Have any of you ever been let go from a job after six weeks?

23 Comments

1. AnonymousMay 9,2023 at 2:49AM UTC

   Were you the only one let go? If you weren't, I would say that it is not odd as I have seen a group of people laid off right after they were hired.

   I was let go at a contract position after about three weeks and it was just me. It felt off right from the first day so I wasn't too surprised.

2. AnonymousMay 9,2023 at 3:33AM UTC

   Not me, but my husband. He was on probational period. What was interesting though, they never talked to him about any expectations not being met or any feedback. He really thought he was doing well....

3. Diane J HuffMay 9,2023 at 12:31PM UTC

   Most definitely. I started a role and was let go after 3 weeks because my boss felt like I didn’t follow up with a departing employee who had “all the knowledge.” I didn’t need his knowledge but the role never felt right for me - it felt like a step down. I reached out to another company that offered me a role at the same time. They brought me back in and I got that job.

4. AnonymousMay 9,2023 at 12:52PM UTC

   Sorry you are dealing with this. Yes, Three weeks after I started (during probation period). The responsibilities were not fully disclosed and deliverables were expected that were not communicated. I was forced to resign instead of being let go (HR and manager urged this to avoid deliberations if I filed unemployment). It was a very large company and I was just entering my career field. I was crushed but quickly found a new company that treated me

   right. Reflect in hindsight on what May have been a red flag and avoid when considering next role.

5. AnonymousMay 9,2023 at 11:06PM UTC

   Yes. I had a jerk for a boss early in my career and was grateful to be let go because I know me (back then - not now) I would have put up with his demeaning crap for a long time before leaving. He did me a favor.

   You will love the reason he gave me...

   I didn't order cheese pizza for a sales meeting. He was the only one who even liked cheese pizza and he never even fold me. He made everyone give up their lunch 3 times a week to attend stupid sales meetings just he could hear himself talk.

6. AnonymousMay 10,2023 at 12:53PM UTC

   Yes, I was let go last week after only 6 weeks of employment. There were read flags before I accepted the position. However, I did have a peace afterwards. I beleive the best is yet to come. It could be age related as well. I turned 65 in March. Looking into other options. Do the same..the Best is yet to come.

7. AnonymousMay 10,2023 at 1:14PM UTC

   Lots of times before you even get or accept the position there’s a lot of red flags in the place, interview or with people there.

8. AnonymousMay 14,2023 at 9:29PM UTC

   I am just so traumatized. I can see where I played a part, but at the same time I think something fishy is going on.

9. AnonymousMay 10,2023 at 1:28PM UTC

   I've been fired after 2 weeks twice. One had a really bad onboarding plan and I didn't know what to do and made too much noise about it. The other I was never sure about the reason why and of course got no feedback from either of them. In retrospect I don't care one bit. (and of course these are never disclosed on a resume or anywhere)

10. AnonymousMay 10,2023 at 3:12PM UTC

    I worked for the same company for 12 years, then left to take a position with a similar company who could be considered the competition. After six weeks my new bosses were unhappy with the arrangement they had offered me, (salary + commission and money for health insurance - I don’t think they had a business plan in place to bring on a new sales rep), so asked if I’d work as a 1099 and straight commission on sales. I agreed. They never sent the new contract over for me to sign. I could see where things were going so basically stopped making calls, they fired me via text message a few weeks later. Now I’m on the hunt for a new job but hate to list the three months and then terminated on my resume.

11. Diane J HuffMay 10,2023 at 9:57PM UTC

    No you don’t. Gaps in your resume aren’t scrutinized the same way they used to be. Just say you put in your notice and the other job fell through after your notice period. You were ready to move on. Clean up your linked in and let that experience go.

12. AnonymousMay 11,2023 at 1:06AM UTC

    Thank you. It’s such a weird situation to be in.

13. AnonymousMay 10,2023 at 4:34PM UTC

    Sometimes things happen fast. If there was a probation period in your offer letter perhaps they decided it was not a fit. Search your soul and be honest about how/why it failed if you feel it might be related to performance. You could ask for that feedback specifically to learn from it as well but they may not decide to share. If it was more than just you then perhaps it was last one in first one out. Good luck in finding a new position. I would probably tell prospective employers that you also decided it was not a good fit and cut your losses sooner.

