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AIBU?

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Colleagues discussing non performer at work

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Lisacrimplier · 02/09/2022 00:18

We have a new colleague who is attending a meeting as their performance at work isn’t great. Been there a month and has now got a letter inviting to a meeting.

we are a small office and I’m on another team. Our team can hear them talk about this colleague.

AIBU for thinking it’s not professional for them to do it?

im so anxious about everything as well. It’s not my battle but it’s a horrible situation as they will get sacked.

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ihatethefuckingmuffin · 02/09/2022 00:40

Why do you think it’s unprofessional for them to talk about a colleague?

If the person is about to be fired this won’t be the first meeting they have had. If the person didn’t want to loose their job they should have done the work. I wouldn’t feel sorry for them, but would the rest of their team. It’s really frustrating when someone isn’t doing their job

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Lisacrimplier · 02/09/2022 00:42

The colleague is on probation and been in the job a month. They are a nice person but don’t seem to be able to do the job.
they will now not have a job :/

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spareroomtears · 02/09/2022 01:15

Lisacrimplier · 02/09/2022 00:42

The colleague is on probation and been in the job a month. They are a nice person but don’t seem to be able to do the job.
they will now not have a job :/

Do you want them to keep their job even if they are unable to do it? im confused about the point of your post?

Flatandhappy · 02/09/2022 01:21

If they are having a meeting about this colleague, eg about redistributing her work, what her loss will mean to the team etc. they should book a meeting room. If they are gossiping I agree it is unprofessional to do that where they can be overheard. Whether or not you have the guts to call them out on it is up to you.

Guttedme · 02/09/2022 01:31

They could go on to find a better workplace. Better to have a shock now then at 11 months of say a 12 month fixed term contract to be off boarded. 1, 2, 4, 6 weeks can be hid from the CV whereas longer just cant be.

I'm not justifing that ever speaking derogative behind someone's back is the right way, it isn't. Training in workplaces today just isn't what it was 20 years ago.

Second day live and on my own, opening the laptop to see the message that I did from my team leader, I just wanted to shut the thing down. (after 4 weeks of being trained utter basics and even that is debatable it turns out by someone who ultimately has spent a number of years in the business, so much more could have been done with those 4 weeks)

Just be glad the business you are in can afford to let them go and it isn't a "they need me more then I need them right now" where they are kept on for amusement to be the 'weakest link' and bullied for others amusement, never mind loss of confidence when in the wrong place.

We have a benefit system and loads of vacancies out there.

custardbear · 02/09/2022 01:37

Lisacrimplier · 02/09/2022 00:42

The colleague is on probation and been in the job a month. They are a nice person but don’t seem to be able to do the job.
they will now not have a job :/

Sounds like bad training if they're failing a before even a month!

Guttedme · 03/09/2022 00:07

custardbear · 02/09/2022 01:37

Sounds like bad training if they're failing a before even a month!

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yep, set up to fail, indicative of so many work places now.

Antarcticant · 03/09/2022 00:10

No, irrespective of any wider issues, it isn't professional for them to be gossiping about their colleague. Can you raise it with your manager, so she can speak to their manager?

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