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The essay comes off as somewhat naive. A lot of survival in corporate America is understanding what is left unsaid. The example of the boss asking for what the
by pm90 3y ago
The essay comes off as somewhat naive. A lot of survival in corporate America is understanding what is left unsaid. The example of the boss asking for what the message should be when the person left is a pretty clear sign of where this person is headed, but they soldier on nonetheless.
It sounds like the person in question were a decent performer but had to be let go due to whatever reason. But instead of getting the subtext of the PIP they kept trying to soldier on… that’s just not how it works.
- ath3nd 3y agoI assume this person reached where they are in life with hard work and dedication, so it's nature that they assumed that it would help them this time as well. It is extremely disingenuous from an employer to say that your performance is not good while you are kicking ass. In reality they are simply looking for a paper trail to combat any wrongful dismissal claims. But that is the world Americans live in, and if you suggest any change, they call you a socialist (as if it's a bad thing) and don't wanna hear about it. In Europe we have much stronger labor laws, and feel a bit more secure in our employment.