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Difficult exit from previous role could ruin new opportunity

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TheNaturalBronde · 13/10/2026 22:29

I was dismissed from a role during probation,
I was told that during references in the future it would have to be mentioned.
I am working again and was offered a permanent role somewhere else but of course it’s subject to references.
i was honest on my application form and mentioned leaving in difficult circumstances during the interview but i am absolutely terrified that this is now a cloud over my head ruining every opportunity I’ll ever have.

I suffer anxiety anyway which makes this considerably worse and im already imagining the worse case scenario and wanting to just disappear as i couldn’t face anyone and just constantly catastrophising, it’s going to make me ill.

has anyone been here and recovered from this stage?

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24Dogcuddler · 13/10/2026 23:13

It may depend on the reason for dismissal and what is written on your reference.
I hope you manage to negotiate this difficult situation. Was there any Union support or involvement?

TheNaturalBronde · 13/10/2026 23:37

24Dogcuddler · 13/10/2026 23:13

It may depend on the reason for dismissal and what is written on your reference.
I hope you manage to negotiate this difficult situation. Was there any Union support or involvement?

no Union support I’ve considered joining one

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MN2025 · 14/10/2026 00:14

Why was you dismissed OP?

Lamelie · 14/10/2026 09:46

Have you posted in staff room because it was a teaching role?
Regardless it’s madness not be me a member of a union.
Why were you dismissed?
I failed probation earlier this year (non teaching) and got a new job quickly, no issue with references. I did contact hr at the failed job and requested/ chatted through using them as a reference.

TheNaturalBronde · 14/10/2026 15:44

Can’t do details but was It was considered safeguarding in the sense i witnessed the behaviour of another.

i know i should probably be part
of a union , why is the best one to use.

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24Dogcuddler · 14/10/2026 16:40

NEU

TheNaturalBronde · 14/10/2026 16:46

24Dogcuddler · 14/10/2026 16:40

NEU

What does this mean please

OP posts:
24Dogcuddler · 14/10/2026 17:50

National Education Union

TheNaturalBronde · 14/10/2026 19:37

MN2025 · 14/10/2026 00:14

Why was you dismissed OP?

Witnessed unprofessional conduct they felt i didnt report it quickly enough.

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Notellinganyone · 18/10/2026 12:04

TheNaturalBronde · 14/10/2026 16:46

What does this mean please

Just to agree that it’s vital to belong to a union. They offer support and legal advice independently of your school and you are vulnerable without that. The NEU is the largest teaching union.

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