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[Umbasaborne]

Hey guys, each week i have a virtual one to one with my boss. But this weeks meeting has been rescheduled to be in person. Its a newish job, and I've been having some performance issues lately due to me taking longer to learn the position than expected. Am freaking out that im walking into the office tomorrow to get fired, and I wish they would just terminate me over a virtual meeting if they are going to do it. This is my first career job out of college, and im scared that if im sacked, then i will be viewed as unhirable in this field.

Our one to one meeting is an hour after our team meeting. Wouldnt it make more sense to fire me before the team meeting?

 

[MrMephistoX]

I wouldn’t think it would be a firing? It’s usually a lot harder than you would think unless it’s a small private firm they typically have to build a case through performance improvement plans and negative performance reviews unless you’re on a defined probationary period. That said hourly I think is easier to summarily fire someone whereas I’ve been salaried for the last 8ish years or so.

 

[p_xavier]

I think you should put your personal time in to get better at your work. Also it's a hiring market and it's tough to find excellent candidates.

 

[LordCBH]

Well if you were being fired they wouldn’t schedule a meeting with you ahead of time. They’d just do it and terminate your access and then inform you.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

and im scared that if im sacked, then i will be viewed as unhirable in this field.

Wrong, so stop stressing.

 

[zeorhymer]

First career job? Don't sweat it. More than likely he'll go over concerns etc and wonder what is going on. Don't panic and keep calm. Right now, you're putting in your head the worst case scenario, STOP THAT. That doesn't help you as you're spending so much energy with fiction than with reality.

Assume, he'll give you walking papers. So what? This is your FIRST career job. Go find another one. You just came out of college, put this experience under your belt and use it to your advantage.

 

[kingfey]

They won't fire you easily, unless it's competitive job.
Its more like reporting of your performance.

 

[Catphish]

Try not to worry. In my experience, things usually don't turn out as bad as I fear and, honestly, the worrying makes no difference. Whatever they're gonna do is out of your hands anyway.

If it they do end up letting you go, it's not the end of the world. Try to shore up your deficiencies and try again.

When my daughter was a toddler, my career at that time collapsed. The job was shit, I couldn't hack it, and they let me go. I decided that I didn't want to do that anymore anyway, so I got a tech cert that opened a door to a whole new path, which I'm still on 10 years later.

Hang in there. You'll be ok.

 

[German Hops]

Wouldn't it make more sense to fire me before the team meeting?

Your boss doesn't want to lower team morale, so he'll cut you loose on the slick.

They won't fire you easily, unless it's competitive job.
Its more like reporting of your performance.

In all seriousness, this is most likely what's happening.

 

[kingfey]

First career job? Don't sweat it. More than likely he'll go over concerns etc and wonder what is going on. Don't panic and keep calm. Right now, you're putting in your head the worst case scenario, STOP THAT. That doesn't help you as you're spending so much energy with fiction than with reality.

Assume, he'll give you walking papers. So what? This is your FIRST career job. Go find another one. You just came out of college, put this experience under your belt and use it to your advantage.

There are tons of jobs. No job worth staying, unless you really like that job.
Plus changing jobs gives you more money and experience.

 

[cormack12]

He wants to use his power advantage to date you.

 

[chromhound]

They would have fired you by email or call already. They probably want to talk about your performance

 

[kingfey]

They would have fired you by email or call already. They probably want to talk about your performance

Or HR will talk to you. Most of the termination is being handled by them.

 

[ParaSeoul]

Whatever happens don't wear underwear.

 

[SafeOrAlone]

If he was going to fire you, it'd be pretty lame to waste your time and have you come in for it.

 

[Umbasaborne]

I appreciate the re-assurance guys, thank you. I dont know how to get out of that negative headspace ive created. I get so anxious doing this job that i feel like i want to puke lol. Its not healthy! But i want to be good at what im doing, and im really trying, bur this negative head space ive created is very distracting.

 

[Zeroing]

I appreciate the re-assurance guys, thank you. I dont know how to get out of that negative headspace ive created. I get so anxious doing this job that i feel like i want to puke lol. Its not healthy! But i want to be good at what im doing, and im really trying, bur this negative head space ive created is very distracting.

