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[Days like these...]

Long story short. In January I would be with my current employer 6 years. Never been put on a coaching or PIP. Upper management came in on Friday informed me I was being demoted and getting a pay cut for Performance and that was that. Yesterday in my filenI find that there is final corrective action for performance waiting for me to sign that I was not told about.
I know what this is about in January I would be 80% vested in some money I have coming to me. So does anyone need a Landscaper? I do roofing and hang drywall too.

 

[KrakenIPA]

I always recommend folks to try to get into hotel/hospitality work. You seem handy and if you can find the right spot that needs a body in maintenance you can get in on an entry level gig where you can flex your experience. You seem to be taking it well, so you probably know the old saying 'don't stop moving forward'. If those miserable fucks would drop you at the holidays after the time you gave them then it was probably gonna be a shit job to hold on to in the long run. Keep ya head up!

 

[Burning Blade]

I got fired from my "dream job" right before Christmas a few years ago, and right before a $12k bonus I would have received. Was a humbling experience. Really sorry to hear about your situation, but keep your chin up and you'll bounce back even better than before!

 

[Days like these...]

I always recommend folks to try to get into hotel/hospitality work. You seem handy and if you can find the right spot that needs a body in maintenance you can get in on an entry level gig where you can flex your experience. You seem to be taking it well, so you probably know the old saying 'don't stop moving forward'. If those miserable fucks would drop you at the holidays after the time you gave them then it was probably gonna be a shit job to hold on to in the long run. Keep ya head up!

Thanks, I've been through a lot so this registers as a blip. Being angry about isnt going to make things any better. I'm the best worker they have they just don't want me vested at 80% so they demoted one month before that happened. I've cleaned up my resume and have started the job hunt. They put me on a final (without telling me about it I found it in my file waiting to be signed) they want to see drastic improvement in 90 days without even specifying where I'm not meeting job expectations. So I've got 3 months to find another job before I get the axe.

 

[Lord Panda]

Sorry you're getting the short end of stick mate. Given your skillset, what about going into business for yourself?

 

[Days like these...]

Sorry you're getting the short end of stick mate. Given your skillset, what about going into business for yourself?

I'm a super hard worker and I believe a job well done is reward in and of itself but I've never been very ambitious it's one of my many character flaws.

 

[Lord Panda]

I'm a super hard worker and I believe a job well done is reward in and of itself but I've never been very ambitious it's one of my many character flaws.

Shame, as landscapers - and seemingly of the trades - are doing alright for themselves though there's a huge demand for housing and construction in Australia at the moment due to a red hot real estate bubble, and shortage of skilled workers.

 

[Days like these...]

My demotion and paycut got cancelled after I sent a nice email to hr asking how they came to this decision and telling them there has been no pips or documentation that warrant a demotion. I'm still on a final for performance. Ive asked for metrics, kpis and concrete actionable items that I need to improve on. I have 90 days to find another job but at least for now my pay stays the same, I'm still vesting and will get my 4th quarter bonus.
I'm not really a landscaper or roofer even though I did that as a young man. That was just a social experiment on my part to see who gave a shit. Lol. I'm an operations manager

 

[Nocty]

Look at the bright side my boy at least AI isnt taking your job any time soon lmao
Really tho that sucks bro I hope you bounce back quick.

 

[AJUMP23]

Good luck out there. Sorry you are being let go.

 

[Days like these...]

Good luck out there. Sorry you are being let go.

Thanks at least the demotion and paycut got cancelled. I have 3 months to find a job because no matter how well I do. Theyre going to get rid of me.

 

[AJUMP23]

Thanks at least the demotion and paycut got cancelled. I have 3 months to find a job because no matter how well I do. Theyre going to get rid of me.

Ya seems like you are in a place where they want you gone. So I would get out there and interview.

 

[IDKFA]

My demotion and paycut got cancelled after I sent a nice email to hr asking how they came to this decision and telling them there has been no pips or documentation that warrant a demotion. I'm still on a final for performance. Ive asked for metrics, kpis and concrete actionable items that I need to improve on. I have 90 days to find another job but at least for now my pay stays the same, I'm still vesting and will get my 4th quarter bonus.
I'm not really a landscaper or roofer even though I did that as a young man. That was just a social experiment on my part to see who gave a shit. Lol. I'm an operations manager

Glad to hear you have some time to find another job.

I'm honestly shocked that companies in the US can lower your pay due to performance.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

Glad you get the bonus and are keeping the same pay. Them trying to pull that move with no documentation is some BS.

I'd be lame ducking and spending work hours applying and interviewing for another job if I knew my time was up. What are they gonna do, fire me?

 

[Days like these...]

Glad you get the bonus and are keeping the same pay. Them trying to pull that move with no documentation is some BS.

I'd be lame ducking and spending work hours applying and interviewing for another job if I knew my time was up. What are they gonna do, fire me?

Yeah, HR knew they had no ground to stand on. I've got 90 days to find something. Good news is pay stays, position reinstated, will bonus, will continue to vest