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Well, that manager's pretty unprofessional, and seriously needs better communication skills, but as a contractor you have to be mentally prepared for this kind of thing. Full timers too, for that matter. Best of luck with finding your next job, and may you have better and more transparent management next time.
Oh, and by the way, what goes around often comes around. Some day, you may find yourself in a management position, with that person applying for a job. It's happened to me! In the business world, it pays to be polite and professional to everybody no matter what station or position they are in.
Yeah, but the thing is, unless there's more information that the OP hasn't shared yet, he hasn't been fired. All he's been told is that there are budget cuts and "he has been affected." Obviously that is what's happening here, but she still has not had the professionalism to sit down and tell him exactly what the situation is. This supervisor is in way over her head.
If I were the OP, wouldn't count on getting any useful information from her on what other options he may have available to him at this point. She can't be relied upon to communicate frankly and candidly in a stressful situation. Even if he does request a meeting to discuss his options, it's unlikely he's going to get any straight answers, and even if he does get straight answers, how can he trust them to be true?
I think the problem was more with the delivery than the message. IIRC, his contract was due to end in June, so from that aspect it's not unexpected, but contractor or no, losing your job when you were hoping to have it extended still sucks, and he has been looking. I usually disagree with this OP, but I can understand his position this time.
Just don't lash out at anyone or otherwise burn bridges ... because if you got good reviews you should be able to use them as a reference. And a female boss is more likely to feel guilty about laying you off and write something good
If it makes you feel any better, I will be going through this EXACT thing next week. I just don't know which way it will go. I am a contractor too. I am prepared for anything but the stress is killing me. So sorry
Just don't lash out at anyone or otherwise burn bridges ... because if you got good reviews you should be able to use them as a reference. And a female boss is more likely to feel guilty about laying you off and write something good
As a contractor, it's unlikely the client company will even give a recommendation, as they are not your employer.
Even bad news can be an opportunity.... maybe it is just time for a change?
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