: Re:probably getting fired
If you can afford it, resign before getting fired. It is better to leave on your own terms than being dismissed for cause.

I say this because if you try to get employment with the federal government they will drill into why you left your job and you need to disclose any firings. See OF-306, question 12

https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf

Desirable private sector companies will have similar questions as part of your background check. Better to leave clean than have to disclose something, IMHO.

Anonymous
Post 03/24/2023 09:56     Subject: probably getting fired
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why not apologize to your boss and sort it out. You are new, need more learning, mentoring and experience. Everyone deserves second chances. Ask what you can do to improve and show her your will and effort to improve.


Umm she was already on an improvement plan and did not get any better. The second chance is gone. OP, do as others have said, but also, you need to reflect. Why were you on a plan to begin with? What exactly was or still is the issue? Saying you were not a good fit is not going to cut it.

OP I posted about my PIP when I was put on it a few months ago and the general consensus here was that it was largely bs and my employer was covering their ass.


I don’t know the thread you are referring to, but it sounds like you may have drawn a wrong conclusion from it. What did you think CYA meant in this case? They were laying a foundation for firing you. It’s obviously too late now but for anyone else reading in the future, just because it’s “bs” doesn’t mean you don’t take it seriously. And, it’s usually really hard to come off a PIP.

In any case OP, sucks that you are in this situation. Best of luck to you.

I did take it seriously. If anything I worked harder so that they couldn’t claim I wasn’t even trying. However, I also thought the terms of the PIP
were bs, and that they had probably decided to fire me, so I was applying elsewhere. Frankly I expected to be fired but this is very sudden.