Got the boot
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Hey Cpians, a few days back, I posted about a dilema I was in. There was an opening as programmer analyst but I was in the Finance department as Financial Systems Analyst(I do systems stuff including programming but with a focus on ERP systems). My dilema was if I should go behind her back and apply. I was advised to inform my boss before applying. So I informed her of my intent to apply for the job. For some reason I decided against applying for the job because I was not sure as to whether it was what I wanted. Anyway, I informed by boss that I won't be apply for the job, and she gave me a thank you. Last Friday, I did a demo of an application I had written to integrate data from an online system to the ERP system. Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an invitation for a performance review. Before I went it, I almost certainly knew I was out. So I took my personal belongings to my car and then went for my "performance review". It was the boot indeed. I am having mixed feelings. One part of me is concerned about getting another job, another part of me is relieved I don't have to work for this lady. I have been laid off before and I have worked for many "boss ladies" before. However, I just could not click with this boss right from the start. Anyway just wanted to let off some steam.
Some employers require that you notify your manager prior to applying for another position within the company. Everyone that has posted already have made some very good points. Take this as an opportunity to find something or someplace better. Good luck in your search. :rose:
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Hey Cpians, a few days back, I posted about a dilema I was in. There was an opening as programmer analyst but I was in the Finance department as Financial Systems Analyst(I do systems stuff including programming but with a focus on ERP systems). My dilema was if I should go behind her back and apply. I was advised to inform my boss before applying. So I informed her of my intent to apply for the job. For some reason I decided against applying for the job because I was not sure as to whether it was what I wanted. Anyway, I informed by boss that I won't be apply for the job, and she gave me a thank you. Last Friday, I did a demo of an application I had written to integrate data from an online system to the ERP system. Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an invitation for a performance review. Before I went it, I almost certainly knew I was out. So I took my personal belongings to my car and then went for my "performance review". It was the boot indeed. I am having mixed feelings. One part of me is concerned about getting another job, another part of me is relieved I don't have to work for this lady. I have been laid off before and I have worked for many "boss ladies" before. However, I just could not click with this boss right from the start. Anyway just wanted to let off some steam.
Sorry to hear about the lay off; I know that's always tough to accept even when you know it's coming. At least you did the "right thing" and acted professionally. Good luck on finding something else. I hope this is the door of opportunity opening for you!
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Hey Cpians, a few days back, I posted about a dilema I was in. There was an opening as programmer analyst but I was in the Finance department as Financial Systems Analyst(I do systems stuff including programming but with a focus on ERP systems). My dilema was if I should go behind her back and apply. I was advised to inform my boss before applying. So I informed her of my intent to apply for the job. For some reason I decided against applying for the job because I was not sure as to whether it was what I wanted. Anyway, I informed by boss that I won't be apply for the job, and she gave me a thank you. Last Friday, I did a demo of an application I had written to integrate data from an online system to the ERP system. Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an invitation for a performance review. Before I went it, I almost certainly knew I was out. So I took my personal belongings to my car and then went for my "performance review". It was the boot indeed. I am having mixed feelings. One part of me is concerned about getting another job, another part of me is relieved I don't have to work for this lady. I have been laid off before and I have worked for many "boss ladies" before. However, I just could not click with this boss right from the start. Anyway just wanted to let off some steam.
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Hey Cpians, a few days back, I posted about a dilema I was in. There was an opening as programmer analyst but I was in the Finance department as Financial Systems Analyst(I do systems stuff including programming but with a focus on ERP systems). My dilema was if I should go behind her back and apply. I was advised to inform my boss before applying. So I informed her of my intent to apply for the job. For some reason I decided against applying for the job because I was not sure as to whether it was what I wanted. Anyway, I informed by boss that I won't be apply for the job, and she gave me a thank you. Last Friday, I did a demo of an application I had written to integrate data from an online system to the ERP system. Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an invitation for a performance review. Before I went it, I almost certainly knew I was out. So I took my personal belongings to my car and then went for my "performance review". It was the boot indeed. I am having mixed feelings. One part of me is concerned about getting another job, another part of me is relieved I don't have to work for this lady. I have been laid off before and I have worked for many "boss ladies" before. However, I just could not click with this boss right from the start. Anyway just wanted to let off some steam.
