I’m currently working in a corporate HR outsourcing company, and I’m feeling really overwhelmed about my job situation. Over the past few months, my performance has been declining, and my manager has already warned me that my upcoming performance review won’t be good. I know I’m lacking some of the basic competencies expected for my role, and there’s a real chance I could get fired. What’s really bothering me isn’t just the possibility of losing my job, but the fear of what my coworkers will think. I’ve struggled with mental health issues for a long time, and criticism or judgment really affects me. I don’t even particularly like this job; it doesn’t pay well, and the company is moving towards replacing many roles with AI. I had actually planned to leave in a couple of months to go to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa, so I’m not too concerned about the job itself. However, the thought of being fired makes me feel ashamed. I dread the idea of having that conversation, of walking out and knowing everyone will see me as a failure. This fear has made me feel trapped, and at times, it has led to self-harming behaviors. I’m reaching out to see if anyone else has felt this way—more scared of the shame and judgment from others than the actual job loss. It’s a tough place to be.