Extended Probation Period

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I am graded as average in most areas
Excellent > Good > Average > Below Standard.

For example, my Ability to Carry the Job, Quality of Work and Relationships, were all graded as Average

You need to identify specific things that count towards Good and the things you do that if you stopped would not down grade you.

if your manager is not giving you this information then talk to the people that have been there longer and have worked this out.

if your metrics in your view are meeting "Good" ask the manager why they think this is average and they need to be to become "Excellent" that's what you need to be aiming for.

What contractual things change once you are considered passed probation?

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assa96 wrote: »

Dear All Money Savers,

I am a 20-year-old male employed as a Marketing Assistant at a local College.

I have worked there for 6 months and performed to the best of my ability. For example, 15-20 hours overtime a week, constantly pushing myself out of my comfort zone and completing tasks as efficiently as possible.

During my probation period, I had 3 probation reviews, which have been a little disappointing. No matter how much effort I put in, I am graded as average in most areas - Excellent > Good > Average > Below Standard. For example, my Ability to Carry the Job, Quality of Work and Relationships, were all graded as Average.

I have really pushed myself these last two months and just had my final probation review, which my manager judged that I had made a minor improvement in my work. Hence, she has decided to extend my probation period by two months. She says this is to give me an opportunity to prove myself, however, I do not want to be fooled. I am aware that she could’ve just made her mind up already and this could just be to show she has taken the correct steps to avoid dismissal (this is a public sector job). - Im not sure it is public sector, but that's not the point. You can be dismissed, private or public, for any reason in first two years.

I enjoy working at the College and feel I am being criticised too harshly, considering there are hard stats that I am over-performing.

I can’t try any harder and feel incredibly frustrated and under-appreciated.
Should I just throw in the towel?

It's up to you, but don't be disillusioned that you have some magic public sector shield