That's a damn shame. I'm sorry to hear this.
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Hey Cpians, a few days back, I posted about a dilema I was in. There was an opening as programmer analyst but I was in the Finance department as Financial Systems Analyst(I do systems stuff including programming but with a focus on ERP systems). My dilema was if I should go behind her back and apply. I was advised to inform my boss before applying. So I informed her of my intent to apply for the job. For some reason I decided against applying for the job because I was not sure as to whether it was what I wanted. Anyway, I informed by boss that I won't be apply for the job, and she gave me a thank you. Last Friday, I did a demo of an application I had written to integrate data from an online system to the ERP system. Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an invitation for a performance review. Before I went it, I almost certainly knew I was out. So I took my personal belongings to my car and then went for my "performance review". It was the boot indeed. I am having mixed feelings. One part of me is concerned about getting another job, another part of me is relieved I don't have to work for this lady. I have been laid off before and I have worked for many "boss ladies" before. However, I just could not click with this boss right from the start. Anyway just wanted to let off some steam.
You have my best wishes. Good luck for the job search. I hope things work out well for you. At least the market for developers is pretty good in Canada right now.
I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.
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SilimSayo wrote:
I was advised to inform my boss before applying.
Link so we can all see the people who gave you bad advice. ;P Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Good luck finding something else soon.
I don't think it was bad advice... I think it's probably more like the boss didn't like him to begin with and just needed an excuse to give him the boot. Unfortunate... personalities shouldn't factor in sound decision making but they often do.
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Hey Cpians, a few days back, I posted about a dilema I was in. There was an opening as programmer analyst but I was in the Finance department as Financial Systems Analyst(I do systems stuff including programming but with a focus on ERP systems). My dilema was if I should go behind her back and apply. I was advised to inform my boss before applying. So I informed her of my intent to apply for the job. For some reason I decided against applying for the job because I was not sure as to whether it was what I wanted. Anyway, I informed by boss that I won't be apply for the job, and she gave me a thank you. Last Friday, I did a demo of an application I had written to integrate data from an online system to the ERP system. Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an invitation for a performance review. Before I went it, I almost certainly knew I was out. So I took my personal belongings to my car and then went for my "performance review". It was the boot indeed. I am having mixed feelings. One part of me is concerned about getting another job, another part of me is relieved I don't have to work for this lady. I have been laid off before and I have worked for many "boss ladies" before. However, I just could not click with this boss right from the start. Anyway just wanted to let off some steam.
That's rather unfortunate... but informing her was the right thing to do (professional courtesy). At least this may open up the opportunity for you to actually find a job that you'll like doing. Best of luck on your new journey.. :)
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Hey Cpians, a few days back, I posted about a dilema I was in. There was an opening as programmer analyst but I was in the Finance department as Financial Systems Analyst(I do systems stuff including programming but with a focus on ERP systems). My dilema was if I should go behind her back and apply. I was advised to inform my boss before applying. So I informed her of my intent to apply for the job. For some reason I decided against applying for the job because I was not sure as to whether it was what I wanted. Anyway, I informed by boss that I won't be apply for the job, and she gave me a thank you. Last Friday, I did a demo of an application I had written to integrate data from an online system to the ERP system. Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an invitation for a performance review. Before I went it, I almost certainly knew I was out. So I took my personal belongings to my car and then went for my "performance review". It was the boot indeed. I am having mixed feelings. One part of me is concerned about getting another job, another part of me is relieved I don't have to work for this lady. I have been laid off before and I have worked for many "boss ladies" before. However, I just could not click with this boss right from the start. Anyway just wanted to let off some steam.
