So confused and frustrated by my current employer and the expectations and metrics placed on me.

Anonymous

January 7,2024 at 5:13PM UTC

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So confused and frustrated by my current employer and the expectations and metrics placed on me.

The company changed the position I was hired in under about a little over a year now focusing in on being retention based. Within this time I have been able to sustain and make it through. Just recently without a notice I was placed on a written warning and was told I would not be placed on a pip for my account size expectation this is also after my manager said I would make a good supervisor. However I have yet to see where or know what the expectation is for accounts. I have asked my manager in one on ones several times and also tried to research through signed documents and I can't find anything mentioning it. I was told one thing but then told another number. Yet even with that I have never saw anything that said it's a requirement for a certain amount. The written warning told me I had til December to have a certain amount well.... December came and I didn't meet that goal now I'm on a final warning. I was expected then to have another goal. Now everyday I go to work wondering is this the day I'm getting fired? I have been looking for jobs during this time but, just not sure what the best steps in this situation!

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AnonymousJanuary 7,2024 at 5:44PM UTC
The best steps are what you are doing, looking for a new role. If you get terminated because you missed a target (assuming you are in a revenue generating role here) the company is alas within their rights to terminate. Most sales or metrics in roles either revenue generating or not are set in place to weed out the low or underperformers. If you are in that category now with the revised goals you should consider was it your lack of ability or unrealistic expectations from them or both. Learn from it and when selecting a new employer find one that might have more stability with changing and shifting expectations or one that will share those up front so that you can be sure you can meet what they want.
AnonymousJanuary 7,2024 at 10:44PM UTC
The best next steps are to prepare for your exit
If you have benefits like medical, dental and vision, make sure to get your appointments while you're still covered.
Also, start clearing out your personal belongs and make sure to get your reference contact info downloaded.
Finally keep searching for your next role. You want to prepare as much as possible. Good luck.
AnonymousJanuary 10,2024 at 2:25PM UTC
I hate to say this , but try to get yourself set up in another job if you need to work. Yes, it sounds like they are going to let you go - please print all written material ( emails ) if you have any. If you do not have any email your boss with questions regarding this situation. These will help you at unemployment . Best wishes
AnonymousJanuary 10,2024 at 2:55PM UTC
You are most likely on your way out.
Be sure and PRINT all your emails where you have tried to set these meetings with your manager and any re: warnings. Keep hardcopy of all of it. If your manager cannot help you make a written plan on paper about expected account size, growth strategy, and plan to attain it, they are not helping you be successful (or don't want you to be). I suggest meeting together with HR and the manager about putting these goals on paper and defining a path. At least you will have it documented that it was NOT YOUR FAILURE and that you tried. Good luck.
Ambar PiconJanuary 10,2024 at 4:31PM UTC
We could try to figure out what’s going on here, but bottom line it’s not a good environment for you.
In my opinion, recommend you focus your energy on finding new employment. Some place that doesn’t have your stressed out with these mind games and metrics that are not achievable. Good luck!
M. TaylorJanuary 10,2024 at 4:33PM UTC
Sounds like sub-par management. I hope you do not lose your job, but the advice you have been given is the exact same as I would give, especially the medical appointments.
LORI-ANN BURLINGAMEJanuary 10,2024 at 5:30PM UTC
When the company changed your role and job description, did you each out to HR? This is not the position you interviewed for or accepted.
You may want to contact your local Legal Aid Society or
a local college that has a legal aid center. Ask them for some legal advice. In addition, have you checked your employe handbook? Does it address HR issues like this?
Remember, you have Rights! Empower yourself and make sure that your voice is heard.
Be strong.
florence fasanJanuary 10,2024 at 9:26PM UTC
When an environment becomes toxic, I usually dust my resume and start job hunting. Sorry for how they making you feel but start looking fo another not because I am assuming you will be fired but because the environment is hostile