What Should Judy Have Done Differently and What Should She Do Now?

Is there anything Judy might have done differently or that she could do now? In Judy’s place, what would you do and why? What do you think the outcomes of these different options would be? Here are some possibilities:

• Instead of quitting, wait to be fired and pursue a wrongful termination claim on the grounds that you weren’t properly trained.

• Set up meetings with your bosses after they complain about your performance so you can ask for more feedback and training in order to improve.

• Reconsider your choice of career. Maybe you aren’t so good with detailed work and would enjoy another type of work, such as working outdoors or face-to-face with customers.

• Look more closely at why your bosses are saying you are too slow or make too many mistakes. Maybe you are distracted, bored, unmotivated, or have some other problem with doing the work.

• Be more patient in getting ahead, and focus on better learning how to do the job when you are first hired.

• Document whenever you feel your boss has insulted you or put you down, so you can use this written record in later filing a complaint or lawsuit.