I genuinely thought I was getting fired today. Manager called me into a random 1-to-1, looked serious, then just asked if I watched that new documentary. Heart rate. 140 bpm... Why do meetings with no context feel like HR is waiting outside to escort off premise

Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I would be a nervous wreck 😂. Honestly, it's because they often do end exactly like that. I'm really glad for your sake that wasn't the case this time. Also - had you watched the new documentary?!

Even a “Hey, got a sec?” makes me rethink my whole existence. Managers: just say what it’s about. Literally three extra words could save us all from panic. No i had not!

I feel like this so much. Even an unexpected email from a manager who usually hates sitting at their desk gives me the chills.

My heart rate spikes whenever I get a vague message out of nowhere.

I’ve had this before, whenever I schedule a 1-2-1 with someone in my team I’ll send them a message about what it’s about. I also do regular catch up walks so no one gets too anxious not knowing what it’s about

Honestly, that’s the way to do it. Respect for building a culture where people don’t have to live in fear of mystery meetings.

Related Posts

Do you think remote hires are less safe when layoffs come or is that an old school mentality?

like

Resume question I've had three positions over my career one of which lasted 3 months and that I got fired from, the job search took an additional 2 months. Is it worth it to leave the 3 month stint off my resume? It might be easier to explain getting fired then a 5-month gap I was thinking

like

Hi all

Recently FIS LAYEDOFF 400+ employees yesterday
Any idea whether layoff will continue or this is Max any leads will be really helpful

like

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

like

I always feel like I’m one mistake away from getting fired 😵

likefunnyhelpful

One of my senior managers is a boomerang and told me she was laid off when she was 7 months pregnant about 10 years ago. I think she was a senior or manager. She was in a specific group and everybody was laid off. It wasn’t performance based.

Would you work at your company again if you were laid off?

like

Review coming up. Is now an okay time to ask for a raise? Part of me is nervous if I get a raise I’ll be the first to go if layoffs happen with the way things are going right now

like

Are BAs comparatively safer than Dev’s when it comes to layoffs?

like

Hi all, i was fired today because i said the truth!! Isn’t that interesting?

like

So no real layoffs?

Wow! What a day! What type of company starts layoffs right before the holidays? Lost my job this morning and I am stressed out. Is there any chance of finding a new job before the holidays? I'm doubting it.

likehelpful

Hi Folks, I am planning to join Oracle Bangalore location by end of this month, lately there are many posts stating layoffs in Oracle, so should I be avoiding to join Oracle at this point and try to look for other companies?

Has anyone been fired? How’d you bounce back? How did you approach it when applying for new jobs? I’m legitimately worried I’ll be fired and could use some advice.

like

Hi fishes,
Has coforge fired any employees in 2022?

The severance package at Meta for laid off employees almost makes it nice to be laid off depending on what your personal situation is….. personally wouldn’t mind getting 4+ months of full pay to reset and think about what’s next 😬

like

Does anyone have any insights about the layoff rumors at Morgan Stanley?

like

Hi All,
Onkar here.I have recently been laid off from FIS Global and I am actively looking for opportunities for java backend developer role.Preferences are payments,financial,banking domain.
Please let me know if there are any availability in your organization.
Contact :-9834952674
Experience:-2.2 years
My Techstack:-Spring Boot,Spring Webflux,Reactive Kafka,Ansible, Kubernetes (OCP),Jenkins, Cassandra,Docker.

like

Hi Fishes!!!
How is Coforge(previously known as NIIT Technologies) is for the Scrum master role on the basis of :
1. Work life balance.
2. Work nature.
3. No. Of teams handled by one Scrum Master.
4. Being Agile forum.
5. No. of reports and meetings for the agile forums not just teams.
6. Layoffs.

Please help me by answering as many pointers as you can.

Location is Noida.

Thank you.

like

Hi all,

If people are getting fired from companies only.because they are on bench for more than 3 months, is it wise approach to switch with higher salary now?

Please list companies who are firing people or asking them to resign so that we get a fair idea of which company to join?

Share thoughts pls 🙏

like

More Posts

@Amadeus @Netcracker @TCS @CTS What would be Hand Salary for 35LPA Fixed(Gratuity +Com Contribution to PF Included)??

Which one to choose from below:
1. Publicis Sapient
2. Hexaware Technologies
3. Wipro

Tech Stack - Salesforce
YOE - 6.7
Note:- Each of them paying similar.