14. AnonymousMay 10,2023 at 4:50PM UTC

    I had a friend who was let go because she paperclipped some paperwork together - turned out the boss hated paperclips. But, of course, he never TOLD her that. Just started picking her apart and then let her go..... Yeesh.

15. AnonymousMay 10,2023 at 4:54PM UTC

    I was literally let go 2 hours ago from a job after 3 weeks. It was meant to be a 90 day trial period before they made a decision and they didn't even give me a reason or feedback; just "We don't think this is the right environment for you." I mean, every job is a learning curve but there's no way a screwed up THIS Bad.

16. AnonymousMay 10,2023 at 5:06PM UTC

    This just happened to me. There were several red flags after I started, such as no on boarding. Finding out I needed access to software when I couldn't access the software to do one task that was part of my position. I wasn't given any feedback good or bad, during the few weeks I was there.

    The manager did say he would give me a reference, but I'm not going to put this job on my resume. I was out of work prior to this job and I was there for such a short amount of time and so have no accomplishments to add to my resume.

    Good luck to you. You'll find something better.

17. AnonymousMay 10,2023 at 8:18PM UTC

    Yes. I was horrified and they ambushed me two days after my brother died. I was at work when I got the news of my brother so they all knew. They said I was not “collaborative.” Which was nonsense as I don’t think I’m even capable of not being collaborative. The organization has a COO that was bent on controlling everything and seemed to find my expertise and questions a threat. My predecessor told me she was that way with him. Kept him out of the loop and resented him wanting to be involved in anything she considered her “turf.” It was so odd and will take me a long time to recover. I have not yet found a new job and I feel angry and humiliated. And scared.

18. AnonymousMay 10,2023 at 10:04PM UTC

    Twice. One job was seven weeks, the other, two. These were chaotic environments with no onboarding. Oddly enough, I got my current job because I came highly recommended from the seven week job. Long story short, they didn't want to fire me because of my "passion" for the field, but someone kept pushing until they got their way. I can't stand when these someones act like that, but there was nothing anyone could do.

19. Farah BajwaMay 11,2023 at 1:29AM UTC

    I'm sorry you had to experience that but unfortunately it does happen. In my experience its been the last one in the door is the first one out the door. When a company faces financial troubles and suddenly needs to downsize, that's the order because they want to retain those with experience; the ones that won't need much training or hand holding.

    If this was a layoff, immediately go to edd.org and file your unemployment! don't listen to them if they tell you to wait. It takes two weeks for benefits to kick in and you have to look out for yourself. Hang in there and know that it will all work out in your best interest in the end!

20. AnonymousMay 12,2023 at 3:27AM UTC

    I have, maybe not quite at 6 weeks but had 2 different companies let me go during the probationary period--one due to massive financial issues, and another on day 89 of a 90 day probation because they did not want to have to start paying for my benefits and this was apparently their common theme.

    But you know what? I did not like either of jobs really and in the long run I'm glad I didn't have to try to continue to try to make them work.

    The company has a problem and you were lucky to escape a bad situation. Remember things you learned and go from there.

    This job does NOT go on your resume or exist in your next round of interviews. No one will care about a 6 week gap or even a 6 month one.

    If you are eligible for unemployment file today. Even if they fired you, claim unemployment and fight through any appeals they attempt. It's a big hurdle to prove they didn't just do it to save money and now they get to fund your unemployment in higher ui rates.

    I know it feels painful right now but you will find a better fit and be happier in the long run. Best wishes to you and congratulations on a lucky escape!

21. surfnwriteMay 13,2023 at 5:23PM UTC

    You actually can only get unemployment if you were fired.

22. AnonymousMay 14,2023 at 6:08PM UTC

    Not so in every state. You can get unemployment if you quit your job for a very compelling, verifiable reason in my state. Say reporting fraud or harassment with action not taken by the employer. Or done in tandem with filing a report.

23. Tracy DyeMay 14,2023 at 9:19PM UTC

    You get unemployment if you were laid off, ie, let go through no reason of your own. Getting fired is about the person being fired (misconduct, etc) and may not get unemployment the way I understand it.