The question is, are you happy working there? Making mistakes is human, you are not a robot and you are new and still learning. So stop beating yourself up and things will get easier.

 

[chromhound]

I appreciate the re-assurance guys, thank you. I dont know how to get out of that negative headspace ive created. I get so anxious doing this job that i feel like i want to puke lol. Its not healthy! But i want to be good at what im doing, and im really trying, bur this negative head space ive created is very distracting.

But do you like you job ?

 

[zeorhymer]

I appreciate the re-assurance guys, thank you. I dont know how to get out of that negative headspace ive created. I get so anxious doing this job that i feel like i want to puke lol. Its not healthy! But i want to be good at what im doing, and im really trying, bur this negative head space ive created is very distracting.

Try focusing on things that you've completed or have done good at. Instead of thinking "I can't do this," try thinking "I finished that" or "I did that."

 

[Umbasaborne]

Try focusing on things that you've completed or have done good at. Instead of thinking "I can't do this," try thinking "I finished that" or "I did that."

Thats some really good advice. Ill definitely try that. As for the people asking if im happy, the answer is not really, but the pay and benefits are pretty good, and im not sure if I want to give those up yet. I also dont have a ton of experience in this field yet, and that might make it tough for me to find another job like this until i have at least a year of this under my belt

 

[DanteFox]

It's pretty rare that I've been fired with no warning. Usually bosses will have a one on one to "check in" and see if something's going on because your performance is suffering. If you've already had those conversations then you're probably on thin ice and more likely to be fired tomorrow.

 

[jason10mm]

This your bosses office?

I look forward to the video

 

[Kenpachii]

Thing i learned over the years. Just go with the flow. Don't be bothered to much by anything specially stuff like that OP. Just do your job and go for it. And if your boss has other idea's, just explain and see if u can improve. If you lack skills ask for training next towards it.

 

[synchronicity]

JK OP. Don't worry about it. Either way, it's out of your hands.

 

[Kuramu]

At my company, if there were layoffs, they would have the one-on-ones first, then the joint meeting letting everyone else know what happened.

But it may make you feel less helpless if you take the time left to put together your portfolio/resume while you still have access to your work computer. Also, start looking online at other job options. Knowing there are other options will calm you down and hell, you may even find something better.

 

[ClanOfNone]

You can pluck jobs out of the air right now, I wouldn't worry about it.
If you get canned, go get a CDL. My old Budweiser rep is making $1500 a week driving delivery routes.

 

[AJUMP23]

I think you will be fine. You will just need to answer honestly when asked a question and if they want you to pick up slack then pick it up. I am sure you will be OK.

 

[Fools idol]

as someone who has personally hired more than 500 people over the years for my own companies I never once viewed someone being fired negatively. People get fired if they aren't a good fit, and all companies and teams are different.

Experience, punctuality and intelligence are far more important than if you lost jobs or got fired in the past, every employer knows people fuck up.

 

[German Hops]

This your bosses office?

I look forward to the video

 

[EverydayBeast]

For the sake of the thread wear a mask, get back to doing stuff in person, have a good mindset going into it.

 

[TheMan]

Fired? I doubt it. At worst you may be getting some feedback you can use do better. Unless you are fucking up big time it's in their best interest to help you do better rather than go through the circus of firing you, placing a job ad, going through the interviews, and then training the new fish from scratch again.

 

[6502]

Join a union now (and stay a member). If you do end up on a disclipline they likely wont take on past issues.

 

[NeonGhost]

Join a union now (and stay a member). If you do end up on a disclipline they likely wont take on past issues.

yeah Because I love loosing more money after the government takes its cut to pay a union that barley does anything

 

[MaestroMike]

Make sure to show up a few minutes late to show them that they wait for you and not the other way around. Good luck OP

 

[Alter_Fridge]

Hey guys, each week i have a virtual one to one with my boss. But this weeks meeting has been rescheduled to be in person. Its a newish job, and I've been having some performance issues lately due to me taking longer to learn the position than expected. Am freaking out that im walking into the office tomorrow to get fired, and I wish they would just terminate me over a virtual meeting if they are going to do it. This is my first career job out of college, and im scared that if im sacked, then i will be viewed as unhirable in this field.

