Seeking some advice from older workers who need to keep working.
I've been in my current position for three+ years as a senior career strategist coaching executives, directors, and managers from a myriad of industries across the country during their job search.
The company I work for has been in constant change and evolution since I began with them. I have never had thorough one-on-one training on what is expected of us but rather had to pick up info from once-a-week group meetings via zoom or emails.
During October I was out on vacation when new rules and checklists were created for the first few meetings with the client. I hit the ground running upon my return from working with clients and did not upload the meeting notes or forms so missed that piece.
I have a gruff supervisor who has made it clear earlier this year that he'd be happy if I was gone. He has a history of making an agenda and getting people to leave or firing them. I asked to be moved to a new supervisor, was with one of the C-Execs and then a new Manager was hired above me who I was to report to.
The net-net is I'm on a 60-day review, with the old gruff Manager. I am devastated, exhausted and allowing my self-esteem to deflate considerably.
I just want to work 20-30 hours a week to help people (get a job? with their lives?) and ideally from home. I'm also a writer and a speaker.
Can't find a job out there that I'm a good fit for and really need some guidance.
Thank you.
I'm sorry. This sounds like a professional dichotomy in that the company is aimed toward professional development yet lacks it within its leadership.
I believe your step of requesting another manager was a good one. Is there another way to try that again? What are the shared goals of the 60-day review? Perhaps negotiating more autonomy would be helpful as you look to other external options. I know my employer has been looking to bulk up our coaching staff, and I am happy to pass along her information if you're interested. Wishing you well!
Thank you for your response, Emily. Would welcome you passing along my information to your employer and thank you. Please let me know what I can provide for further information. I'm at [email protected] if you'd like to reach out directly.