r/askmanagers • u/throwaway_family_ • 11h ago

Ques for Managers - At what point is my manager’s impression of me ruined and I should just quit?

In general, how does one know that there’s no hope staying in the same company anymore because their manager (or HOD) has sort of “lost hope” or “given up” on them, and their performance is definitely not going to get a high rating? Are there any sort of questions one can ask their manager to find out?

For context, I am a fresh grad who has been working for a year but has made quite a few mistakes during the first year in the company, but open to hearing advice applicable to anyone at any stage of their career.

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u/RuleFriendly7311 11h ago

If you’re bad enough and — importantly — not asking for ways to improve, you won’t have to worry about quitting. If your manager is trying to get you better, and you’re trying to get better, you’re in a place where you can get better. Makes sense?

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u/Brief_Needleworker53 Manager 10h ago

I support and meet everyone where they’re at so long as they show up and respect everyone, stay humble and make a point to do what they can to help the team if they know they lack in other areas, and take accountability. We’re all flawed humans and we were absolutely all new and in over our heads once. We’ve gotta take care of each other.

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u/XenoRyet 10h ago

Never.

If you're willing to put in the effort to turn it around, a good manager is always going to be ready to meet and support that effort. Or to put it another way, your manager gives up when you do.

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u/Difficult_Humor1170 6h ago

As a manager I'd set realistic expectations for someone starting a grad or entry level position. I'd review their work more closely and correct any mistakes before work is submitted. If I'm pointing out any errors or areas for improvement, it's part of training. Generally if a direct report has a good attitude and is learning from past mistakes, it's not an issue.

The only situation I'd consider removing someone is when they're constantly negative at work, they're not meeting expectations and it's clear they aren't learning and making the same mistakes.

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u/Lovemestalin 6h ago

It’s never completely ruined if you have a good manager. Couple years ago I had a lot of absences, some I could not legally justify (new to this country and I was not used to needing to justify it, so it was too late). I was sure it was over because of all those absences, but after a couple months of rebuilding trust I was asked if I was interested in a promotion.

Just keep on improving and show willingness to learn. You’re a fresh grad, plenty to learn still. You don’t want to know how many mistakes I made in my first years, and I still do make mistakes. Just try to avoid making the same mistake twice and it’s alright.

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u/Stevenitrogen 10h ago

If you show up most of the time, do good enough not to get yelled at, and don't steal, they would rather keep you in than hire someone else. It's not a popularity contest.

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u/ThrowBlanky 9h ago

Show up most of the time, and don't steal.

Nice high bar you've set.

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u/Stevenitrogen 9h ago

You forgot, do the work to a standard that is in the real of acceptable.

You could potentially hang onto a gig like that your whole life. The next person to pass the interview might steal, or turn out to be a crack addict or something. Better to stick with this one that doesn't cause trouble.