Questions tagged [probation]
The initial period of work when someone starts a new job or a period where someone has underperformed and is given a period of time to show improvement or face some consequences such as termination. The length of a probationary period can vary from a month to several years according to Wikipedia though 3 months is common.
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Leaving UK Civil Service during probation and required notice period
I started a fairly senior role at a UK government department in December and I am still on my probation period.
I have come to the conclusion that this is 100% not for me (reasons probably not ...
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My probation got extended [closed]
My probation was extended for two months. I can feel it that my contract may not be approved by the end of this extension. Should I just resign to protect my future job opportunities?
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Is my manager being reasonable or is this discrimination? New grad, autism diagnosis, probation at risk. (UK based)
I’m a new grad who recently started my first professional job. My manager told me she was considering failing my probation and removing me from the role. After that conversation, I disclosed that I’m ...
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I want to leave my current job during probation but I don't want to tell the next interviewer I am currently working
Is it ok not to tell my next interviewer I am leaving my current job during probation ? I feel it reflects so badly on me. I have been keeping this new job so that I still can earn money while looking ...
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New employee with very severe dandruff
So I just hired a guy, and it turns out he has very severe dandruff. By the end of the day his seat looks like some kids ate a bag of chips there. Also his desk, and also the whole keyboard and mouse.
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Received an email from my company includes revert with 6 months contract extension [closed]
My seaman boyfriend received an email says please be so kind to revert with 6 months contract extension he is under probation period. What does it mean?
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Should I be more accomodating than usual during my probation period or should I try to work as if I'm not on the probation period? [closed]
I am starting a new job with a probation period. What I wanted to know was: Should I be more accommodating than usual during my probation period or should I try to work as if I'm not on the probation ...
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Quitting in probation period
I am currently in a probation period at work. I want to quit as it’s harming my mental health. I have to provide 3 months notice if I hand in my notice during the probation period. However they can ...
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Should I be worried about my probation period?
During my recent one-to-one, my manager told me I shouldn't be humble, I should be more confident and sometimes in a braggy way to show what I have accomplished during the evening standups. In the end,...
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which one would you say, I've passed my probation or employer extended? [closed]
Today it's been 3 months since I've started working for my company. Couple weeks ago I got a letter my salary will increase from July. And a few days ago I've been asked to take part in recruitment ...
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Will I still have to provide the 4 weeks notice if I'm still on probation?
I am currently just 2 weeks into a new job and I don't think it's a good fit. Nothing bad about the company or the work they do, I just don't think it's a good fit.
I have been applying for new jobs ...
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When do I need to resign?
I started a new position in Germany in December. I'm currently in a probation period of 6 months, ending May 31st. During the probation period, my notice period is two weeks. After the probation ...
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What to ask before the end of probationary period?
There is many of example questions for job interview. But what I, as a team lead, should ask before the end of the staff member's probationary period?
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France: What Happens to unemployment benefits if I decide to personally stop my probation period, start a new position that doesn't work out either?
I'm actually in my probation period in company A. I didn't like that work and it's not interesting for me. So I decided to leave after 4 months. In that case I wont be getting any unemployment ...
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If contract started on 13th and there is a probation period of one month, when does probation end? [closed]
If my first day of work is on the 13th and my contract says there is "one month" probation period, how many days is that? There are no specific dates. It only says "one month".
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