Had probationary period extended - is this sus?

[RunRocket]

Hi all,

Just looking for advice. I’ve just had my probationary meeting. I’ve been at the company for 7 months and my probationary period was 6 months.

My boss is very happy with my work, said I’ve exceeded expectations etc.

However, the company is restructuring and they want to move me into a slightly different role, which I’ve been expecting/wanting. As a result they are going to extend my probationary period for the new role.

It kind of makes sense to me but also doesn’t. The role is incredibly similar - like 80% or so. I feel like it does not give me a lot of security.

I will have a follow up meeting later today or tomorrow to discuss the new role in detail. What do you guys think?

If you've not worked for them for 2 years your employment is still insecure anyway, passing probation is no guarantee that they can get rid of you.

At my work we would pass probation for the first role (this brings benefits such as sick pay) then commence a new probationary period for the new role, but retain the benefits from passing the first if that makes sense

It makes no sense. You met the requirements at six months so should have passed probation.

The problem you have is that unless you can prove discrimination you cannot claim unfair dismissal until you have been there two years.

As you are being moved to a job you want, and have excellent feedback on your current job consider, how much you want to rock the boat.

Ask if they will confirm in writing that you passed probation on job 1 but are now required to do probation on job 2.

It’s ridiculous and means nothing because they can still dismiss you but sometimes jumping through a hoop is a pragmatic response.

Did you pass the probation period for the first role and is this a new probation period for second role? Or did you not pass the probation period for the first role?

I think most people start looking for. New job if they don't pass their probation as it normally means they are not a good fit or the employer has second thoughts about them.

Probationary periods are meaningless in reality - unless you’ve been there two years you have very few rights. I wouldn’t worry too much.

Its fine. They are moving you to a new role so they are extending the probationary period to see how you get on in the new role.