Job after getting sacked?

DulceMiel

Hey. So it hasn't happened yet, and I'm not saying it will... just a possibility. I'm in a job that I've come to find I'm not very well suited to, and I think management are starting to see this too. I'm looking for other more suitable jobs and making applications, BUT if I was dismissed, would I be up that well known creek?

If I could hand my notice in tomorrow I would, but bills need paying and I have no savings.

It's nothing to do with my actual work, I'm just not the best of fits. Looking back, I probably shouldn't have gone for it.

If it did happen is there way to make the situation sound better? I'm really quite worried at this point. Any advice greatly appreciated!

[Deleted User]

How long you been there? I ended up confessing to my parents, under the if in debt act fast. Dad just said afraid sometimes you can take risks which go wrong and this was one of those, he was ok.

I've started my next job 'payday loan free' which was my vice (albeit new job is less hours and was the most immediate starting I could find..) rather hope it is my best way to stay in control curbing limits, you know when it isn't open to you.....
so glad I didn't get further into the more well paid job and open up more lines of credit, (knowing I deal with unhappiness in spending) yeah that would have been suicide, I'm so grateful the situation came to a head early I can't express it enough, this is my logic almost! and like I say I have a couple of things gone from round my neck for all my moaning!

You can always survive, you can ask me anything if you have any questions, I would say hold in there but that would make me a hypocrite, if you got to go, you've got to go and it's ok x

[Deleted User]

I seem to have jinxed myself! getting full time quickly is possible - 16 days to be offered a full time job, no questions asked, just rather we'll see how 3 months goes ...might be getting the £6.70 early!!

mrsjbruce

I had this terrible thought a while ago, and started to panic. However, it is very very hard to dismiss without good reason, you need to have been offered training and many warnings (verbal, written etc) before they get shut of you. Unless you are still under probationary period? In which case, ask for more training in your review. Like I said it is really hard to sack you.
Hope this helps xxx

Aquamania

DulceMiel wrote: »

Hey. So it hasn't happened yet, and I'm not saying it will... just a possibility. I'm in a job that I've come to find I'm not very well suited to, and I think management are starting to see this too. I'm looking for other more suitable jobs and making applications, BUT if I was dismissed, would I be up that well known creek?

If I could hand my notice in tomorrow I would, but bills need paying and I have no savings.

It's nothing to do with my actual work, I'm just not the best of fits. Looking back, I probably shouldn't have gone for it.

If it did happen is there way to make the situation sound better? I'm really quite worried at this point. Any advice greatly appreciated!

Why do you think you will be dismissed if it's not related to your work? They won't dismiss you just because you don't like the job.

If they do end up dismissing you (which might be easy if you've not been there 2 years) then you will be in the same position moneywise as if you resigned.

Always better to jump, than be pushed. That's one reason many employers offer it (except in the most severe cases) ... as well as employers sometimes wrongly think it keeps them in the clear (but that's not necessarily the case either )

mattcanary

Aquamania wrote: »

Why do you think you will be dismissed if it's not related to your work? They won't dismiss you just because you don't like the job.

If they do end up dismissing you (which might be easy if you've not been there 2 years) then you will be in the same position moneywise as if you resigned.

Always better to jump, than be pushed. That's one reason many employers offer it (except in the most severe cases) ... as well as employers sometimes wrongly think it keeps them in the clear (but that's not necessarily the case either )

I think the OP is saying he/she is not suited to the work and therefore struggles to do it well. The management are noticing it and so OP is worried about losing their job. Could be wrong though.

tomtontom

mrsjbruce wrote: »

I had this terrible thought a while ago, and started to panic. However, it is very very hard to dismiss without good reason, you need to have been offered training and many warnings (verbal, written etc) before they get shut of you. Unless you are still under probationary period? In which case, ask for more training in your review. Like I said it is really hard to sack you.
Hope this helps xxx

For the first two years the absolute opposite is true - it is very easy to dismiss someone.

DulceMiel

Aquamania wrote: »

Why do you think you will be dismissed if it's not related to your work? They won't dismiss you just because you don't like the job.

If they do end up dismissing you (which might be easy if you've not been there 2 years) then you will be in the same position moneywise as if you resigned.

Always better to jump, than be pushed. That's one reason many employers offer it (except in the most severe cases) ... as well as employers sometimes wrongly think it keeps them in the clear (but that's not necessarily the case either )

mattcanary wrote: »

I think the OP is saying he/she is not suited to the work and therefore struggles to do it well. The management are noticing it and so OP is worried about losing their job. Could be wrong though.

I'm on a hospital reception, and it's just proving too overwhelming for me. I can do the job, but I know they'd probably want someone who can give a little more, and can act like they enjoy it! I've been there 6 months and that's been enough to make my mind up. Not for me! Fingers crossed I find something else soon.

[Deleted User]

You will


This article really helped me with the latest job offer
http://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/blog/candidate-tips/11-things-you-need-to-know-before-accepting-a-job-offer/?omhide=true&dm_i=1ICR,3E392,JU4TFS,C4PX4,1

Ironically years ago it used to be said that you didn't really know a job inside out till you had worked with the company for 2+ years, fear those days have gone, no job is for life, nor can I say I have ever come across someone constantly bubbly everyday, so maybe you are being hard on yourself?

Tip from stupid keep calm! don't try loads of different positions simultaneously as that just dents the confidence eventually, (whilst there are some jobs I just know now to keep away from! so not all lost) maybe it isn't all bad, for me it seems not to work with something I think I'd like and think I'd become bit of an organisation snob so it pays to go against what you think suited to sometimes? just my experience, I hope getting married isn't like my career, ha ha! see it could be worse!

Transformers

DulceMiel wrote: »

I'm on a hospital reception, and it's just proving too overwhelming for me. I can do the job, but I know they'd probably want someone who can give a little more, and can act like they enjoy it! I've been there 6 months and that's been enough to make my mind up. Not for me! Fingers crossed I find something else soon.

What parts of the role are not for you?

The direct contact with people? The workload? The pressure? Colleagues or managers? The organisation? Your confidence levels?

You need to look more closely at the issue otherwise you run the risk of jumping from the frying pan and into the fire.

Has your line manager given you any feedback? I would have expected some as you are a new starter. Have you a review planned at all?

DulceMiel

Deleted%20User wrote: »

You will


This article really helped me with the latest job offer
http://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/blog/candidate-tips/11-things-you-need-to-know-before-accepting-a-job-offer/?omhide=true&dm_i=1ICR,3E392,JU4TFS,C4PX4,1

Ironically years ago it used to be said that you didn't really know a job inside out till you had worked with the company for 2+ years, fear those days have gone, no job is for life, nor can I say I have ever come across someone constantly bubbly everyday, so maybe you are being hard on yourself?

Tip from stupid keep calm! don't try loads of different positions simultaneously as that just dents the confidence eventually, (whilst there are some jobs I just know now to keep away from! so not all lost) maybe it isn't all bad, for me it seems not to work with something I think I'd like and think I'd become bit of an organisation snob so it pays to go against what you think suited to sometimes? just my experience, I hope getting married isn't like my career, ha ha! see it could be worse!

Thanks for the link - I definitely rushed into accepting the offer, think at that point any job was better than none at all!