Probation extended but exceeded every objective

[daimbar]

Line manager has decided to extend my 6 month probation for 3 months.

His reasoning is 'I was given an impossible task' as every other team member left within weeks of me starting and I was 'fire fighting' to cover off their work.

Despite this I have exceeded every objective I was given.

Should I challenge this with HR? Or just keep my head down and focus on impressing him in the next 3 months.

It's been a big blow to my confidence as I thought I was doing really well.

[Arkengarthdale]

Congratulations! So please for you

[Arkengarthdale]

*pleased

[daimbar]

Don't know if anyone is still following this thread but I have an excellent update.

Firstly, I passed probation in my new role with flying colours and all is going great.

But even better news is that my replacement in my old company (who twat boss secretly hired while I was still in the role) handed in her notice yesterday and is leaving at the end of the week! She was still in probation so only had to work a weeks notice.

Apparently ex boss thought they were bosom buddies so is massively in shock and extremely stressed.

Good luck to him explaining that to the Board of Directors! And finding someone else with no hope of a handover. I can't stop laughing

[UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea]

great news. I remember your thread and was furious on your behalf.

[Timeforabiscuit]

Thats fantastic news !!

So glad everything has worked out for you !

[daimbar]

Thank you! I remember your kind words too.

I am really tempted to text ex boss along the lines of 'sorry to hear of the loss of your 6th team member in a year. Good luck explaining that one to the Board 😂' but I realise this isn't the smartest idea!

[daisychain01]

As the saying goes "(s)he who laughs last, laughs loudest"

Very pleased you are getting on so well in your new role. At least you have the satisfaction of being in a company where you are valued and appreciated.

He sounded like a nightmare. Good riddance - the worst part about it is that yet another poor person has been forced out of their job and he still carries on unaffected.

[BigGreenOlives]

So pleased to read your life is going well .

[elkiedee]

Good news about your new job and that you don't have to work with that man. But re temptation to text him, why do you still have his phone number? Time to delete/lose it.

[LoveCakesandWine]

Congratulations that the new role has worked out! Be the bigger person & delete their email & phone number

[redexpat]

That is a very pleasing update. Well done OP.

[Arkengarthdale]

Excellent! And I'm glad ex boss is struggling because I'm a meanie like that

[mohuzivajehi]

Great update! So pleased that things are working out now.

Yeah don't send the rubbing-his-nose-in-it email. Don't worry - I am sure he realises that the problem is him by now.