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From: Jess Email: [email protected]
Subject: Wrongfully Let Go?
Late May I was pursued for a Senior Account Executive position in Wisconsin. The person who had previously held the position was promoted to manager and it was he that contacted me, met with me and eventually hired me. I would not accept the position until I had been able to see my account list, and more importantly, the billing history so I had a clear idea of what I would make. I was told that I would make a certain amount of money. Late in July I was pulled into an office with the group sales manager and my manager. My manager was being de-moted back into sales, and he would be taking back most of his list. I was in turn given an account list that billed less than half of my original, and was similar to an entry level sales position. I was to prospect all of my commission, which was never part of the original agreement. The next week, I made an appointment with the group sales manager and told him I was very upset. He assured me that accounts weren't done being moved around, and that he would "take care of me." A few weeks later my new manager took me out to lunch. He said he wanted to get to know me, and see where I stood. Because I told him I was going to tough things out and try to make it work, he gave me a "30 day review." He told me I was doing a great job, and to hang in there. He also told me that this was a new policy, that all employees had to do this. The 30 day review resembled an "action plan" and I thought of it more of an aid or training tool. Every week I met with my manager (we all did once a week), and every week he said I was doing a great job. Not even 30 days later I was told, unexpectedly that my job was terminated. I was told that my activity level was not up to speed, to pack my things and turn in my. I was asked to sign some form stating I understood my termination, which I signed in the heat of suprise and embarassment. This whole situation seems unfair to me, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice.
Subject: Wrongfully Let Go?
Late May I was pursued for a Senior Account Executive position in Wisconsin. The person who had previously held the position was promoted to manager and it was he that contacted me, met with me and eventually hired me. I would not accept the position until I had been able to see my account list, and more importantly, the billing history so I had a clear idea of what I would make. I was told that I would make a certain amount of money. Late in July I was pulled into an office with the group sales manager and my manager. My manager was being de-moted back into sales, and he would be taking back most of his list. I was in turn given an account list that billed less than half of my original, and was similar to an entry level sales position. I was to prospect all of my commission, which was never part of the original agreement. The next week, I made an appointment with the group sales manager and told him I was very upset. He assured me that accounts weren't done being moved around, and that he would "take care of me." A few weeks later my new manager took me out to lunch. He said he wanted to get to know me, and see where I stood. Because I told him I was going to tough things out and try to make it work, he gave me a "30 day review." He told me I was doing a great job, and to hang in there. He also told me that this was a new policy, that all employees had to do this. The 30 day review resembled an "action plan" and I thought of it more of an aid or training tool. Every week I met with my manager (we all did once a week), and every week he said I was doing a great job. Not even 30 days later I was told, unexpectedly that my job was terminated. I was told that my activity level was not up to speed, to pack my things and turn in my. I was asked to sign some form stating I understood my termination, which I signed in the heat of suprise and embarassment. This whole situation seems unfair to me, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice.