I find it funny how I was let go from a new job after seven weeks for work performance and I see on the website they haven't found a replacement since I was let go in May.

20 Comments

1. AnonymousSeptember 19,2023 at 2:10PM UTC

   They don't really have an urgency for the position.
   They most likely reduced their operating budget for the balance of the year.

2. AnonymousSeptember 19,2023 at 2:18PM UTC

   My take: For whatever reason they deemed you as a bad hire and are slowing down in their hiring decisions to ensure they are getting exactly what they are seeking.

3. Heather McSeptember 20,2023 at 4:39PM UTC

   Or they are unsure of what they wanted to begin with, and decided to start from scratch. OR, go without altogether. But most likely, what others have said is true: they haven't taken down the open req yet.

4. AnonymousSeptember 19,2023 at 4:19PM UTC

   Sounds like they didn't hire what they thought they needed. It's not really a reflection on you holistically, but not what they needed, perhaps. It also seems like after they identified that they decided to pause and really see who they are really need of with background. You could have fit what they thought they needed but found it was not. It could be on freeze on filling this position right now too. Caution on overthinking.

5. AnonymousSeptember 19,2023 at 6:16PM UTC

   Many. Hiring freeze. Reassessing the role. They haven't gotten around to removing it from the job boards yet. The next person they hired may not have worked out either and only lasted two weeks. It could be anything. The question is, why does it bother you? Whatever the reason, you are likely better off, as they sound disorganized or toxic (if not both).

6. AnonymousSeptember 19,2023 at 10:36PM UTC

   I still feel like a failure.

7. Cam DunsonSeptember 20,2023 at 12:53PM UTC

   it can be hard to shake those feelings; but the advice you’re getting hear from other commoners is really sound. Well, we can’t say for sure, it really looks like they were the failures here – failing to train, failing to develop, etc. Focus on your future. Don’t look back; keep moving forward.

8. Jessica FerlandSeptember 20,2023 at 12:10PM UTC

   You gotta let that sh%! go. Easier said than done, I know. Not sure if you've found something new yet or not, but you don't wanna that bitterness to carry over into interviewing or your new gig. The best revenge is a happy life.

9. AnonymousSeptember 20,2023 at 12:29PM UTC

   For all you know this position is a revolving door. For your mental health it's probably best not to keep checking back to see if the position is open.

10. AnonymousSeptember 20,2023 at 12:33PM UTC

    Sounds like they don’t know what they want and had you caught up in their messiness. If you’re letting someone go in seven weeks for something that your “performance” revealed to them in just 7 weeks then they could’ve figured that out in an interview. I wouldn’t take this one personal. It wasn’t about you from the start, but you, unfortunately, were a victim of their BS.

11. GirlBossanova934974September 20,2023 at 12:40PM UTC

    They may or may not found a replacement yet. Job postings often don't get taken down these days. In many cases, HR cannot be bothered to take them down. I have been let go by a few employers. In all cases, it was to save a few bucks and then to hire some cheaper employees. After that, the big savings went the drain in a New York minute when the new employee screwed up big time and cost the company a big chunk of change. In your case, it sounds like the training was not up to snuff and/or someone likes to hire and fire in a fairly quick fashion. I always have to wonder with these sorts of managers. So you are telling me that you didn't have the time to train this employee and couldn't block off a few hours to spend some 1 on 1 time. BUT you do have time to spend countless hours looking at more resumes, do more interviews, sending another offer out etc etc... As a business owner myself these days, I sit down with such managers and explain to them the bottom line! aka stop wasting my money! Best of Luck!

12. Rosa GoesSeptember 23,2023 at 12:32AM UTC

    That is a great point! Proper training vs hiring new employee.

13. AnonymousSeptember 20,2023 at 12:58PM UTC

    Unfortunately their inability to appropriately place a new hire has nothing to do with previous employee experience. In other words, just because they haven’t found someone to replace you, that doesn’t mean that you were or were not a good employee. It simply means they haven’t found a good fit, and honestly, they may be far more selective now after the experience they may have had with you.

14. BellaSeptember 20,2023 at 4:07PM UTC

    I replaced somebody 10 months ago and have yet to have my ID photo taken or be listed as a contact on their website, etc. If you're relying on social media to track your replacement, it's not a reliable source. And agree with others that it's time to move on...easier said than done, I know. Best wishes to you.

15. AnonymousSeptember 20,2023 at 5:59PM UTC

    Perhaps because they felt they made a bad hiring decision when they hired you they are taking longer to assess and figure things out. Often companies are deciding what they want based upon the market vs what they job really requires and then when they hire someone they realize, oops we messed up. Are you gloating about this? Move on...you can find something that suits you and where you are appreciated for what you can offer an employer and them you. Next!

16. AnonymousSeptember 20,2023 at 7:20PM UTC

    Not funny at all. Very pragmatic. The company made a financial decision. It happens all the time.

17. AnonymousSeptember 20,2023 at 9:17PM UTC

    They may not have been looking for a replacement. They just cut the position and you happened to be attached to it at the time.

18. AnonymousSeptember 21,2023 at 9:59PM UTC

    Have you seen an ad for the position? Because otherwise how would you know they haven't replaced you?

19. AnonymousSeptember 22,2023 at 11:51AM UTC

    I saw on the HR phone directory that they don't have an HR technician listed.

20. AnonymousSeptember 30,2023 at 6:27PM UTC

    Maybe they haven’t updated their directory, especially for external entities.