Fired from my job ✨
There wasnt any proper check in (was only once like 1 + month in?), no performance review, no pip, nth.. even during the meeting to inform me of my termination, HR was alr informed beforehand which also means I wasn’t given any chance to explain or do better.
majority of the the reasons listed out why I was let go felt so petty to me, things like me not being v responsive (when it was outside of work hrs), me prioritising to go home instead on working on their last min changes ( i told them I’ll work on it the next morning + deadline wasnt so soon) etc.. like hello.. I nvr mia during work hours - esp wfh days - i was glued to my pc even during lunch time. Any impromptu calls or meetings were answered.
Other things that were mentioned are stuffs like i did nt contribute to the meetings or felt like I wasn’t involve - which was true. but sometimes i wasn’t v aware of the incoming projs and im constantly swamp w work. How would I have the time to brainstorm or ideate when I have to focus on the task I was primarily hired to do.
the things they mentioned were stuffs that could be discussed or compromise and understand if I were given the chance to explain. and I didn’t even know it was such a big issue to them. They shared that all these shows that I didnt care and take ownership of my work, felt like I didn’t want to be there.
the irony was they also complimented and listed some projects that I did really well and how my works stood out. ?? just tell me how can my work be good if I don’t care about it enough to put in the time and effort for it? my brain cells couldn’t brain this
I kept quiet altho I was v confused. there’s no point for me to say anything since I was alr gonna be fired. Well, yeah. Cheers to funemployment ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜
Reflecting on my experience, I realize how important regular check-ins and clear communication are in any workplace. At a mid-year check-in, you typically expect feedback on recent projects and goal-setting for the next quarter. Unfortunately, none of this happened for me. Without proper performance reviews or discussions about expectations, it felt like I was left in the dark. Being suddenly terminated without prior warning or a chance to explain was frustrating. It left me questioning the fairness of the process and whether I had been fairly evaluated. I was told I didn’t participate enough in meetings or show ownership, but often I wasn’t aware of the projects until too late or was overwhelmed with my assigned tasks. It seemed like expectations were unclear. In hindsight, I believe that having open communication channels and opportunities for feedback might have prevented such a surprise outcome. I hope my story encourages others to advocate for more transparent conversations about their roles and responsibilities. Navigating unexpected termination is tough, but sharing experiences can help others understand the importance of ongoing dialogue and performance reviews at work.
you can report the company to MOM for wrongful termination