I just got back from maternity leave last week and have a meeting with hr/partner tomorrow. Am I being let go?

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Jeez people, why would you freak her out like that. How can you just say, "yeah you're getting fired"? Like another person said, it might just be a touch point after a long absence to confirm next steps and any other admin stuff you need to close out.

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That's some bullshit. They shouldn't fire someone who just had a baby. Did it hurt heir conscience even a little?! You will be fine OP. Another opportunity will come. I'm sure you are a very skilled professional. Enjoy the new addition to the family.

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Is the meeting over? What happened?

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4 weeks severance. I thought I was worth more than that

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What was their reasoning??? Wtf I'm sorry

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That's pretty shitty, right before holiday. I guess at least you got maternity benefits from them and another 4 weeks paid no work with baby. It is their loss.

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They said soft sales in the market this quarter 🙄

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I'm sorry OP. Praying for you.

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Screw ey, op. Kill it in your interviews and find an even better job with more pay and worklife balance. Let us know how it goes :)

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I hate to stir up a hornets nest but it seems a lot of women with children were the ones let go.

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I'm hoping not. But it does seem like it. Are you in consulting?

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What region are you in?

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Central

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I don't think they would schedule it with you ahead of time though. HR normally pops up in a scheduled meeting with a partner, or the entire meeting is a surprise

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Did you do something wrong?

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when was the last time anyone meet with HR alone? did you recall sexual harassing one of your coworkers?

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Let us know what happens after the meeting. I'm pretty sure that they won't fire you! You'll be fine.

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How did the meeting go?

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Meeting isn't until later this afternoon.

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if they want to fire you why wouldn't they do it while you are on leave? why pay for your pregnancy

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You can't fire someone while actually out on maternity leave. You can fire them when they get back though.

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Well I know a few other people that had discussions with the same individuals today and they're being laid off. Sounds like I am too.

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