The LadyKiller
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I work at a large, corporate company. A few years ago, the company wanted to "trim the fat" in regards to lazy employees sitting on their positions and instituted a policy that anyone not promoted from Level A to Level B in a certain amount of time would be let go. They explained to us that those doing their jobs well would have nothing to worry about. I think you know where this thread is going.
I have about as good a case as anyone at my level in my department to be promoted to Level B. My written evaluations have been top notch for a number of years. My supervisors have written that I am doing the work above what people at my level typically do. I am someone sought out to mentor and train our new employees. I've received letters of recommendations from not only them, but influential voices within the company. A higher-up told me I should have already been promoted, but was "screwed over" - twice.
So, I was surprised when I met with my manager (who I've reported to for a few months and has some say in promotions) and he told me that I am likely to be fired in two months. His direct quote: "You're doing outstanding work. You're doing all the right things. But you might be getting let go in two months and I don't know why."
Now there is a chance that something happens and I do get promoted shortly, but that is far from certain. The company is dead-set on sticking with their new policy, which will affect several employees. But as I said earlier, the system was meant to get rid of the employees who are struggling, not one who grades out higher than most everyone else.
I'm relatively young, so some of you with more managerial experience might be able to help - what is really going on here?
I have about as good a case as anyone at my level in my department to be promoted to Level B. My written evaluations have been top notch for a number of years. My supervisors have written that I am doing the work above what people at my level typically do. I am someone sought out to mentor and train our new employees. I've received letters of recommendations from not only them, but influential voices within the company. A higher-up told me I should have already been promoted, but was "screwed over" - twice.
So, I was surprised when I met with my manager (who I've reported to for a few months and has some say in promotions) and he told me that I am likely to be fired in two months. His direct quote: "You're doing outstanding work. You're doing all the right things. But you might be getting let go in two months and I don't know why."
Now there is a chance that something happens and I do get promoted shortly, but that is far from certain. The company is dead-set on sticking with their new policy, which will affect several employees. But as I said earlier, the system was meant to get rid of the employees who are struggling, not one who grades out higher than most everyone else.
I'm relatively young, so some of you with more managerial experience might be able to help - what is really going on here?
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