Have I passed my probation?

rougeisland

My original probation was 3 months but my boss found out I was looking at other jobs and extended my probation to 6 months. The 6 month period lapsed 2 weeks ago and she has signed me up for training in a couple months time. Can I assume I’ve passed? I’d ask my employer but they aren’t very professional and asking could cause more bother than it’s worth. 

TELLIT01

E-mail your manager for confirmation that you have passed your probation.  In reality it makes little difference as you have little job security until you have been employed for 2 years.  It may affect how much notice you have to give, sick pay entitlement etc so it is worth checking.

LinLui

I'd look at your contract. Is there any benefit to you in passing probation? Legally speaking, if you've passed your end date without being told otherwise,  then you've passed. If there's a benefit to you in raising it,  then do. If not,  I'd be tempted to say nothing and just keep the knowledge to yourself. If you ever need to know that fact,  then you can point it out. But if you think raising it has no benefit and don't trust your employer ( which you suggest you don't), I'd keep it to myself and not raise any questions.

Wyndham

I have to wonder about the type of employer who extends your probation not for any reason to do with your performance, but becuase you are looking at other jobs.

I firmly believe that even if you are 100% happy in your role, there is benefit to keeping an eye on the market so you know what is happening in the wider world!

Marcon

Wyndham said:

I have to wonder about the type of employer who extends your probation not for any reason to do with your performance, but becuase you are looking at other jobs.

I firmly believe that even if you are 100% happy in your role, there is benefit to keeping an eye on the market so you know what is happening in the wider world!

...but possibly not always wise to let your employer know what you're doing, especially if (as in OP's case) they've only been in post for a matter of weeks.

Brie

Reminds me of the time I was told my contract wasn't going to be renewed.  I asked what contract as I had been given a permanent job.  I was then told I wasn't being retained because I hadn't done X, Y & Z and had repeatedly done A, B & C instead for the entire year.  I asked when I had been told I was doing things wrong.  Really tied them up in knots.  So I'd keep it to yourself and wait until they say something to you, or not.