Being managed out of role

15 Comments

1. AnonymousNovember 13,2025 at 8:48PM UTC

   It sounds like your Manager is making you aware of a performance issue. From what I can gather, this will most likely, be put on your annual review. If your performance isn't up to par, I would accept whatever feedback the Manager is giving and then try to improve in the areas, that you need to address. You stated that at your age, you are "unlikely" to find work in this sector.......instead.... choose to think positively. If you want to continue with this type of work, get your resume together and start looking for another job. I would use my free time to actively look for work elsewhere. Unfortunately, you cannot predict or change, what someone else is going to do in the workplace.

   Lastly, if you have another career path that you want to follow, then start looking for a job in that field. It would be nice if you found another job, paying more money and working with a great organization. But you won't know until you try. Then you can give them your two weeks notice and move on.

2. AnonymousNovember 15,2025 at 11:15PM UTC

   You’re an a**hole to state what you did!

3. AnonymousNovember 18,2025 at 11:09AM UTC

   As was said later, this is probably about MONEY. Many companies think they can save and hire those with less experience, paying them less, but they discover fairly quickly that two "cheap" employees are not equal to one "expensive" employee - The expensive one is really saving them money, reputation, time, processes, and all kinds of other matters.

   In my long employment history, I have been in a position as you describe, and I agree that you are being set up to be terminated. I received a performance plan and did so well that they struggled to get enough "evidence" to terminate me, which gave me an opportunity to find another position meanwhile. In the end, my manager told me that his notes were completely rewritten to say something different than what he wrote and I think he and the HR person were having a harder time with my termination than I was. However, had I been able to stay at that position, I never would have doubled my salary in three years and ended up in a very supportive environment, so my employment history progressed well.

   Am wishing a similar ending for your situation (hopefully before three years from now if possible)!

4. AnonymousNovember 14,2025 at 1:13PM UTC

   This comes across more like ageism than having an actual problem with your performance. I'm thinking your supervisor is being pressured by their boss to replace the old with newer, younger talent.

   If I may ask, how long have you worked for this organization? Do you have a 401k with them? Are you eligible for, or are you becoming eligible for a pension? This matters.

   My advice, seek the counsel of a labor attorney. That isn't to say you have a case before getting kicked to the curb by this news organization. But, you can explain the issue and they may have some helpful advice.

5. AnonymousNovember 14,2025 at 1:59PM UTC

   Seek a meeting with a labor attorney with experience in ageism cases. He/she will be able to provide data on what would constitute illegal firing of protected categories.

   Also document everything. If there was constructive feedback about how you handled a situation, keep detailed notes for yourself about meeting participants, what was said, etc. I was given this advice when I was facing a toxic boss and it was a lifesaver.

6. Dr. Patty GrossNovember 14,2025 at 2:10PM UTC

   Is there a UK equivalent to the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [sic])? If so, you can plead a case for ageism there, but not knowing how UK employment laws work, I cannot advise beyond that. I can only add that it was the same way I was pushed out of a job when I was in my late 40s in a massive reduction in force (RIF). I ended up doing a complete pivot from tech to human services by getting a master's degree with the severance money and never looked back. I worked until I was almost 67 and then retired.

7. AnonymousNovember 15,2025 at 1:32PM UTC

   Ageism is REAL. Get your finances in order now. The writing is on the wall.

8. AnonymousNovember 15,2025 at 1:55PM UTC

   Don't shout at people online- it is not helpful to anyone!

9. GirlBossanova934974November 15,2025 at 2:33PM UTC

   Why are you waiting around to get pushed out? I also would be hesitant to ascribe this to ageism. It is about money and your employer's desire to replace quality with quantity. We see it from news organizations all the time these days. Less and less actual reporting going on. More and more opinion.

   I would be sending out resumes or CVs right now. I would not conclude I am too old for this or that. There are employers looking for experienced employees who can get the job done quickly, efficiently, and who don't have to be "managed along" aka make all sorts of silly errors. It is much much easier to find another position when you are employed.

10. AnonymousNovember 15,2025 at 11:17PM UTC

    You’re likely one of these ding dong millennials. It is indeed a form of ageism. Just wait untilthe tables are turned when you become older. You’re a fool

11. GirlBossanova934974November 16,2025 at 6:38PM UTC

    I am 63 years old and have worked for 40 plus years. So we can dispense with the shrill offhanded remarks. Truth is I have seen this sort of thing several times. It is not about age. It is about MONEY! Some employers think they can get rid of older workers and replace them with younger workers who work cheap!

    It all sounds good up front because the organization reduces costs and the people doing this stuff, are usually paid a nice chunk of change to do this aka KNEECAP their organizations. THEN THE FUN STARTS......The mistakes start piling up. Sales are blown. Costs go through the roof. Suddenly that big bonus that was paid to the KNEECAPPER looks very shortsighted.

    About that time, the KNEECAPPER or KNEECAPPERS make a mad rush for the door OR try to bring in consultants to fix the mess. And yes! I have been the consultant who was brought in to clean up the offshoring and cost reduction efforts. The offshore stuff is always a bowl of laughs as the cheap labor is not English proficient and produces J-U-N-K!

12. AnonymousNovember 15,2025 at 3:28PM UTC

    I suspect you are right. You are likely going to be setup with a performance plan with no way to actually succeed at fbjs. Whizh means you are on your way out. Best thing you can do is brush up your resume (focus on accomplishments and transferable skills). And look for work inside and outside your industry. Sorry you are going through this.

13. AnonymousNovember 15,2025 at 5:13PM UTC

    Ugh not a good thing. Yes and being in the UK (I am assuming) you might not have the same protections against ageism that we have here in the US. I would lay low for now, address the concerns and issues and try not to overthink how things are going. I'm assuming your union was not much help? Hoping for a good outcome for you.

14. AnonymousNovember 17,2025 at 1:35PM UTC

    That negative, hateful energy always finds its way back to the individuals who project negativity toward the great team members. File a lawsuit because we have rights. Learn about your employment advantages of work retaliation. DOCUMENTS. DOCUMENTS. DOCUMENT all bad behavior and weird vibes and don't sign anything and don't get angry. Let them fire you and win your case. Good Luck. There is an enormous number of employees who are going through the same scenarios and or situations as yourself. Again May God Bless you and good luck.

15. Susan Grant-SuttieNovember 21,2025 at 3:11PM UTC

    In legal terms (in Canada) this is called 'constructive dismissal'. Your organisation is using petty arguments to push you out. I would get a lawyer and as said below, document everything.