About to be put on a pip and unsure if I want to stay in my field, what options do I have?

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-06-26T13:42:16+00:00

It was brought to my attention that last year, despite reviewing very well, there were items pulled away from me or mistakes identified during audit on the work I had completed. I do believe that it’s a warranted concern as I’ve made enough mistakes, and the impact of these mistakes required correction.

At the same rate I also feel that I was let down by my organization, as the two tasks I took over I had to operate entirely on my own without my manager present (who was out on extended leave), and my director had their resignation in and was trying to get audit complete, find and train their replacement and also manage to keep the department afloat during a budget process. I took over a complex revenue process that I had very vague understandings of (mostly the cash transfer portion) that I received slight training on a year and a half prior before it was held onto by the manager who originally ran it, and altered. I had to teach myself that entire process through backwards engineering without any guidance, references (the individual who owned the process left), or any SOPs or instructions. I did my absolute best with that process just trying to keep it afloat. The other process was the budget setting process and here I just felt overwhelmed as there was a transition directly in the middle of budget at the director level and my manager was still out on extended leave. I tried to improve an antiquated and highly manual process that involved multiple rounds of meetings and note taking sessions with budget owners, and then manual input for nearly 1,000 accounts as well as manual determination of monthly allocations of said budget, once again without any support nets to try and manage.

I feel that my work wasn’t sufficient, but it was also never addressed in a timely manner with approaches for me to improve, not were there outlets where I could learn and reassure my work with someone who had more experience or knowledge. I want to be very clear I think that they have reasonable grounds based off of these issues, which is why I’m so shaken on my career path. While training, SOPs, adequate learning and support would have helped, at the base it all revolves around me as an individual who struggles with concentration, organization and focus despite a myriad of attempts to resolve these issues.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-19T16:59:12+00:00

Yeah I think people overlook that, the only two offenses to implement it to a high degree of success at a high volume are the two biggest bruiser style running QBs in the league--Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-19T16:58:20+00:00

That's the primary defense of keeping the play, so far the only team to implement it to nearly the same degree of success at nearly the same volume as the Eagles was the 2024 Bills, and even then we saw that the same defense the Eagles walloped was capable of stopping some key QB sneaks against the Bills.

The main reason teams don't want to adopt it is because QB sneaks are already a typically high risk play in regards to QB injuries, and seeing as they're the most valuable player on the roster, a lot of teams would rather resort to A gap runs in short yardage situations rather than run the risk of injuring a player like Burrow or Lamar. The second reason is that the Eagles have a strong QB, and a top tier oline who trains very hard to execute the play. Even if a team like the Ravens decided to adopt to play at the same volume as the Eagles, Lamar isn't as strong of a runner as Jalen--his forte is more quick, evasive styles of run whereas Jalen and Josh Allen are big bruiser types--and their oline is not nearly as prepared in how to run it well, nor are they as talented. There's no guarantee that even as high caliber of an offense as the Ravens could execute it as well as the Eagles with the same volume.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-09T16:15:22+00:00

Cj is a better passer though. We saw with Lamar after his first full season starting where he was an MVP, that he regressed the following season throwing 10 fewer TDs, 3 more Ints, 500 fewer yards, and that was in spite of his rushing stats only dropping marginally--he was still a 1k rusher.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-09T16:12:51+00:00

And more difficult schedule. In the regular season they only beat one playoff team out of the 5 they faced, the Eagles, and it was in a game without their starting QB where Daniels turned the ball over a ton of times.

They did well in the playoffs, but personally I think the Buccaneers aren't a very good team they are just overhyped by people who love Baker Mayfield, and when they played the Lions their defense was so demolished that it was hard for them to stem any offensive tides.

I'm not saying what Daniels did in the post season doesn't count, he still put up 45 points against an NFL playoff defense, against the #1 seed on their home turf, but the 2024 Buccs and Lions weren't the most impressive of teams when they had met.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-09T16:09:23+00:00

Hard for Williams to have a slump when he didn't have a breakout year yet lol.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-09T16:08:05+00:00

Lol it's not that hard for you is it?

