I 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.

I 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.