So, 2 months ago I was going through a rough time at work (people have bigger problems, I know that, I have work for a start). I’d been called into a review meeting at short notice and the way I’d been treated left me feeling worried, insecure and convinced I was about to be sacked.
I received bags (6 pages!) worth of support and advice. For that, I’m grateful I got a bit panicky here
I’m still with the same employer and things have got worse. I’m sent emails asking me to justify everything. My monthly ‘one-to-ones’ have involved my line manager handing me a bit of paper and telling me to ‘read it, sign it and return it.’ I also found out the same manager has been asking 2 of my direct reports what they think I’m doing wrong and what negative impact I’ve had on the business since I joined. This is the same manager that interviewed me and offered me the role. Thakfully, the 2 reports have remained honest and tried to keep out of what seems like a bit of a vendetta (bit dramatic, I know).
Anyway, to round off the story I’m going in on Monday morning to hand in my notice as I start a new (better) job in a month’s time following a call, out of the blue, from a competitor where I have ex-colleagues working – which I didn’t even know.
So, with a celebratory beer on the go, cheers all and thanks.
