I sent a letter to corporate asking them if they would lay me off. I put that i was having serious mental health issues caused by working for this company. I don't know if i should have and please be respectful with your replies. My supervisor keeps critiquing my work and its driving me crazy. she doesn't do it with anyone else.
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@ds I agree they should be going to EAP...not social media
@df Wow. Sounds like blaming and judging. Then telling them what to do because you are so smart. How about some compassion and understanding.
Instead of posting here, you should be using EAP for some counseling services. If you are mentally unwell, take advantage of EAP which can provide immediate counseling.
Because who sends a "letter" asking for a layoff?? NOBODY
How about some support for this person! I’m sorry you are going through this. When it gets to this point it’s FMLA or leave. I actually impressed that you asked to be laid off rather than leave with nothing. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. Please take care of yourself.
Look into taking leave (FMLA, if you qualify) for a mental health break and look for another job while you’re out.
Look on the bright side: From their point of view, only a crazy person would think it's a good idea to "send a letter" to corporate, asking them to lay you off.
It could actually work in your favor, because it's so naively unhinged!
Then again, it's probably easier and much less expensive for them to just find "cause" to fire you, vs. laying you off with severance. Guessing you'll probably be put on a PIP soon.
Sorry you're so stressed...try your best to just not give much energy to this place, and just focus on finding another job as soon as you can.
Sadly, they may just fire you later and avoid a severance. (Performance) 😩 I hate this for you and the micromanaging mess is disturbing.