I'm looking for some support / hand hold.
I was promoted to Manager during maternity leave. Since I was back I had several health issues and my DC kept falling sick at the nursery which impacted my life and especially work. Due to series of events I'm now standing at the cusp of being either fired with pay for notice period or take a severance package and leave respectfully.
I'm at a Big4. I've been offered 4 months pay as well as garden leave to cover my notice period.
I have asked for a demotion and lower salary (to keep inflow of salary to cover mortgage payments) but that's not an option. I'm very disheartened.
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Possiblyoutofjob · 19/03/2024 14:08
3luckystars · 19/03/2024 14:14
God that’s really tough, I’m sorry.
If you take the severance package, you will still leave with a reference but it’s not as much money as the other option, is this correct?
BasiliskStare · 19/03/2024 15:01
Have you already been through the performance plan ? These can take a while. I am sure you have asked but could you ask if they can give you the higher of the two amounts but still leave with a good reference. The answer may be no but worth asking if you haven't.
I can understand you are disheartened but if leaving is a fait accompli and they are doing it within rules etc then the best thing is to negotiate the best package you can.
I wish you well @Possiblyoutofjob
PickledPurplePickle · 20/03/2024 05:55
To get to the point of almost being fired there must have been a lot of incidents and meetings to this point
Are the reasons for termination about time off, etc or are they about performance?
peplepue · 20/03/2024 06:08
The problem is your utilisation, is there a lack of client work for your skill set?
Or are there roles but are engagement managers unwilling to take you onto jobs because of performance?
Have you looked at what's available in smaller consulting firms or industry? There's still a lot out there.
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Possiblyoutofjob · 20/03/2024 06:12
There was a lack of work for 2 months team wide. But certain other people were getting more work than I did. 2 of my previous engagements were also given to my colleagues while I was "shouting " for more work.
peplepue · 20/03/2024 06:08
The problem is your utilisation, is there a lack of client work for your skill set?
Or are there roles but are engagement managers unwilling to take you onto jobs because of performance?
Have you looked at what's available in smaller consulting firms or industry? There's still a lot out there.
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