Thanks 🙏

like

Hello Fishes..
I have attended wipro HR discussion 2 days before .. post HR discussion, I was requested to send adhar , photographs and existing offer letter.
What will be the next steps and how many days it will take to get the offer letter.

like

What apps do you use to purchase coins such as XRP

Hey y’all. I am starting a YouTube video and I am about to shoot a video about bank accounts. If you were an audience what would you like to know about your bank account?

like

What are all of you second and third year ID attorneys making? 🤔

When will this be over?

likesmart

Got pushed into the manager role after a few of my superiors quit and I’m really struggling to fit into a leadership role. Any tips to help me adapt/grow into this position?

like

I have an interview for a role in Quality, specifically ER. I have no ER experience but have med surg, oncology, home care, and OR so I was just planning on talking about how all my previous RN roles have involved process improvements. Any other helpful suggestions?

like

anyone know what the largest client is at FCB? talking to a recruiter but they’re not giving up details yet. thanks!

Does anyone know if there’s anyone hiring entry level pharmacy program/project managers in Houston?

like

Quite curious, why are there so little dining places in SoMa given the number of high risers here?

Looks like a place with high concentration of middle class just asking to be served, but the are is mostly dead in the evening.

like

Best European country to work in/ live in, in your opinion?

Hi! I interned for Deloitte last summer, starting full-time this summer, and currently working a classified government job in-between. Will this be an issue during my second background check? Should I bring up to recruitment that I was contracted by the government in-between, or just leave it be? Thanks!

likehelpful

Whats the biggest tip you have for FIRE?

For me, I think “pay yourself first” is the most important. It forces me to save money first so I wouldn’t need to worry about making a budget for expenses, since I can see how much “disposable” money I have to spend.

I just started this recently. Each month, I allocate $1k of my pay to my brokerage acct and $1k to HYSA (to buy property). I max out 401k and do backdoor roth. And save all my bonus. So each yr, it’s around 70k: 24k + 20k + 6k + 20k bonus.

like

What are the best Sales books y’all read?

like

Wanted to check if there are product management/BA opening at thoughtworks india ?
requesting a referral for same

like

Hi All,

I am looking for a job in automobile after sales position. Please help me/refer me for any opportunity.

I have experience of 9 years in handling after sales operations.

like

Additional Posts in News & Media

War correspondents, how did that become your focus?

like

What's that TV moment of 2022 that will be remembered for a lifetime?

like

Has your life improved by not watching news channels?
I do watch the news, but I limited myself to not more than 20 minutes a week. Have you heard about someone doing the same thing?

like

Freelance writers, especially new ones, how do you find stories to cold pitch?

like

Do female and male journalists/reporters make the same amount of money as each other, or is there a pay divide?

like

Is Facebook doing enough to stop the spread of fake news?

like

Working as a social media marketer... any positive tips going into the field?

Post Photo
like

Hello, I wanted to mention that I work as a sports commentator, specifically about soccer. I used to be one of the main journalists for Spanish media, but since I moved to Miami I feel the general passion for soccer is very different 🥲 The energy and commitment are not even close to what I felt in Spain, where some businesses would close if the match was too important. I hope this nostalgia goes away soon.

like

Hello, I'm a fan of Formula 1 news and I've been trying to find some nice YouTube channels to follow on a daily basis, but most of them are pretty slow uploading new content. Any suggestions?

like

Ok, my favorite singer comes THIS WEEK for an interview ❗❗❗
I'm excited about the opportunity of proving my capabilities, but I also don't want to miss the chance of getting a picture or maybe an autograph.
Is it ok if I ask for it? Or is it too invasive?

like

One of my direct reports has asked about going part time. They currently manage special reports in a bi-weekly publication, working closely with sales, freelance writers, and an internal designer. Job duties are primarily project management and editing/proofreading. As the first read on articles, they need to have an understanding of the material (business/regulation). Has anyone had experience with job sharing in this type of a role?

Do you have advice for making industry connections as a fairly anti-social introvert?

like

The future of the TV industry is not looking too bright, what is the best way to adapt to the rise in popularity of other types of media?

like

Anyone here have any experience working for a major news publication? I’d like to know if that’s a goal worth pursuing and hear some stories.

like

Is there anything you would change about the career path you took in the industry?

like

Insane how many news outlets are out there and how so few of them are objective and unbiased.

like

Any idea how many people have come across the border into the US since Biden was elected? It's hard to find actual statistics, everything I find is just political rhetoric 😕

like

SO excited about the new iPhone 14! I currently own an 11 Pro Max and never really upgraded because this one was still fine, but I feel like I want something newer. Has anyone purchased the 14 yet?

like

Let's compete! What's the craziest fake news you've heard so far and how many relatives of yours believed it?

like

Why does NBC News pay incredibly low wages? There are people with 5+ years of experience and many went to ivy leagues making $20 - $26 an hour as full time employees… What is going on?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal