Today, I was supposed to hear from my supervisor about whether or not my company was going to be letting me go. I've been on continual probation for the last 6 months, waiting to hear when they'll decide. She'd said last Friday that I'd definitely hear from her today. It's now 5:30 p.m. She's gone home. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was informed that- despite an already skeletal staff- my supervisor is leaving the company. Tomorrow. FML
Today, I found out that my mom called my boss informing him that I am a little behind on some college projects. She felt he should know that she fears I might not be able to graduate on the planned date. My boss had already offered me a permanent job. I may not get that job now. FML
Today, my boss came into the office asked how I was doing and seemed totally normal and happy, then said, "I have to let you go. I heard some bad things about you." He wouldn't tell me what he heard, or from whom. FML
Today, my boss was fired by the board. A few days ago, he dropped several strong hints that he was going to promote me soon. FML
Today, I returned from wading in a foot of snow to go to a hearing and back, and opened my emails. My boss had sent me an email on Friday at 4:30 telling me I didn't have to go in. On Friday, there was the company Christmas party. He was there. So was I. He told me nothing. Nor did he call me. FML
Today, it's been five days since I started my new job in a new town, and just signed the lease on my new apartment too. Now I find out the company's closing down, and since I'm still on probation, I'm told I'm not entitled to any kind of severance. FML
Today, I found out that I'm not getting a new position I applied for at my company. Now, I have to continue working for my boss, who recently severely criticized my spelling in my reports, only they weren't my reports, and when I pointed this out, she simply never responded. FML
Today, I found out that when my boss said she was considering bumping me up to full time, she actually meant she was planning on letting me go. Everyone in the office except me knew. FML
Today, I submitted a vacation request to my manager and it was approved. I came back from lunch and was informed that I have been let go. FML
Today, I had to go to work on my day off to suspend someone. Afterwards, I got a call saying I can't suspend the person in question because the supervisor who told me to suspend them was wrong. FML
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cakefete2 31
It might be wise to search for another job and get prepared to leave. Worst case scenario, you're ready to go if they ask you to. Best case scenario, you have two jobs to choose from.
Nabexis 9
If they're being shitty and keeping you up in the air like that it's unfair. Quietly search for a new job and if you find a better one that wants you, give your two weeks notice and get the hell out of dodge. Don't wait on them.
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cakefete2 31
It might be wise to search for another job and get prepared to leave. Worst case scenario, you're ready to go if they ask you to. Best case scenario, you have two jobs to choose from.
Nabexis 9
If they're being shitty and keeping you up in the air like that it's unfair. Quietly search for a new job and if you find a better one that wants you, give your two weeks notice and get the hell out of dodge. Don't wait on them.
awildwhisper 30
Hahaha maybe you've been terminated and are working for free. They're hoping you don't notice.
RichardPencil 32
Just keep showing up until they explicitly tell you to go. Who knows? Maybe your supervisor might have an "accident" this weekend and not be able to terminate you. I'm not SAYING you should have anything to do with causing said accident...
alternative-facts 6
If you've been on probation for 6 months, it's not a good fit for you. They will probably let you go, and your supervisor may be delaying telling you because she feels bad, or she's scared. Regardless of whether they're going to fire you or not, why do you want to stay somewhere where you're miserable? You should have started looking for a new job when they first put you on probation, because it's easier to find a job when you already have a job, and you're not as desperate. But it's not too late. Start looking right away, and maybe, if you're lucky, you can quit before they get around to firing you.
RichardPencil 32
I agree. Putting you on probation is a polite way to tell you to get a job elsewhere. This way they can get rid of you without the risk of a wrongful termination lawsuit. Take the hint and GTFO.
OhPuhleeze 23
Sometimes, no news is good news. I am assuming you are getting paid in the probation period. If I were in your shoes, I would be looking for better opportunities already though.
Viewerv 2
If you are getting paid less because you are on probation or are excluded from certain benefits because of probation, you have to consider the possibility they are trying to keep you indefinitely in probation. Whichever way, I think you should find another job or look into the gig economy by peddling your skills on freelancing sites. Look after #1 because your boss won't!
Etweens96 25
I'd start searing for a new job and hand in your resignation when the time is right. Sorry you have to go through this OP
escobro 0
It's just a sign of affection that shes avoiding you. Usually when girls avoid you, they're actually secretly liking you!
alternative-facts 6
To what FML are you replying? OP is not trying to get together with his supervisor. S/he is worried about getting fired.
Stuffaluffagus 25
I'd show up at her house, 6 months of waiting is far long enough
pelletman67 16
That will definitely get her fired