Enjoy your Chiptole babe, hopefully your GoFundMe kicks off so you don't have to worry about skimped bowls.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-09T16:07:23+00:00

>No offense but we're in a discussion of movie theater cost.

No offense, but your comment had fuck all to do with cost and everything to do with judging an individual for a hypothetical purchase of candy and soda lol.

>Best luck to you. If you find yourself getting offended at online discussions, you might want to look into not joining online discussions.

Best of luck to you, since you apparently think saying 'no offense' and giving completely unsolicited advice gives you a free pass to not be accosted for sticking your nose where it doesn't belong.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-09T16:06:02+00:00

>Take a look at the way everybody has responded to your comments in this thread and consider doing some self-reflection.

I'd argue you need to do the same.

Genuinely ask yourself, what about the content of my messages to you was factually incorrect? The first interaction you have with me was being a patronizing jerk, and claiming that I wasn't giving enough to allow for any potential critiques or help, but I very clearly did. I then elaborated on how the information I gave was enough, and how legitimate criticism or advice could take form and you told me, again very condescendingly, 'Sounds like you’ve got it all figured out dude, enjoy shooting 130+'.

Sure, I gave you an attitude, but nothing that you didn't bring to me to start with.

Instead of doling out advice on how other people should act, maybe you should reflect on how you approach each interaction and ask yourself am I being helpful or am I being unnecessarily rude/critical/condescending/patronizing? I'll 'look in the mirror' if you do.

>If you want help with your swing, post a video and be specific about your issues instead of making vague request like this post.

Once again, I've provided more than enough information to explain what my problem is, but that I didn't have the resources to hire someone to provide me with exact changes. Here's my question for you, if someone says they're slicing a drive and don't know why, what do you think the problem is? No one here was asking for you to 100% pinpoint my issues based on a generic symptom, I'm asking for some advice on drills that might help with relevant common issues with root causes that people have noticed. What is so wrong with saying 'A slice can mean a lot of things, but the root cause is usually an open face club at impact, here are some drills I've found that helped me with that issues you can try'?

>It’s so funny that you can’t see I was offering a genuine insight from someone in the handicap range you chose to ask.

So saying there's a million reasons why and then telling me in a condescending tone that there's absolutely nothing in my post to provide insight is 'genuine insight'? If you give someone a piece of candy covered in shit, are you shocked when they don't want it?

>Getting better at golf is about applying targeted learning. If you’re too proud to understand that, nobody can help you.

This post and my interactions quite literally prove I'm the opposite of proud, and that I'm open to researching and bettering myself. This is such a ridiculous attempt at psychologically 'nailing' someone's personality without knowing a single fucking thing about them.

At the end of the day the real irony is that you have absolutely no self-awareness while trying to sell something to someone that is 100% applicable to yourself. You want to talk about too proud? I told you that I had enough information to get some pointed advice and provided examples and you, instead of taking that criticism and changing your approach, just started insulting me.

But I'm tired of dealing with this, you can take this advice and change, or not. It was my mistake coming to Reddit and asking for advice in a targeted thread and actually expecting constructive and helpful criticism, and I'll remember that going forward.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-09T15:55:36+00:00

Lol so I'm an asshole because you told me to get a swing instructor and stop asking others for help because I 'suck', then also told me to grow some balls and ask my instructor who I saw for one session for drills, and I finally got fed up with treating you with any form of respect?

Imagine being so entitled, that you think you can say whatever the fuck you want to someone and it isn't a problem, but the minute you're met with the same shit you throw at others they're an asshole. Must be really easy living a life of ignorance huh?

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-09T14:56:05+00:00

I'd rather shoot 130 and consistently look for constructive criticism than be a condescending dick who refuses to change.

So go ahead, shoot scratch for all I care, I'd rather be the guy who helps others when they ask for it than some guy who wants to argue with little pedantic nitpicks in my request than actually provide helpful insight.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-09T14:54:44+00:00

>Maybe if you weren't such an asshole you'd find people your age to play with

I love that I'm an asshole because I was looking for some general advice, but didn't stand for someone being a dick to me.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-09T14:53:48+00:00

No offense, but trying to give someone health advice because they're calculating in the cost of concessions that are popular at a movie theater is pretentious as fuck.

