Failed Probation period

OverclockBeing · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:12

Hi All,

I was recently let go by a company, because I got annoyed with one of the colleagues there and was voicing my annoyance at how when I fixed something for the company and all users had benefitted from it, he downplayed it straight away. From then on I knew a target was on my back and I played into his hands, I am not the only one who got annoyed with him and another member of staff also got the chop in result of his feedback to the manager, this guy is not talented at all, but the managers listen to him, he had only been there himself for a year.

Anyway I am being honest with recruiters and they in turn shun me and do not give me an opportunity to go for an interview.

I am an honest person, sometimes too honest and I hate lying, but I think I will now have to.

I'm being made to feel like I have a criminal record and that is not right!

OverclockBeing · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:24

I know when a target is on my back. I have had it done on many occasions when I've been proactive and did my best for another company I had worked for.
I was there for three years, so was ok, I could voice my concerns with anyone I had a problem with there. In result of feeling like a target is on your back you get defensive, you start thinking everyone is out to get you, which then leads to you making mistakes, staying awake all night thinking and worrying about which muppet will be turned against you the following day. In my field if you impress then you are asking for a target to be put on your back, unfortunately my mistake was being too proactive to early in my employment.

Any any recruiters on here that can link me up?

OverclockBeing · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:25

I am a service desk technician by the way

OverclockBeing · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:29

In this time I have no work, I'm studying to get some certs.

I am good at troubleshooting, just need the exposure and experience and then I will come up with the solutions.

I am analytical and logical and I always try to go above and beyond for my employer. Unfortunately as I struggled to get on that weird bunch it went unnoticed and wasn't appreciated, it was all for nothing.

OverclockBeing · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:34

Uther said:
Next job keep your head down. If you lose many jobs like this I'd suspect the problem is with you rather than the company...

I would agree with you, but this is the only failed probation I have had. In the past I have been on the fringes, but then I kicked into gear and the dedication, commitment and hard work shone through. I haven't had any problems with my work ethic, it is just that if I feel I am being attacked, directly or indirectly I do voice out my thoughts.

I need to stop doing this, because it is a performance issue, you can be top at what you do, but if you don't have the backing of your colleagues it won't shine through.

Just like in football, there are some top managers out there, who look like they are nobody's because they didn't have the backing of the players.

OverclockBeing · 3 Oct 2020 at 11:03

Thank you all very much for your feedback. I have been offered a job from a friend who I had worked for many years ago.
He is a car sales man and I'll be there doing clerical work and some basic IT support, so will use him for a reference.

I am not saying I didn't do anything wrong, but I am not one to solely take the blame for something, which I think others should also be taken into account.
As a result of this they said I did not take ownership and responsibility. I had some medical issues as well which didn't help me get enough sleep and some mistakes were made on my part. I found that so many things just stacked up, which maybe was a sign that place was not for me and something better will come along.