Sorry to hear that. That's precisely why you never tell anyone you're looking. Not to make light of your situation, but are you going to apply to the "programmer analyst" position that you wanted to apply to but changed your mind in the end? I bet if you got the interview it would make for one of a hell interesting conversation... :wtf:
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Hey Cpians, a few days back, I posted about a dilema I was in. There was an opening as programmer analyst but I was in the Finance department as Financial Systems Analyst(I do systems stuff including programming but with a focus on ERP systems). My dilema was if I should go behind her back and apply. I was advised to inform my boss before applying. So I informed her of my intent to apply for the job. For some reason I decided against applying for the job because I was not sure as to whether it was what I wanted. Anyway, I informed by boss that I won't be apply for the job, and she gave me a thank you. Last Friday, I did a demo of an application I had written to integrate data from an online system to the ERP system. Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an invitation for a performance review. Before I went it, I almost certainly knew I was out. So I took my personal belongings to my car and then went for my "performance review". It was the boot indeed. I am having mixed feelings. One part of me is concerned about getting another job, another part of me is relieved I don't have to work for this lady. I have been laid off before and I have worked for many "boss ladies" before. However, I just could not click with this boss right from the start. Anyway just wanted to let off some steam.
Goodluck, I've been searching since October. For some reason a lot of the places I applied to early on required a lot of travel. On the plus side, hiring seems to be picking up this month, November and December had dismal prospects.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
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Hey Cpians, a few days back, I posted about a dilema I was in. There was an opening as programmer analyst but I was in the Finance department as Financial Systems Analyst(I do systems stuff including programming but with a focus on ERP systems). My dilema was if I should go behind her back and apply. I was advised to inform my boss before applying. So I informed her of my intent to apply for the job. For some reason I decided against applying for the job because I was not sure as to whether it was what I wanted. Anyway, I informed by boss that I won't be apply for the job, and she gave me a thank you. Last Friday, I did a demo of an application I had written to integrate data from an online system to the ERP system. Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an invitation for a performance review. Before I went it, I almost certainly knew I was out. So I took my personal belongings to my car and then went for my "performance review". It was the boot indeed. I am having mixed feelings. One part of me is concerned about getting another job, another part of me is relieved I don't have to work for this lady. I have been laid off before and I have worked for many "boss ladies" before. However, I just could not click with this boss right from the start. Anyway just wanted to let off some steam.
That sucks - sorry to hear about that. When you find yourself with a good team and good boss you will probably look back and think 'thank goodness I'm not there anymore!' Good luck in your job hunt ;)
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― Christopher Hitchens
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Sorry to hear that. That's precisely why you never tell anyone you're looking. Not to make light of your situation, but are you going to apply to the "programmer analyst" position that you wanted to apply to but changed your mind in the end? I bet if you got the interview it would make for one of a hell interesting conversation... :wtf:
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Hey Cpians, a few days back, I posted about a dilema I was in. There was an opening as programmer analyst but I was in the Finance department as Financial Systems Analyst(I do systems stuff including programming but with a focus on ERP systems). My dilema was if I should go behind her back and apply. I was advised to inform my boss before applying. So I informed her of my intent to apply for the job. For some reason I decided against applying for the job because I was not sure as to whether it was what I wanted. Anyway, I informed by boss that I won't be apply for the job, and she gave me a thank you. Last Friday, I did a demo of an application I had written to integrate data from an online system to the ERP system. Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an invitation for a performance review. Before I went it, I almost certainly knew I was out. So I took my personal belongings to my car and then went for my "performance review". It was the boot indeed. I am having mixed feelings. One part of me is concerned about getting another job, another part of me is relieved I don't have to work for this lady. I have been laid off before and I have worked for many "boss ladies" before. However, I just could not click with this boss right from the start. Anyway just wanted to let off some steam.
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I don't think it was bad advice... I think it's probably more like the boss didn't like him to begin with and just needed an excuse to give him the boot. Unfortunate... personalities shouldn't factor in sound decision making but they often do.
