I was let go from a Business Development position at a nonprofit after just two days, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. They had reached out to me while I was already employed, pursued me through multiple interviews, and even agreed to my request for an extra week to transition from my previous job. This made me feel valued and like they genuinely wanted me on their team. On my first day, I went through onboarding and training, but my manager commented that I needed to dress more professionally. I was dressed business casual, which seemed in line with what others were wearing, but I took the feedback to heart and dressed up more for my second day. On Day 2, I completed all my training and was eager to start contributing. I asked about next steps and how to get involved in meetings. A few hours later, my manager called me in for a meeting with HR, where I was told it “wasn’t going to work out.” When I asked for clarification, I received no real answers—just that it wasn’t a fit. I was escorted out, and my access to company systems was revoked shortly after. What baffles me is how they could go through the entire hiring process, including onboarding, and then decide I wasn't a fit without any feedback or warning. I’m left feeling frustrated and confused, wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar and if they ever found out the real reason behind their termination.
Job title: Business Development
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