Later that week, I was called into another meeting. The atmosphere was tense, the air thick with unspoken words.
“We’ve had some complaints,” my supervisor began, their voice carefully neutral.
I stayed silent, waiting for them to continue.
“It’s come to our attention that there have been… issues with your performance,” they said, their eyes narrowing slightly.
“I’m doing my best,” I replied, trying to keep my tone even.
They leaned back, crossing their arms. “Your best isn’t good enough,” they said bluntly.
The words stung, but I refused to let it show.
After the meeting, I returned to my desk, my mind racing with thoughts of what to do next.
It was clear that something had to change, but I wasn’t sure what steps to take—or if I even had any options left.
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