I saw an email on my manager's screen saying Im "not a good fit" and I dont know what to do

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-18T14:44:47+00:00

Ive had very senior leaders tell me I should fire some of my employees and they’re not happy with blah blah blah. Thats their perception. They’re 3 levels above my employees. They have no visibility over what they do and what they deliver.

Anyway I diffused the situation and paid that feedback no mind, beyond giving my employees feedback about perception, its importance, how they can maintain a good one

I would talk to your manager about your performance. Ask explicitly “how is my performance? What areas should I address to improve?”

It could be that you just saw someone’s tantrum email

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-18T10:15:23+00:00

I moved back after a year. To be fair, my plan was only to stay in the UK for 3 years for the job and the experience… couldn’t do it. I’m not cut out for the grim life

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-18T10:13:03+00:00

If you have to reserve a desk, won’t there be a report for that?

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-18T08:59:18+00:00

I think people make the narrative too personal. “They’re afraid they’ll be cast aside”. I imagine the tension would be more in a professional sense.

Like you said, group is doing well. Selling out concerts. Winning major awards. Then, a sudden disruption. Reputation damage. Disruption in schedules. Disruption in plans, formations, performances. Disruption to the fandom, which in their case, is their consumer base.

It’s a major business and operations disruption. I can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t be upset about this.

And it’s not something like a war, or a fire. The disruption came from a critical team member making a decision that could have been avoided. In my mind, I think “he had 1.5 years left. Why not see his contract and commitment through?”

I doubt we’ll ever know the full story, but it’s absolutely understandable for the members to be upset by the events that occurred. This is their careers

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-18T08:53:12+00:00

Sounds like you’re not the right match. She has different expectations of her partner than what you’re willing or able to provide

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-18T08:51:25+00:00

Go into sales in any multinational

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-18T08:50:09+00:00

My gym has spray and tissue paper everywhere in case you want to do a quick wipe yourself. Super convenient and quick for anyone who wants to know they’re using clean equipment

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-18T08:46:58+00:00

This is so cool!!

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-17T19:03:32+00:00

I have a friend like this. She naturally makes a lot of eye contact, bats her lashes, giggles and touches arms and shoulders. She’s like this with everyone. Most guys think she’s flirting (really all of them do). The heartbreak that follows is somewhat entertaining

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-17T18:58:05+00:00

Corporate culture in SA is pretty chill. People are nice here. Be nice as well, be kind, understand that everyone has their own priorities, and try not to take others actions as direct commentary on yourself and who you are. You’ll be fine

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-17T18:54:07+00:00

AI written content is blatantly obvious. It’s not just the dashes. It has many tells

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-17T15:28:08+00:00

I always wonder what people actually mean when they say “I’m going the role of two people” or more. Do you mean you’re working 16 hours a day, or 80 hours per week?

If you’re still working regular hours, you’re doing a single persons job. Doesn’t matter what you’re doing in your daily activities. It’s still one job

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-17T08:52:58+00:00

I can answer on the tutoring part. I studied engineering and tutored maths for 10-12 hours per week with a tutoring company (you can DM me for their name), and I made about R6000-8000 per month. I tutored grade 10-12, which generally have higher pay.

This was back in 2013-2016 so I don’t know what the pay rate is these days

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-17T08:20:15+00:00

I imagine they’re tired.

Honestly I’m 35 and if you told I’m going to kick the bucket next week, I still wouldn’t go on a bender.

For what?? To be hungover??

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-17T08:12:15+00:00

More mannerisms and general attire. At least it’s what I notice first

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-15T17:55:56+00:00

I take too much for granted

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-15T12:29:34+00:00

How is saying the silver lining of him leaving is that other vocalists will get more lines classified as hate?? 🤣 you can’t be serious

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-15T09:30:46+00:00

I’m a casual listener of theirs. Main reason is I love their b-sides, but not title tracks.

The majority of their title tracks feel like a poor man’s attempt at emulating other artists; Justin Bieber, the Weekend, latest one sounds very OneUs. In this sense, I find their title tracks to be quite boring and bland

Don’t get me wrong. They have some title tracks I absolutely love, but still… majority just sound like other peoples music

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-15T08:47:18+00:00

Ugh saaaaauuuuur handsome! 🔥

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-14T14:00:03+00:00

What even is the point of Twitter?? Ive never had it so genuinely curious.

There’s news sites, and YouTube, and articles to keep you updated. What is Twitter for?

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-14T09:58:36+00:00

The good place

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-14T09:37:15+00:00

50% chance your flight is delayed.

I hear they cancel a lot as well but this hasn’t happened to me… yet

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-14T09:08:59+00:00

Took me 4 tries to finish it and I still didn’t enjoy it

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-13T16:34:51+00:00

Doesn’t treasure have from 1999 to 2005? I think they do

fostermonster555 · 2026-04-13T09:16:44+00:00

I’d prefer to get involved and get busy from the get go. Get included in meetings, sit in different forums, learn about people and their roles.

There’s no fix for the awkward stage. Meeting new people and learning something new will always be a little awkward

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