Offered a permanent job contract - no probation period and 3 months notice period

db570uk

Hi To All

I was offered a permanent job on Tuesday this week and
was looking over the contract and seen the employer doesnt stipulate a probation period for me even though at the interview they had said 3 months. I am not sure if they have now changed their mind. I have a hidden disability (past cancer). I made the company aware during recruitment

I have always had a probationary perod to work to in all the jobs I have had

Is there anything I should be wary of if I did take up the job offer. I am worried without a probationary period I wont be told what is expected of me objectively, normally what people are told through their probation period) and could be easily dismissed

Also the employer has put there that I have to give 3 months notice if I decide to leave the post. I feel that is a bit excessive but the wage I am being paid is quite high.

Grateful for any thoughts

elsien

The probationary period is academic as with or without it they can get shut of you at any point anyway, unless it's directly related to your disability.
You should be asking about what's expected of you anyway, if you're unclear. You can always follow up by email if you want a record and formal 1/2/1s aren't happening.
With regards to the 3 months notice, how much do they give you if they do decide to let you go for any reason?

El_Torro

You're not really protected until you've been there 2 years anyway, so a lack of probation period doesn't really help you that much. It does mean that they have to give you the contracted notice period if they do decide to get rid of you though, so that's a bonus.


A 3 month notice period is pretty normal in the company I currently work for. Since you say the salary is quite high I wouldn't be too surprised about it. If you're applying for relatively senior positions in future then employers do often expect to have to wait up to 3 months for you.

elsien

Don't wait until a formal review if you're not sure about things.
Ask how you can find out/learn as soon as you spot any deficits. If it's a high paid role, I presume they'll expect you to be pro-active in this respect.
Good luck.