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Advice in Career: Unrealistic boss and concerned about termination
Posted on 12/13/19 at 7:31 am
Posted on 12/13/19 at 7:31 am
I am hoping to get some practical advice and I realize that I’m never completely without fault.
However, here is the situation. I took a position and relocated my whole family for the position a little over a year ago. The position was a huge jump in salary, title, and looked to help improve my resume. About 6 months in, I realized my boss isn’t very supportive, doesn’t offer guidance, and has zero empathy or context when it comes to reviewing kpi’s. (For example, we announce a shut down of a plant to relocate that demand elsewhere in the organization, thus creating scarcity and a huge increase in short term orders. He asks why we are experiencing a shortage and not hitting our metric and doesn’t accept the circumstantial answer.)
About 3 months ago, we got a new CEO who is not buddy-buddy with my boss like the previous CEO. Since then, my boss has set unattainable goals to impress and is essentially throwing a tantrum because we can’t meet them. It appears since I’m the new guy, I’m becoming his scapegoat. I see the writing on the wall and wouldn’t be surprised if termination is imminent over the next few months.
My question is how bad does it look to find another job after only a year+ in the position? Also, if I get fired before I can find another job, how do I explain that in an interview to a future employer? Do I say it wasn’t a fit, say I learned and improved, etc,?
If it helps, my background is in Supply Chain Management. I am currently in charge of procurement, production planning, and replenishment distribution.
However, here is the situation. I took a position and relocated my whole family for the position a little over a year ago. The position was a huge jump in salary, title, and looked to help improve my resume. About 6 months in, I realized my boss isn’t very supportive, doesn’t offer guidance, and has zero empathy or context when it comes to reviewing kpi’s. (For example, we announce a shut down of a plant to relocate that demand elsewhere in the organization, thus creating scarcity and a huge increase in short term orders. He asks why we are experiencing a shortage and not hitting our metric and doesn’t accept the circumstantial answer.)
About 3 months ago, we got a new CEO who is not buddy-buddy with my boss like the previous CEO. Since then, my boss has set unattainable goals to impress and is essentially throwing a tantrum because we can’t meet them. It appears since I’m the new guy, I’m becoming his scapegoat. I see the writing on the wall and wouldn’t be surprised if termination is imminent over the next few months.
My question is how bad does it look to find another job after only a year+ in the position? Also, if I get fired before I can find another job, how do I explain that in an interview to a future employer? Do I say it wasn’t a fit, say I learned and improved, etc,?
If it helps, my background is in Supply Chain Management. I am currently in charge of procurement, production planning, and replenishment distribution.
This post was edited on 12/13/19 at 7:35 am
Posted on 12/13/19 at 7:53 am to Moustache
Personally, I don't think it is a horrible look. You took a new job, about halfway-in you realized that the culture may not be a fit for you, but you continued to try and make it work. I would not have any qualms about that.
Just be open and honest, I would suggest not bashing your prior employer though, just state that it was not a good fit, you tried to make it work, but you felt you could provide more value elsewhere.
Just be open and honest, I would suggest not bashing your prior employer though, just state that it was not a good fit, you tried to make it work, but you felt you could provide more value elsewhere.
Posted on 12/13/19 at 7:58 am to Moustache
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My question is how bad does it look to find another job after only a year+ in the position? Also, if I get fired before I can find another job, how do I explain that in an interview to a future employer? Do I say it wasn’t a fit, say I learned and improved, etc,?
No big deal.
You can just say, “I thought it was an even better opportunity to leverage my core competencies” or whatever the current corporate gobblygook is.
Posted on 12/13/19 at 8:18 am to Moustache
Agree with others in saying this isn’t a big deal. With that said, I’d be looking for a job if you think the writing is on the wall.
Posted on 12/13/19 at 1:12 pm to Moustache
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I am hoping to get some practical advice
Hire a private investigator and get pics of your boss and the stripper he is having an affair and post pics of her and then PII....wait, thought posted on OT, nm, just do what has already been posted.
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