Quote Originally Posted by Ally Cat's Mommy
I'm sorry you are going through this!

When they say they need a "stronger" person, what exactly are they finding fault with? Do they need someone with good negotiating skills, an outgoing personality etc.

Considering that you must have had interviews etc before being hired, their initial opinion must have been that you were suitable for the job. Do you
have an employment contract?
Do you work on a quota / target - ie how is your performance measured?? Given that your direct line management are all pleased with you, it seems strange that upper management would interfere.

If the issue was a skill which could be learned, I would ask them if, considering the cost and inconvenience to replace you, would they be prepared to work with you to define a development program.

If it's selling / negotiating skills that are an issue, there are some excellent consultative selling training courses out there (SPIN is a good one) - maybe they will be prepared to work with you to address the issues they have?

(Or you could PM me and I can send you links to a couple of good online resources).


Best of luck - I hope you work something out.


I don't know where they are getting this from and neither does the Area Manager. She said I work my butt off and if they ask her to fire me she said she won't do it. They are doing the same thing to the manager and she isn't supposed to know it either and the area manager has told her also. They are very shady. They tell you that you are doing a great job then say stuff like this. I have all the emails stating I am doing good. I just don't understand where they are coming from. I would love the links if you would PM them to me thank you that would be great.