5 signs that you are going to dismiss

If advance notice these signs, have a chance to mentally prepare for the dismissal and tweak your CV.

1. After a conversation with the leader you were sent a written copy of the conversation

You have just experienced a tense conversation with the head of your past successes. You go out of the office with a sigh, trying to erase the memory of an unpleasant conversation. But soon you will receive a letter outlining your conversation.

Make no mistake, this is not out of good intentions. Most likely, the documentary proof of the conversation will need for your personal case. After all, the company must somehow justify your dismissal.

But do not panic. Try to work better. Focus on the issues listed in the letter. Perhaps all is not lost for you.

2. Leader asks reports on tasks faster than you can cope with them

Tough talk over, but no time to relax. Handle the tasks that you have just discussed. Self talk was the signal that the manager appointed your trial period and will closely monitor your work.

So immediately proceed to address problematic issues, which raised the Head of the conversation. During the day he is going to want to see your progress. If you feel that you make a difference during this time is simply impossible, is another alarming sign.

3. Your responsibilities and the case passed to other

Maybe management has decided that the project is too small for you and frees your time for more interesting and important tasks? Maybe, but even more likely that everything just the opposite. If your responsibilities gradually shift to other employees is likely to superiors believes that you are not eligible for the position, and not cope with their tasks.

4. You are not invited to the meeting

If your team members confer without you, it is unlikely they are planning to have a surprise party. Most likely, they are working on a project whose deadline comes after the end of your employment. Head has already determined your "shelf life" and instructed colleagues not to invite you. This is a clear indication that you are no longer an integral part of the team and you can expect dismissal.

5. Hired a new employee to the same position as you, but with great experience

You come to work on Monday, and the head of all introduces the new employee. Finally, someone to help with the backlog of cases, you think. But soon it turns out that a new employee is very impressive summaryAnd position coincides with yours.

Perhaps the chief finally realized that you are too much of the shoulder, and hired someone to help you? This is unlikely, because companies are usually not profitable to create new jobs, not cut old. Most likely, the new employee will have to replace you.

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