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AIBU?

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AIBU to just quit?

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butwhatthecazz · 23/09/2015 17:55

Namechange.

Ok, so I have been working at the same big department store for 2 years now, but have recently moved departments so have had to re start my probationary period again. It has come to the end of the 4 month period last week and i thought i was safe - my KPIs are the best etc. and nobody has ever expressed an issue before. EXCEPT the new SM (senior manager) who after one conversation has decided to get a bee in his bonnet about me for some reason (dont want to say what happened incase I out myself) and has just failed my probation :( I now have one month to prove I can stay there, otherwise my contract will be terminated. If I get fired, they will not let me apply there ever again. Plus I really cant afford to lose this job right now!!

The way I see it I have a few options:

Lick his arse for the next month and hope to pass (then move departments)
Quit and re-apply in the same store
Quit and reapply in a different store

I REALLY dont want to leave - I have built a big support system in this place and I think leaving would really affect my MH :( but for this new manager whatever I do isn't good enough. Everyone agrees this is completely unfair treatment and potentially I could go down the HR route..

At a bit of a loss really. Any advice would be really really appreciated. Thanks.

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laffymeal · 23/09/2015 17:58

It's difficult without having a bit more info. Did you stuff up and deserve not to have passed the probation or is the manager picking on you unfairly.

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butwhatthecazz · 23/09/2015 18:01

No its completely unfair... I am the top performer in my department and just cannot understand it.. they are saying I need to work on my 'presence' i.e I have 'restingbitchface' but that is SURELY not grounds to fire someone. I get it they want little robots to work in this shop but its all just a bit ridiculous. Im just angry this man who has worked here for 2 weeks feels he knows enough about my performance over 4 months to make a decision like this. Maybe to take it higher if I feel im not getting anywhere in a couple of weeks?

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LineyReborn · 23/09/2015 18:02

Did you deserve it?

If not, I would consider HR. Stressful, but necessary.

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butwhatthecazz · 23/09/2015 18:02

Other managers on his level when asked if they would have had the same response have said to me 'absolutely not' but there is nothing they can do..

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Welshmaenad · 23/09/2015 18:05

I think you need to speak to a as - I'm not an expert but surely if you've been continuously employed for over two years you have some legal protection and can't just be dismissed?

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 23/09/2015 18:06

I've consulted at three big department stores and I don't believe any of them would rehire someone who quit. Especially not within a year or so. I know for one the policy was leavers wouldn't be rehired for three years, minimum, and only if they had developed their skills.

Are you sure you'll be considered again if you do quit? That would change your options considerably.

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butwhatthecazz · 23/09/2015 18:08

If I were to quit, I would be considered again but it would be very hard. They will see the length of employment in the department and kind of know. Then go to said mean manager for reference and then thats it.

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LineyReborn · 23/09/2015 18:10

Don't quit fgs. Deal with it through proper procedures.

InimitableJeeves · 23/09/2015 18:10

I suggest you post in the legal section and/or go to your local Citizens Advice Bureau. If you have been employed there for over two years I really don't see how they can put you on probation or sack you without going through proper disciplinary procedures. If your KPIs are fine then I can't see that they could produce good reasons for sacking you.

Mind you, if you work in a customer facing role in a department store, I can see how a restingbitchface could be an issue.

PrimalLass · 23/09/2015 18:14

I don't see how they can restart your employment terms if you have been employed continuously. You should phone acas.

Welshmaenad · 23/09/2015 18:16

Sorry that was Acas not a as!

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butwhatthecazz · 23/09/2015 18:16

I moved department so therefore have started on a new contract and had to go through the process again. Will call up to HR tomorrow and see if there is anything they can suggest.

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PrimalLass · 23/09/2015 18:19

But you shouldn't have started again as it is the same company.

Gatekeeper · 23/09/2015 18:23

you don't start from scratch when you move department! It's the same company; they are bullshitting you. I would contact ACAS and also consider joining a union

c4kedout · 23/09/2015 18:47

are you in a union? do you think you failed it fairly? If you think you are on solid ground, I would consider a grievance.

c4kedout · 23/09/2015 18:48

agree also with PP, the new probationary period sounds unusual.

Thefuckinggrinch · 23/09/2015 18:52

I've never heard of a new probatonary period and entirely new contract for change in department. Sounds like a bullshit exercise to strip you of the rights you have after being there 2 years tbh.

I second the don't quit and go HR route if needed.

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