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_xxllmmaa's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Feeling Got a Job Planning Thinking

    I recently signed an offer letter for my dream job, which is an exciting milestone for me. However, I've hit a snag with the reference check process. The company is using Skill Survey and requires five references, two of which need to be from my previous managers or supervisors. Unfortunately, I've only had two jobs so far. My first job ended poorly due to a toxic environment, and I was just laid off from my second job, which has left me feeling quite frustrated. I can provide three references from colleagues, but I can't reach out to my former managers for a reference. I'm worried about how this will affect my hiring process. What happens if they don’t respond to the survey emails? Will that halt my progress? This reference situation is really stressing me out, especially since I've been working remotely and found it challenging to build strong relationships. I'm relieved I at least have a couple of contacts to provide.

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I recently found myself in a nerve-wracking situation at my job. My manager was transferred to a different office on Tuesday, and the very next day, I received a meeting invite titled "[my name] and [manager’s name] check-in." This immediately made me anxious, as I feared it could be a performance review or even a termination call. I had just informed my manager that I would be stepping back from a project because the person I was covering for was returning from paternity leave. I reached out to the project manager for feedback, and they mentioned that I needed to work on my speed and communication when providing updates. Last year, I experienced a pay cut because my salary was higher than what my experience warranted. After that adjustment, I had been checking in with my manager, who reassured me that I was doing well. In April, he even confirmed that my performance was satisfactory. However, after I sent him a message on Tuesday about taking on new assignments, he left me on read, which is unusual for him. Today, I noticed that HR had blocked time on their calendar for the same time as my upcoming meeting, which only added to my anxiety. I’m left wondering if this meeting could involve a transfer to a new office or a change in management. I’m also questioning whether HR's presence is necessary for a simple check-in. Could the feedback I received be serious enough to lead to termination or a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)? I’m just really uncertain about what to expect. As of now, I'm just trying to brace myself for whatever might happen.

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