Our one to one meeting is an hour after our team meeting. Wouldnt it make more sense to fire me before the team meeting?

You're not getting fired without a couple warnings first, likely from HR

It's 100% not a firing meeting

I understand the dread you're feeling though, I've been through a similar thing

 

[Hari Seldon]

There is no way I'd fire a junior person out of the blue without numerous conversations about performance and eventually some type of formal PIP.

The exceptions would be: Doing something illegal, fucking off and getting nothing done at all, or finding out that the person blatantly lied on the resume about a mission critical skill (even then it would be have be severe like someone said they were a CS major, but they obviously know zero about coding - which is unlikely if they get through an interview).

 

[Cyberpunkd]

I also dont have a ton of experience in this field yet, and that might make it tough for me to find another job like this until i have at least a year of this under my belt

Can you at least hint on what the job is? ‘Years of experience’ is incredibly outdated concept, what matters are projects you handled and results you achieved.

 

[IDKFA]

Can you just get fired in the US without any reason? Like in films where the boss just says "you're fired" and that's it?

 

[Alter_Fridge]

Can you just get fired in the US without any reason? Like in films where the boss just says "you're fired" and that's it?

No. The Apprentice is not real life

 

[prinz_valium]

Set a rule when working.

The content of meetings has to be communicated beforehand.
"I need to talk to you tomorrow" that's wrong.
"I need to talk to you tomorrow about XYZ" that's right.

 

[mitch1971]

Maybe they want to shake your hand in person for being a reliable worker...




...or shoot you.


Check for plastic sheeting.

 

[AJUMP23]

Can you just get fired in the US without any reason? Like in films where the boss just says "you're fired" and that's it?

You can get fired, but you need a reason.

 

[zeorhymer]

Join a union now (and stay a member). If you do end up on a disclipline they likely wont take on past issues.

Ugh...fuck unions. They're such cancer.

 

[nush]

Well if you were being fired they wouldn’t schedule a meeting with you ahead of time.

I was fired like that once though. But the company was a disorganized understaffed mess and I was already interviewing for other companies by then.

 

[6502]

yeah Because I love loosing more money after the government takes its cut to pay a union that barley does anything

Ugh...fuck unions. They're such cancer.

Real shitty attitudes that does nothing to help the op. You can hate lawyers, doctors or any professional.. if someone may need their services you shouldn't let your political leanings or personality shortcomings undermine the advice given. A union may help save his job.

Your comments just show your shitty attitude is more important to you than OP's livelihood.

 

[zeorhymer]

Real shitty attitudes that does nothing to help the op. You can hate lawyers, doctors or any professional.. if someone may need their services you shouldn't let your political leanings or personality shortcomings undermine the advice given. A union may help save his job.

Your comments just show your shitty attitude is more important to you than OP's livelihood.

Go fuck yourself. I gave him advice earlier. I've been in unions and all you are to them are pawn pieces.

 

[Alter_Fridge]

Go fuck yourself. I gave him advice earlier. I've been in unions and all you are to them are pawn pieces.

You're right. I'm still paying to be part of a union even though I've left the job. Moron

 

[RiccochetJ]

Can you just get fired in the US without any reason? Like in films where the boss just says "you're fired" and that's it?

No. The Apprentice is not real life

You can get fired, but you need a reason.

What? Yes you can get fired like that. It's called "at-will employment". You can get let go for any reason or no reason at all provided it's not illegal (race, religion, sexual orientation). There are some provisions but they differ by state:

At-will employment - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Hell, it just happened at the place I work. People were let go "without cause" and given a severance etc.

 

[6502]

Go fuck yourself. I gave him advice earlier. I've been in unions and all you are to them are pawn

You are just shit talking and generalising. Unhelpful.

 

[ClanOfNone]

Florida has at will employment, though every business is so insanely shortstaffed that nobody gets canned even when they deserve it.