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Perhaps this is a sign, that you should really be a programmer :) Good luck.
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yeah... the advice was sound; I just didn't hit it off with the boss so it was a question of time.
At least now you'll have the opportunity to find something else that you'll really like... and hopefully a better boss as well.
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It would really be awkward and HR would probably not invite me for an interview after they just gave me the pink slip.
You never know... maybe booting you was your boss lady's way of telling you to apply for the other job! In any case, every time I've switched jobs, it's turned out better for me, better job, better pay. So it will probably be for you! Good luck!
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Goodluck, I've been searching since October. For some reason a lot of the places I applied to early on required a lot of travel. On the plus side, hiring seems to be picking up this month, November and December had dismal prospects.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
It is like that typically because of the fiscal year ending in December. They are out of money by December, but, oddly, by January they have so much money they don't know what to do with it. Odd, the difference 31 days can make.
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It is like that typically because of the fiscal year ending in December. They are out of money by December, but, oddly, by January they have so much money they don't know what to do with it. Odd, the difference 31 days can make.
Supposedly, people plan projects for the upcoming year and budget for them around now. This seems entirely rediculous that projects are measured and budgeted in increments of 12 months and expect to be able to start new ones now, and old ones to be finishing up. Darn accounting to heck.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
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An interesting situation. You tried to do the right thing, but it was a very difficult situation for your employer. It can go either of two ways: They talk with you about why you are looking and try and negotiate a change to your duties, package or conditions in order to keep you, or they look at it as an excuse to let go someone who they didn't feel was a fit. Or, they just do the knee jerk reaction, get all offended, and boot you. How would you react if you were the boss, and how would you prefer an employee to handle the situation if you were the boss? It's tricky, but in my view there really should be no surprises. If your manager was taking an interest he or she would already know you were looking, or should have already let you go if you weren't a fit.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
In this case he could not hide the fact that he was looking for an alternate position as it was within the same company, so she'd have found out anyway. Had it been a different company, it'd have been extremely stupid to let her know that he was looking.
Regards, Nish
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Hey Cpians, a few days back, I posted about a dilema I was in. There was an opening as programmer analyst but I was in the Finance department as Financial Systems Analyst(I do systems stuff including programming but with a focus on ERP systems). My dilema was if I should go behind her back and apply. I was advised to inform my boss before applying. So I informed her of my intent to apply for the job. For some reason I decided against applying for the job because I was not sure as to whether it was what I wanted. Anyway, I informed by boss that I won't be apply for the job, and she gave me a thank you. Last Friday, I did a demo of an application I had written to integrate data from an online system to the ERP system. Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an invitation for a performance review. Before I went it, I almost certainly knew I was out. So I took my personal belongings to my car and then went for my "performance review". It was the boot indeed. I am having mixed feelings. One part of me is concerned about getting another job, another part of me is relieved I don't have to work for this lady. I have been laid off before and I have worked for many "boss ladies" before. However, I just could not click with this boss right from the start. Anyway just wanted to let off some steam.
That sucks, I am sorry to hear it. It sounds like she was just waiting for an excuse, and your expressing discontent then finishing an assignment was good enough. I hate to say it, but if she disliked you this much, she probably would not have given you a good recommendation for the other job anyway. Perhaps there is no "perfect job" out there, but some certainly suck less than others. The job market for coders was never bad here, and now there is a shortage. The last guy we hired was laid off from his previous employer for 3 days, interviewed here, and we made him an offer the next day because we were afraid someone else would get him. If you are annoyed with the company, leave feedback about them at GlassDoor.com (or similar site, that's the biggest one I know), to warn others. I have known lots of managers who were annoying backstabbing bitches. Mostly they were male. The only female boss I worked for was awesome. An excellent engineer and an inspiring leader. Sadly, she retired at age 48 (turns out she was pretty good at playing the stock market too). :-D