Today, I went to a professional development meeting with my boss to discuss how I'm doing and what we want from each other next year. I left without a job. FML
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jeffcarp 9
Hi OP here! Thanks for the funnies, laugh in the face of adversity I believe! Just to elaborate some more- I'd asked for the meeting, had been asking for a few weeks. I thought something wasn't right as they never responded, but when a time and place was confirmed I thought 'at last!' This sort of thing happens a lot in my job, so I was still none the wiser. I was basically told that there were too many others in the company with the same job title as me, and one has to go and they chose me. I stated that that was quite the opposite of what I thought we would be talking about and that was that. I have a notice period to work and want to check my rights and entitlements in the meantime- I'm hoping there's some sort of payoff! It's not all bad news though, I have another job lined up for me if I want it so I won't be out of pocket. It's strange how life can suddenly change!
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Tripartita 45
"Alright, Jeff, we've got sort of an interesting assignment for you. Do you think you'd be up for it, champ? Great. So we want you to infiltrate one of our competitors. To make your cover stronger, we'll stop paying you and essentially 'terminate' you duties here. That sound okay? Awesome. Also, you don't have to limit yourself to our competitors; you could infiltrate ANYWHERE. Go crazy, bud!"
deathrise007 22
Look on the bright side, you now have the opportunity to look for a new and most likely better job.
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Comments (22)
Replyka 17
It sounds like you want different things. Maybe this is an opportunity to find something better?
Zatert 20
Like a job?
the_real_dvd 21
Not sure why the downvotes. You're absolutely correct. I job should be enjoyable for the employee and an employee should be suited for the position. I know it's cliché, but one door closes, another opens.
SpyroMello 29
#8 because OP didn't ask to get fired.
deathrise007 22
Look on the bright side, you now have the opportunity to look for a new and most likely better job.
Welshite 40
Ah, the optimism of youth...
mrchristopherxd 4
The most successful people have different views!
H4H 15
It's not your fault OP, some bosses just hate when you demand things from them even if you are professional about it, sorry OP
Tripartita 45
"Alright, Jeff, we've got sort of an interesting assignment for you. Do you think you'd be up for it, champ? Great. So we want you to infiltrate one of our competitors. To make your cover stronger, we'll stop paying you and essentially 'terminate' you duties here. That sound okay? Awesome. Also, you don't have to limit yourself to our competitors; you could infiltrate ANYWHERE. Go crazy, bud!"
bodyguerdson 16
Actually had to laugh at this comment, usually doesn't happen on this app anymore
faeryofshalott 25
The question is: Were you fired or did you quit because of what happened in the meeting? Either way fyl for having to find a new job when you weren't expecting it.
ohSNAPyall 27
Or did the boss reverse psychologize you into quitting?
james_logan 19
Carp(e) Diem, Jeff. Carp(e) Diem
ThrottleJockey 36
Seize the carp?
ThrottleJockey 36
Let me ask you this hypothetical question, Billy. What would you do with unlimited time, and no income? Again, this is just a hypothetical.
sohigh10 34
Did you happen to call your boss a cocksucking bastard?
naajster 14
good one
jeffcarp 9
Hi OP here! Thanks for the funnies, laugh in the face of adversity I believe! Just to elaborate some more- I'd asked for the meeting, had been asking for a few weeks. I thought something wasn't right as they never responded, but when a time and place was confirmed I thought 'at last!' This sort of thing happens a lot in my job, so I was still none the wiser. I was basically told that there were too many others in the company with the same job title as me, and one has to go and they chose me. I stated that that was quite the opposite of what I thought we would be talking about and that was that. I have a notice period to work and want to check my rights and entitlements in the meantime- I'm hoping there's some sort of payoff! It's not all bad news though, I have another job lined up for me if I want it so I won't be out of pocket. It's strange how life can suddenly change!
redskyontherox 15
sometimes not getting what you want is a blessing in disguise. I can not tell you how many times when I felt like I got the short end of the stick ended up leading to something better for me.
naajster 14
Don't worry, OP. You'll find something better for sure one day and would be laughing over this when you look back!
andrmac 25
Probably better off at least you have a new job.