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(I helped save b3ta! Nobby's Alter Ego has the ball ache about something or other, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:01, archived)
# wood.
(I helped save b3ta! monkdagola but how do you TURN a phrase?, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:02, archived)
# When's the next challenge starting?
In other news I just had the worst review of my fucking life. I am now in fear for my job.
(I helped save b3ta! wastedindustry yes indeed sir, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:02, archived)
# What did they say?
Quit the job and be a suicide boy.

I had wondered where you'd gone.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain Wow currently being a cunt in Infamous, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:03, archived)
# I was thinking about quitting
but the irony is that I actually enjoy working here. I know that sounds crazy.

(I helped save b3ta! wastedindustry yes indeed sir, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:04, archived)
# Oh no, that's not crazy.
I'd love to work on my own in a little room. That sounds like bliss.

*currently works in a big room with lots of people*

Edit- *hug* good luck, whatever.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain Wow currently being a cunt in Infamous, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:05, archived)
# This is the thing
they've said I need to be out on the main floor now. They say I have to be 'more visible'.
(I helped save b3ta! wastedindustry yes indeed sir, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:07, archived)
# I'd say you're fairly fucking visible already.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain Wow currently being a cunt in Infamous, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:08, archived)
# According to my manager
most of the external IT staff call me "the tall techy with the piercings".
(I helped save b3ta! wastedindustry yes indeed sir, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:09, archived)
# That's a fairly accurate assessment.
Good luck lovie, let me know how it goes.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain Wow currently being a cunt in Infamous, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:10, archived)
# oh dear, open-plan offices.
I wouldn't wish them on anyone.
(I helped save b3ta! J Peasemould Gruntfuttock Alpha Mike Foxtrot, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:09, archived)
# today
*soothes you with envolving*
(I helped save b3ta! GrandmaOfShoes, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:03, archived)
# erk
"bad review"+"feel like that's it"

I'd call that planned...

sorry dude, time to hit jobsite or something :/
(I helped save b3ta! discomeats This canoe, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:03, archived)
# Planned?
(I helped save b3ta! wastedindustry yes indeed sir, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:05, archived)
# it's amazing the shit that can go on behind your back at a workplace, remember your only real workplace responsiblity is ultimately covering your ass
because people do get very two faced and full of crap

and if the review was completely one sided about how badly you've done the job it's not usually a good sign

also, I'd say, that if they wait for a review to tell you how bad your performance is, your direct management is incompetant. utterly incompetant.

If your direct management isn't shit, then someone has decided they don't like you for whatever reason. The "whatever reason" can be absolutely anything. It could even be something simply nothing to do with you.

I'm not trying to pour piss on your parade here, it's just the way things go

/discomeats had it with crap employers and juvenile coworkers blog
(I helped save b3ta! discomeats This canoe, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:12, archived)
# I see what you're saying.
To be fair, they did also say that I was very good at certain things - the skills I need are all there, the last month has seen some very good reports coming in etc.
I'm wondering if it's just me taking everything too much to heart and panicking.
My manager basically said "I know it's stressful, but keep doing what you're doing and improve your communication and you should be ok".
Fingers crossed, eh?
(I helped save b3ta! wastedindustry yes indeed sir, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:18, archived)
# fingers crossed
just remember that a boss isn't just there to tell you what to do, he's also there to make sure you are able to do what you are meant to do.

it's a distinction that some don't get.

just think happy thoughts, and it's only a job, and there's plenty more out there :D

tho being jobless and destitute is no fun :(

yay \o/
(I helped save b3ta! discomeats This canoe, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:20, archived)
# otherwise you'll wnd up walking out, becoming an unemployed contractor...
...and spending 6 years drifting from one shite short-term job to another, relying on driving a fucking taxi to pay most of the bills.

(whilst having the satisfaction of seeing the company fold completely within 2 months due to the loss of their entire programming team (me), and they inability to get anyone else to work in such a shite environment. if your lucky)
(coobeastie Used to Be in Evil Gazebo, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:23, archived)
# oh!
what happened?
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:05, archived)
# Haven't met objectives, haven't shown ability to communicate within team,
haven't been proactive, etc etc.

On the other hand they have said they're very happy with my work this last month.
Also they have no problem with my skills.

We'll see how it pans out, but I'm going to try my hardest to make sure I keep this job.
(I helped save b3ta! wastedindustry yes indeed sir, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:06, archived)
# Call a meeting
Brainstorm with the team all the actions required to fixed the problem
Allocate the actions/ responsibility to the team

:)

been there, done that
(Boo-Tokk is like, DUDE, and WHOA, its AWESOME, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:11, archived)
# oops
:(

(ps : the word "beta" didn't come up at all? :)
(I helped save b3ta! The Alchemist king of the needlessly complicated, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:05, archived)
# They have no idea about my browsing activities.
(I helped save b3ta! wastedindustry yes indeed sir, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:07, archived)
# \m/-_-\m/
(I helped save b3ta! The Alchemist king of the needlessly complicated, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:09, archived)
# Talk about wanting to develop yourself and a 5 year plan
Always works*

*may not work
(I helped save b3ta! Dixipoos Bye Bye Blackbird, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:05, archived)
# I doubt that will work
my probation review is at the end of this month, and I strongly suspect I'm going to flunk it. For the third time.
(I helped save b3ta! wastedindustry yes indeed sir, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:08, archived)
# Sounds like a rather shabby day - sorry to hear that.
Deffo go have a scan of Jobsite...
(I helped save b3ta! J Peasemould Gruntfuttock Alpha Mike Foxtrot, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:07, archived)
# I have to admit I'm tempted.
I could probably get a similar job and start afresh.
(I helped save b3ta! wastedindustry yes indeed sir, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:09, archived)
# Jeez
Don't give up! If these jokers are on your CV then the next company will ring them for a reference. Poor performance follows like a bad smell.

Fix it (or give them the impression that its fixed), THEN leave.
(Boo-Tokk is like, DUDE, and WHOA, its AWESOME, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:13, archived)
# Or just lie.
*worked for me for over 20 years*
(I helped save b3ta! J Peasemould Gruntfuttock Alpha Mike Foxtrot, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:28, archived)
# Oooh I have a bit of a thing for Claire Nasir
(I helped save b3ta! ERG1008 is climbing in yo windows & snatchin yo people up, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:03, archived)
# yes
because this is what would happen if they rules the earth.
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Wed 13 Jun 2007, 17:06, archived)