Go out with a Bang or Relax

19 Comments

1. AnonymousJanuary 27,2025 at 2:56PM UTC

   This is just a suggestion, but you should always be looking for your next opportunity, either within your current company or somewhere else. If you are, then now is the time to ramp it up. If you aren't, it is undoubtedly the time to get started. Companies and employees are no longer looking for "cradle-to-grave" career employees. The more you have in your pipeline when the time comes, the quicker you will find your next job. If the right opportunity comes before they do their "outsourcing," take it and don't look back.

2. AnonymousJanuary 28,2025 at 6:10PM UTC

   Sad but true. I loved my two previous jobs and wanted to retire there. Changes in Administration dictated otherwise. On my 3rd executive asst job over 60!

3. AnonymousJanuary 27,2025 at 5:34PM UTC

   I would suggest the chill option. You never know what may happen. For example, I had a boss that promised a promotion (had it in PPT in group meeting showing me promoted) and then did not give the promotion when I finished my degree. Did not get a copy of the PPT proof. Went to another group after that but left on reasonable terms. Eventually the old group absorbed the new group I was part of. It was somewhat short lived because they did not do a good job. Conclusion was that I got to keep my job and the manager who did not promote me got laid off.

4. BarbaraJanuary 27,2025 at 8:19PM UTC

   So true! Every thing can change. I would however dispute officially the low performance review.

5. AnonymousJanuary 28,2025 at 12:52PM UTC

   What sort of 'bang' would you go out with?

   I'd advise to wait it out...but somewhat passively, if not actively, be searching for a new job. If you team is being cut, there is likely to be a severance.

6. AnonymousJanuary 28,2025 at 1:47PM UTC

   There were some project proposals I wanted to represent, some risky development projects i know my manager can't micromanage. Continue to plan events for BHM (even though my manager didn't recognize the efforts)

7. C. GarrabrantJanuary 28,2025 at 1:32PM UTC

   If you stay and they lay you off, would you get severance?

8. AnonymousJanuary 28,2025 at 4:26PM UTC

   Thinking given a low rating to substantiate making cuts easier. Have had done to me. Going out with a bang usually backfires don’t suggest it.

9. AnonymousJanuary 28,2025 at 6:15PM UTC

   Relax? Absolutely not. Update your resume and be looking to leave when and if the opportunity presents itself. You could still wait it out and get severance and unemployment.

10. GirlBossanova934974January 29,2025 at 2:14PM UTC

    I don't get it. Your friend just told your job and your department about ready to be axed and you are waiting for what? Tough job market or no tough market, you should be getting out resumes EACH AND EVERY DAY and working with your network to get the heck out of that company ASAP ASAP ASAP..........Smart people don't wait for layoffs. This of course stays with you You have a paid time off to search for jobs. These outsourcer types are only there to do ONE THING. PUT $$$ in their pockets at the expense of everyone else. Treat them as such!

11. AnonymousJanuary 29,2025 at 2:29PM UTC

    Well, it depends on what you mean by "chill" If it means that you do nothing and let everything play out, even though, you've been given inside information that there may be changes on the horizon that may impact your job, that's one way. Or you, could proactively and covertly, seek out new opportunities while you're employed and be ready if or when those company upheavals happen.

12. AnonymousJanuary 30,2025 at 4:09PM UTC

    With that low performance documented, you will likely be one of the ones to be let go. Can you survive on unemployment and COBRA health insurance? Are you close to obtaining any new credentials that would further your career? Do you have any financial transactions you need to make while being employed such as getting any type of loans or refinances? It absolutely pains me to point this out but you should likely focus on project management rather than a more narrow focus on work with a bipoc erg given the current climate. You will have stiff competition for those roles in the near future.

13. AnonymousJanuary 31,2025 at 1:47PM UTC

    Chill at work but spend that time looking for new roles.

14. AnonymousJanuary 31,2025 at 8:13PM UTC

    Wait for the hammer to drop, and see if they package you out. Clearly if you are to be let go and you were given a low score you will likely be affected. Start your job search now knowing that while you are still employed it is easier to find a new role. Good luck.

15. Liz MilneFebruary 1,2025 at 2:24PM UTC

    I would push back against the 'low performer' label - point out your wins and ask how that translates to low performance. Depending on how they handle that, either wait it out or start looking - but I'd be inclined to start looking asap; it's a tough market out there...

16. AnonymousFebruary 1,2025 at 4:39PM UTC

    Trust be that low performer is the tool for all big org nowdays to tell employees that you are no more required here. They are not worried what you did or achieved . If your manager is good person then he/she will try best to keep you and will not put you as low performer but if manager is not supporting you then you really don’t have any votes and reason to stay there. My org did same with me and I send an email to HR and explainer her about my work with all the proof. Though HR will not do anything they work for org not for the employees but it is just that you will feel good after sending that email. I will suggest start looking for another job and just leave that toxic place.

17. AnonymousFebruary 1,2025 at 8:16PM UTC

    Another unpopular opinion

    I was told 5 & 1/2 years ago that I was going to be eliminated by other employees and my manager. She didn’t say I was getting laid off but she said it didn’t look good for me. I was a temp and we were having big layoffs.

    I looked and applied at other jobs but I liked this one and it was so close to home. I wasn’t making much at the time so I was not overly concerned that I couldn’t find another job for what I was making.

    I just held out. I worked every day like normal and after all the layoffs were finished, my boss called me up to thank me for continuing to do my job and extend my contract through the new year (this was June)

    Somehow at the end of my contract they managed to get me a full time position. 5 & 1/2 years later I am still there and had two promotions since.

    You can definitely look for other positions consistently but I would not start slowing down on your normal work.

    Good luck. It stinks to think that any day you could get that call but it is honestly that way every day anyway.

18. Jillian KnappFebruary 2,2025 at 3:21AM UTC

    My philosophy is always to leave well, or at least in the best way possible, regardless of how toxic the situation may be, or the intel you may have. You truly do not know the future or who you may be working with. From experience I’ve learned that people will remember your graciousness in situations and you may not know who is watching that could give you another opportunity at another time.

19. AnonymousFebruary 2,2025 at 10:29AM UTC

    Difficult to decide based on rumors. If you have a better option, for peace of mind, you can take it. Otherwise, wait and see how it plays out as you may also get severance.