Just had a positive performance review 2 weeks ago - got a (small) raise and extra week of vacation. My primary client just asked me off the business today. Going on paternity leave in 3 months. Odds that I’m about to get fired?

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Odds that you’d have a lawsuit 💯

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Agree with this. You aren’t getting fired. And if you do, lawyer up and sue.

Why does the client want you off? That may be the deciding factor

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The good news is that your employer sees your performance and that you are doing well. Sometimes you can’t predict what the client is thinking or will do. I’ve been on both sides. Sometimes change is good for both parties. I hope that you get some reassurance internally about the change. But most importantly enjoy your paternity leave!

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Hard to tell. But if you’ve haven’t already filed the paternity leave, do it now. That will keep you protected for a bit.

If I had to guess, it sounds like the agency likes you and the client had some issue. So you just don’t want to not be paid for while agencies are worried about a possible recession. If nothing else, that gives you time to figure it all out.

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