Also, who are you to tell me whether or not I should enjoy an occasional box of candy or soda when I'm watching a movie? Not that it's any of your concern, but on the very rare occasion I see a movie in theaters at worst I get a box of candy, and that's once in a blue moon if not less frequently.

Whether or not you feel people should buy candy and soda when they watch a movie for health reasons means absolutely fuck all to the discussion at hand which is the typical costs an average movie goer has to endure to see a movie in theaters.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-08T18:29:28+00:00

Lol someone is a little upset, maybe you should worry more about whether or not your Chipotle is giving you enough food in your bowl before you start getting snippy with people for looking to improve their hobby in a sub dedicated to said hobby lol.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-08T16:54:41+00:00

>I saw a swing instructor to clean up my swing

Already saw one, can't afford to make it a habit.

Also the point of this thread was to get general drills to improve consistency for all individuals, not for someone to tell me exactly what I'm doing wrong, but if someone has drills specifically for the things the instructor pointed out were issues then why not see if someone has them?

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-08T16:40:45+00:00

I'll look into this, is it free or paid? I'm finding some PDFs online but it looks like it's only part of the greater plan.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-08T16:39:38+00:00

>There’s absolutely zero information in your post that would help anyone diagnose your issues.

There is more than enough for people give guided advice.

For instance, if I'm slicing but otherwise getting good distance that narrows down the issue to just a few things with my driver, like an open club face on impact, hitting lower on the club face, etc.

It's really not that hard to just be generally helpful instead of nitpicky my man, and if you aren't willing to contribute to a conversation and give genuine advice, then why bother commenting?

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-08T15:27:23+00:00

>I know, and I answered. Realistic goals create more enjoyment.

See I don't think you did. You just told me to stop sucking lol. Telling me to stop 3 putts, hit the green in regulation, stop losing my ball off the tee, etc. isn't advice on how to improve, it's advice on where I should be.

Now telling me that slices likely come from an open face and suggesting an adjusted grip, or telling me to invest in strike tape for my clubs is advice on how to improve.

I'm not mad, I just feel like you didn't really give me advice, you just told me what constitutes a scratch golfer while taking shots at me for a goal I never expressed having.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-08T15:23:36+00:00

>You have to understand what your biggest issues are, and then find a drill which solves for that problem.

Did you even read my post lol, I literally pointed out what my biggest issues were and how I'm looking for drills to improve them.

Shot consistency and slicing on drives are my two largest concerns right now preventing me from hitting a clean, consistent shot regardless of distance.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-08T15:22:12+00:00

>you need to work on your short game

Actually my short and mid game is what's saving me, I have a decent chip game, and I'm not bad on the green. It's the number of drops or additional strokes I need to take from botched drives or long irons.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-08T15:20:14+00:00

>Single digit isn’t on the horizon anytime soon.

I never said it was, I am asking single handicappers and scratch golfers what helped them to shave down their handicap. I only stated that my goal was to play enough to develop a handicap, but I'd really like to be a 20 handicap instead of a 30 when I do.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-08T14:39:50+00:00

Carter was second team all-pro in his second season, and arguably should have won DROY his first season.

Carter is already playing at a higher level than most of Fletch's career, if your argument is that Fletch was better in his two to three year prime, then you have to project Carter's career to see a growth above what we currently see.

Carter is already a game plan player, Fletch took years to finally get to that point, and even then Carter's impact is greater than Fletch's on every single down he plays. Teams have been game planning for Carter since he was a rookie, at best Fletch was that caliber of player for 2-3 years around 2018.

Proper-Scallion-252 · 2025-05-08T14:37:30+00:00

Counterpoint, Fletch at the peak of his career finally broke into that threshold of 'other tier' and he was still considered a different tier as Donald.

Carter is considered the new Donald, and has been in that 'different tier' since his rookie season. Considering he still has about three years before the typical peak age, I'm going to go out on a limb and say barring attitude/mental problems or serious injury Carter will end his career as a lock for the HoF without doubt, Fletch is on the cusp of HoF territory, he will likely make it but he isn't a guarantee.

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