Since I started this job 5 months ago, I have gotten VERY little training. My boss's attention is divided up by two different divisions, and he hasn't had any time to spend with me in the office, or on the road. He seems to think I have had EXTENSIVE training. When I asked him what extensive training was, he said it was On The Job training.. that I have been out in the field for 5 months now. Then I said "so EXTENSIVE training means that I have been training myself for 5 months?" He basically said YES, that was my training. What should I do... I don't want to get fired for some BS like this. If I go over his head, I know it will just get back to him and I'll end up getting canned anyways. Help please!
2006-11-02 04:26:44 · 6 answers · asked by Steven S 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
write your boss a letter, keep a copy.
Try to imporove your behavior, too. If you can change the things that your boss is asking you to do, then fix them. If not, then write in your letter why you can not.
Eventually you will get fired, and you may want to get unemployment benefits until you get a new job. Then you will show the judge (yes, you will go to court to fight for unemployment benefits) and you will show this letter saying that you are doing the best you can. Good luck!
2006-11-02 06:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by Chris P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Follow the actions, insist on having another member of staff (a friend if possible) or a union rep (if you have one) at any future meetings, ask that HR are involved if this is appropriate and make sure that all meetings are minuted.
Speak to his boss if you feel that you are being unfairly treated and speak to colleagues to see what training they've had.
Follow the PIP and if you feel there are points that require clarification don't be afraid to ask. If he doesn't give you the chance to improve then think about consulting a lawyer or looking for a new job.
2006-11-02 05:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by Jez 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's what it boils down to. A performance plan, or personal improvement plan in this instance, is usually the first measure an employer takes before they can justifiably terminate an employee. You're basically in a probationary period, and will need to exceed your performance expectations if you want to keep this job.
Placing someone on a performance plan isn't arbitrary, and your boss has been observing your performance much more closely than you think.
2006-11-02 04:32:16 · answer #3 · answered by Janx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hope you didn't file away your resume. Sounds like you are going to need it.
Maybe it is not even a "job performance" thing, he may not like your personality. He is just laying the groundwork to have you dismissed. Watch your back, do not complain to your co-workers, and whatever you do, don't do your job search on your computer AT WORK. Good luck...
2006-11-02 04:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lucky Lola 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously boss is not clear as to how to "train" an employee, so while you may go in PIP you can also make it really easy for yourself and try to find a new job.
Good luck. :)
2006-11-02 04:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by SmileyGirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Time to start looking for a new job.
2006-11-02 04:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by jim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