Objectives set when starting new job

MWAUGH1983

I started a new job in September and was given a list of objectives with the first one being January 31st.

I am being told I am not up to scratch, but with objectives set of jan 31st why would I need to be up to standard now ?

Furthermore areas they are raising as not good enough are covered in objectives which have a target of 28th Feb and 30th April - surely you would have more time to get to grips with this ?

I am under the cosh at work with HR meeting next monday.

Cheers
MWAUGH

t0rt0ise

Obviously they don’t think you’re on target to meet the dates set. If you need help with something, ask for it. It would look good to show that you know where you are failing.


Edit: word missed out!

Sanne

Do you have a three or six months probation period?
If three they will need to make a decision now-ish (depending on when in Sep you started) about passing/failing/extending.

Also, as was already said - if there is an objective for the end of Jan progress should be visible by now.

How much time you'll have to get to grips will also depend on your level of seniority- the more senior the more likely you'll be expected to hit the ground running.

xapprenticex

Saying "Why would i need to be up to standard now" rings alarm bells. Dont say that to anyone at work please.

sangie595

Sanne wrote: »

Do you have a three or six months probation period?
If three they will need to make a decision now-ish (depending on when in Sep you started) about passing/failing/extending.

Also, as was already said - if there is an objective for the end of Jan progress should be visible by now.

How much time you'll have to get to grips will also depend on your level of seniority- the more senior the more likely you'll be expected to hit the ground running.

A probationary period is irrelevant. The can dismiss for almost any reason within the first two years; and they can dismiss fairly for performance readings at any time. So they don't have to make any decisions now, in reality.

TELLIT01

MWAUGH1983 wrote: »

I started a new job in September and was given a list of objectives with the first one being January 31st.

I am being told I am not up to scratch, but with objectives set of jan 31st why would I need to be up to standard now ?

It will be a case that you haven't progressed to the level they would have expected by now, rather than not having fully achieved the objective. You are over 3 months into the objective period so should have made very clear progress on it by now.
If you don't think you should be working on an objective until the day it is due to be achieved you are going to be in big trouble.

Comms69

Let's say the objective is to be able to create a film by Jan 31st.


The employer may consider that you should at this stage be able to film it, but Jan 10th, edit it, by Jan 20th upload it. So that on Jan 31st, there is a film ready to go.


Most tasks have stages to completion.

gettingtheresometime

Were you employed via an agency?


I only ask as it may be that the employers have a clause whereby they can reclaim some/all of the recruitment fees charged - this was the case when I was 'let go'

MWAUGH1983

I work across 3 different areas whereas other people of same grade work within the same area so I think with them having experience in the job already its surely easier to work and be focused to a set area. Yet a new person has to deal with it all.

MWAUGH1983

gettingtheresometime wrote: »

Were you employed via an agency?


I only ask as it may be that the employers have a clause whereby they can reclaim some/all of the recruitment fees charged - this was the case when I was 'let go'

No its a fixed term contract employed by them.

How did you find getting a new job after being let go. Sorry to hear of your troubles.

gettingtheresometime

MWAUGH1983 wrote: »

No its a fixed term contract employed by them.

How did you find getting a new job after being let go. Sorry to hear of your troubles.

Oh it was many many moons ago.

Basically took whatever job I could get & put it behind me.