My probation is coming up in a fortnight.

Anonymous

October 2,2023 at 9:17AM UTC

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My probation is coming up in a fortnight. The company has high expectations of me as I do of the company. I don't think the role reflects the job description and am not quite happy. I feel that I also should have the opportunity to provide feedback and assess the company as they are assessing me. I know that I should start lookin for a new role and if it didn't take so long to secure a new role, I would probably not even bother with the probation and just leave but I can't do that so need to be more strategic.

How do I go into this probation meeting and what could be some criteria that I could raise so that I can get more out of this role?

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Margaret LippincottOctober 2,2023 at 12:07PM UTC
Ask if you can have an updated version of your job duties or which additional duties you can anticipate. Maintain good communication with your manager and job search on the down lo.
AnonymousOctober 2,2023 at 12:10PM UTC
Without knowing a tremendous amount of detail of the role, company expectations, what you want and how you feel you fell short of meeting the job expectations it's hard to say.I would start with lining up the job description and what the job was in reality and point out the disconnect and how your skillset aligns or does not and how you can maybe flesh out the job and increase your performance.
AnonymousOctober 9,2023 at 7:51PM UTC
The job market is stagnant and unless you were hired for an administrative job but immediately started working as a mechanic, metaphorically speaking, i would keep it positive, as no job description is written in stone. Many JD’s specifically say, “other duties as assigned” therefore, weigh the CORE duties vs the “other duties” realistically and determine the time spent on each. Facts are important, PROOF is essential, proceed from there.
The probationary period is to determine if your a good fit, and visa versa. Be wise and tactful in this meeting. Be prepared for a short meeting. Again, without being negative and seemingly uncooperative, only question the extra duties if you’re able to prove it’s excessive. We all are in a team and it’s in your best interest to behave accordingly, yet establish boundaries at this juncture! Communication is key, and get any changes, promises or job changes in WRITING. Good luck ?
AnonymousOctober 3,2023 at 11:15PM UTC
I would take the feedback that they give you and use that to tune up your skills while you look elsewhere. If/when you find something that could be better then you can provide input in your exit to them. If you think the issues you have are fixable or solvable then I would share feedback but do it in an organized positive way because you could just be in an adjustment period now still settling in. I once had that same thing happen to me and when I stuck it out it turned out to be the best role thus far of my career. Yes, it is a 2 way street but don't shoot yourself in the head by being too critical this early on.
AnonymousOctober 10,2023 at 12:29PM UTC
Don't quit - make them pay you as long as you can, preferably until you can find another job. Take all of the time that you have coming to you or that you need prior to leaving. Also, your feedback may fall on deaf ears since this is a company that did the old bait and switch trick with you...this something that they have probably heard before and haven't done anything about.