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Do I quit my job?

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sodoffbeforemycupofcoff · 22/07/2026 10:17

I started a role last year and was on 6 months probation. 8 months into the role my probation was extended due to instances that occurred between the two months my probation should have been reviewed (6-8 months).
I was told what I need to do to “get there” which I have taken on board and tried hard to do. since the meeting, I have had another (informal) meeting with my manager that I asked for to explain how I feel since the meeting everything seems to be going wrong. I come in each day expecting to be fired and I keep seeing emails with my name on that are “going wrong”. For context this role is extremely high pressure, I work a full day of customer service calls while trying to process sales orders that come through constantly and fast with every particular requirements that we must make sure the item has. It’s like working two full time jobs.
I broke down on my call and said I don’t know if it is my time to just say I quit and be done with it.
My manager did say since my probation meeting I am now meeting my other targets, but it is other things I now need to brush up on. He followed up by saying he didn’t want to see me go and believes I have all the potential to complete probation.
this doesn’t disregard my anxiety and constant fear. I have children who rely on me. I have been looking elsewhere but nothing is coming up that would fit my needs. I am a single mother with high outgoings. I just don’t know what to do for the best.

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sodoffbeforemycupofcoff · 22/07/2026 13:56

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They were something called “credits” when I was informed they are common and a lot of people get them.
everyone on the team has got them I think the issue lay with it being in my probationary period … well two months after it was due, but yes.

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sodoffbeforemycupofcoff · 22/07/2026 13:54

ThePeppyOpalScroller · 22/07/2026 13:11

No decent employer would expect someone to do an impossible job. Get out while you have a chance. They probably recycle your role over and over.

The thing is there are plenty of people who are doing well. I suffer with ADHD do I really struggle more than the standard person and I get that things I do cause back lash but I can’t live in constant anxiety it’s really getting me down

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Minasama · 22/07/2026 13:49

Look for something else but don’t quit till you get it.
Pressure will be off as you know you’re going, but you won’t put yourself in financial difficulty.

Moscowunderground · 22/07/2026 13:48

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ThePeppyOpalScroller · 22/07/2026 13:11

No decent employer would expect someone to do an impossible job. Get out while you have a chance. They probably recycle your role over and over.

InWithPeaceOutWithStress · 22/07/2026 12:44

The first 6 months are the hardest in a new job. It sounds like you’ve made a lot of progress and your manager wants you to stay and has faith in you. In another 6 months you’ll find it all much easier.

It may not be the right job for you, and I’m sure you’ll find another job you prefer but I would be cautious about quitting before you have something else lined up.

sodoffbeforemycupofcoff · 22/07/2026 12:29

JustFrustrated · 22/07/2026 12:07

They’re a shit employer. Move on

I agree. But it’s so hard finding a job now

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JustFrustrated · 22/07/2026 12:07

sodoffbeforemycupofcoff · 22/07/2026 12:00

That’s exactly it. The contract says unless it is passed, presume it has been extended.
I had no issues raised prior. They just extended it after 2 months.

They’re a shit employer. Move on

sodoffbeforemycupofcoff · 22/07/2026 12:02

amber763 · 22/07/2026 10:20

Honestly id look for something else. You cant spend all day anxious and worrying about mistakes. You'll make yourself unwell. Im sorry you're feeling this way. I've been there

Thank you. I am looking for another job. I have worked out my finances and it wouldnt be the end of the world but I’m worried sick.

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sodoffbeforemycupofcoff · 22/07/2026 12:00

JustFrustrated · 22/07/2026 11:15

So at the end of the six months probation period, was it extended then?

The way I’ve read your post looks like you had no 6 month extension/completion and suddenly in month 8 they extended it?

That’s exactly it. The contract says unless it is passed, presume it has been extended.
I had no issues raised prior. They just extended it after 2 months.

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JustFrustrated · 22/07/2026 11:15

So at the end of the six months probation period, was it extended then?

The way I’ve read your post looks like you had no 6 month extension/completion and suddenly in month 8 they extended it?

AnonyMumAuDHD · 22/07/2026 11:10

Life is too short to be this unhappy and anxious. You’ve given it a good go, but it seems you and this company/team aren’t a great fit. Start sending your CV out today and, yes, I’d consider leaving before you are pushed if you can line something else up (though you might want to check whether you claim benefits should you need them if you have left rather than been let go - am out of the loop on whether this affects claiming UC etc).

I’d have a good think about what it is in this role that doesn’t work, though, so you can address or avoid it in the next role. Is it the people? Sometimes that is all it takes. Is it self esteem/lack of confidence in your skills, so would doing some free online courses to up-skill be useful (there are loads on the gov.uk website, plus google ‘free’ courses)? Is it the industry and can your skills/role be used in another?

nomas · 22/07/2026 10:24

Is there a trusted colleague who does the same or similar job?

Have a chat/coffee with them and ask them if the workload is normal. Ie Are the call taking and simultaneous order processing normal expectations? Or are they trying to make you do two people’s jobs?

Then speak to your manager and say you want a clear plan of what is going well and what needs to be improved to pass your probation.

Oldgum · 22/07/2026 10:20

It sounds as though the decision will very likely be taken out of your hands soon anyway.
ie jump before being pushed

amber763 · 22/07/2026 10:20

Honestly id look for something else. You cant spend all day anxious and worrying about mistakes. You'll make yourself unwell. Im sorry you're feeling this way. I've been there