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Razkal719 t1_j6515sf wrote

>I’ve just been put on an improvement plan so assume they’re trying to get rid of me

Don't assume this, especially if you have 10 years with this company. Work the plan, apply yourself and show them you're willing to improve. Going forward, whether with this company or another, don't vent to your boss. Vent to your friends after work. Your boss is not your friend. It's an axiom of business that you don't bring a problem to your boss if you don't have a solution, it doesn't have to great solution and don't expect it to be implemented, but it shows that your thinking and not just complaining. Also if your lucky enough to have a good boss and good relationship with them, support them both in your work and your words. Don't mean to sound cringe, but this is a real learning opportunity.

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24556001895 t1_j67b0dx wrote

‘Improvement plan’ are usually them telling him he’s on thin ice.

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johnackelley t1_j6hjecs wrote

OP is definitely in the wrong, but refusing to hear a problem unless it's accompanied by a solution is why so many businesses fail. Unless it's explicitly your job to come up with solutions for a given problem, you should not have to offer a solution. Whoever manages the aspect of the company with the problem should offer the solution.

Shutting down criticism is a fantastic way to never grow. This applies to people, business, and anything else with problems. Also, it seems that companies are never on the hook for offering solutions to their employees problems.

Poor performance? "Find a way to fix it or you're fired." Problem with the company? "Offer a solution or shut up." Funny how that works.

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mook1178 t1_j65jaro wrote

>but I’m just not sure how to improve anymore.

Just spit balling here...MAYBE FOLLOW THE PLAN THEY LAID OUT FOR YOU

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[deleted] OP t1_j65nf0h wrote

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chaos021 t1_j67iz2i wrote

I don't understand how you've been there 10 years, get propped up and promoted and are still fairly useless. Maybe they fired her because of you? If you're incapable of doing something that is your job without explicit guidance, then your termination is most likely appropriate. No one has time for hand-holding in the real world, and the ones who take the time to do so should be regarded as saints. You, however, decided to spit in her face and shit on her name when the opportunity presented itself.

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deahamlet t1_j67iwa0 wrote

Hahahaha

Had someone like you on an improvement plan. Man was "senior X position" (don't want to reveal too much) but was incapable of managing his workload, achieve goals, or plan a path for a project. However his "senior" job description included all those expectations and that's why his position was many many thousands more than a regular position. He could only do stuff if you told him A, B, C. Which even someone not in his specialty could do, let alone juniors.

Yes, the improvement plan led to him being let go. With plenty of cause.

Improve yourself, sounds like you've been skating by.

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