Think im about to be 'managed out' after complaint

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My manager is using my performance review to punish me for something not related. Ive always had great reviews.

How do i stand up for myself?

Wbat else can i expect when this kind of stuff starts?

You may have always received good reviews, but if you have acted inappropriately or breached your organisation’s policies, that is a problem. Your post is quite vague, so it’s difficult to give specific advice.

If you’ve failed to meet expectations or there have been complaints, then you need to acknowledge this and put forward ideas on how you would improve and resolve the issues. Own up to mistakes rather than cover up, any normal person will appreciate that.

If it’s simply a performance matter, then it may be best to move on and find another role that is more suited to your skills.

However, if you’ve followed all procedures correctly and have consistently performed well, then it’s clear something is out of alignment - in which case, it may be that the organisation isn’t worth working for.

From my experience of dealing with employment issues, the best outcome in the end is the most stress free option where you can maintain good references- find another job, don’t wait to get pushed out. No need for a review if you leave.

Thanks for that. My title is unclear. I made the complaint about workload multiple times over many months and i finally took a couple of days off with stress.

Are there others with the same workload and will they share your complaint? E.g. all act together

A manager can and should bring up your complaint about workload in a review discussion if the framing is genuinely about support, problem-solving, and how to help you succeed.

If you don’t think they are addressing it in good faith (perception can matter here so you ought to have an open discussion) then instead of getting documented out find another job.

If you’re finding the job so stressful that you’re signed off, isn’t the best thing to do to look for a different job? Chances of the job changing are pretty slim, so you need to think about what’s best for your long term health and happiness?

I quit my job due to stress and politics; things are not going to change; it is better for your mental health to leave in your own terms; however if you have the resilient to fight back and think you can get a settlement perhaps contact UCAS, an employment lawyer or an union.

Best of luck

If a complaint has been made then it's your manager's duty to the business to address it with you.

Is this manager the same manager who has previously given you good reviews? How do you get on with them?

Unless there are financial pressures it doesn't make sense to get rid of good people for no reason. Are there are personality clashes and toxic behaviour behind it?

I would say in the current environment businesses can easily replace their workers or they can choose not to replace, the latter being very common.

Fighting them is a lose lose situation. Get out with head held high.

Check company policy for an anti retaliation policy
if you said you were stressed they have to carry out a risk assessment. Ask them why this hasn’t been done https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/risk-assessment.htm