I've namechanged and written this so it isn't identifying.
I'm being managed out at work. Various things have happened but the latest is that I'm at the end of an 'improvement plan'. I can not meet their targets, and whatever I do I won't improve so suspect I will be getting fired shortly. They want me out. I'm desperately looking for another job but no luck so far.
I'm looking advice on what to do. I don't want to get fired and have that affect any future chance of employment so I need to hand my notice in.
So:
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Is there a reason not to ask for gardening leave? They have no reason to agree to it... But it would be in helpful in terms of finding a new job. However I need the money so if it was to be unpaid I would rather grit my teeth and serve my notice and get paid for it.
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if I hand my notice in, if I don't get a new job immediately, any advice on what to say to potential employers about why I left? Is 'I handed my notice in so I could take on new projects immediately' ok? Stumped on this
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References: my manager is in a similar position to me but has been lucky enough to get himself a new job. We get on well. He is leaving at the end of October. Should I not get a job until after he leaves, what do I do about a reference? Can I still give his name and personal contact details? Or do I need to give my employers details? I am very worried about a bad reference.
Is there anything else I need to consider? I'm really worried about my career and of course finances.
Thanks in advance