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Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi all, I had the misfortune of being placed under a super-demanding boss who micromanaged and mind-fked me over every single thing that I did, even to the extent of picking over specific words/phrases in emails that I sent and going to the ridiculous extent of copy-pasting dictionary.com screenshots into my emails.

Alas, it was no surprise that I was given a "D" performance grade and told that contract will not be renewed.

The contract issue is not a worry for me, however I'm concerned that other CS agencies might blackmark me for my D performance grade in this year. Any HR experts can shed light on what exactly is going to happen to me? I recently joined this agency, and had C+'s and a B in my previous years prior to joining this agency.

Thanks a lot in advance for your help.

How many other cs have u jumped during ur working life? Best is to go back to the agency you were previously from. If it is ministry they w have ur records and they might have concerns over ur D grade. It took a colleague of mine a lot of effort to find another job in cs and his new boss used to know him personally before so can vouch for his ability.

What would be considered as relevant experience?

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Thanks.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi all, I had the misfortune of being placed under a super-demanding boss who micromanaged and mind-fked me over every single thing that I did, even to the extent of picking over specific words/phrases in emails that I sent and going to the ridiculous extent of copy-pasting dictionary.com screenshots into my emails.

Alas, it was no surprise that I was given a "D" performance grade and told that contract will not be renewed.

The contract issue is not a worry for me, however I'm concerned that other CS agencies might blackmark me for my D performance grade in this year. Any HR experts can shed light on what exactly is going to happen to me? I recently joined this agency, and had C+'s and a B in my previous years prior to joining this agency.

Thanks a lot in advance for your help.

Sorry to hear about your circumstances. Since your contract isn't renewed, it means you have to search for a new job. You can try another agency within public service, or even go back to your previous agency. However, if you do so, you will be queried at interviews why you are not continuing with the current agency. Do prepare a diplomatic answer re: job fit. Also, there is no stopping the interviewing agency from ringing up the current agency for feedback. You may want to try the private sector instead.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Sorry to hear about your circumstances. Since your contract isn't renewed, it means you have to search for a new job. You can try another agency within public service, or even go back to your previous agency. However, if you do so, you will be queried at interviews why you are not continuing with the current agency. Do prepare a diplomatic answer re: job fit. Also, there is no stopping the interviewing agency from ringing up the current agency for feedback. You may want to try the private sector instead.

Thanks so much for the info! Yes I'm looking at pte sector as well. However I understand that HR reference checks are usually done over email, so it doesn't really matter whether the new agency uses the same HRMS personnel system or not. My current agency will probably tell whichever company/bank/agency about my 'D' grade over email during the reference check.

Will such a grade be viewed negatively, even in pte sector?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thanks so much for the info! Yes I'm looking at pte sector as well. However I understand that HR reference checks are usually done over email, so it doesn't really matter whether the new agency uses the same HRMS personnel system or not. My current agency will probably tell whichever company/bank/agency about my 'D' grade over email during the reference check.

Will such a grade be viewed negatively, even in pte sector?

who cares in the pte sector? they will just ask why you left, thats all. if they want to call, be prepared to get owned.

why arent you using perfect english in your emails? not very professional isnt it?

Maybe your Boss is not the one at fault, but you.

U should reflect on your performance.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi all, I had the misfortune of being placed under a super-demanding boss who micromanaged and mind-fked me over every single thing that I did, even to the extent of picking over specific words/phrases in emails that I sent and going to the ridiculous extent of copy-pasting dictionary.com screenshots into my emails.

Alas, it was no surprise that I was given a "D" performance grade and told that contract will not be renewed.

The contract issue is not a worry for me, however I'm concerned that other CS agencies might blackmark me for my D performance grade in this year. Any HR experts can shed light on what exactly is going to happen to me? I recently joined this agency, and had C+'s and a B in my previous years prior to joining this agency.

Thanks a lot in advance for your help.

Indeed. I do appraisals, and awarding a 'D' requires justification. The performance must have been really bad.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Maybe your Boss is not the one at fault, but you.

U should reflect on your performance.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Indeed. I do appraisals, and awarding a 'D' requires justification. The performance must have been really bad.

Not to mention the paperwork involved. It's really a hassle so not many bosses are keen to award a D unless they have no choice...

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