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This is now my second time on extended probation. I failed at a previous company, I gave it my all there and now they're monitoring me again in my current position at another company. I feel awful, I feel like a failure , I don't like who I've become.

I've become very introverted, I find it difficult to do activities outside of work because I become mentally and physically exhausted. I lost my speech once because I was doing so many different things at the same time, not taking breaks or relaxing. I just learned to trust my body more and instead I just focused on calmer activities.

Society doesn't like introverts like myself. I think this is partly way my probation has been extended because I don't talk about going to fancy restaurants or travelling to exotic places.

I'm going to work really hard to push myself more and work on my goals

I feel there is something wrong with me because this happened to me the second time.

I'm really passionate about my career but I very dedicated with my work,

Any advice?

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This is now my second time on extended probation. I failed at a previous company, I gave it my all there and now they're monitoring me again in my current position at another company. I feel awful, I feel like a failure , I don't like who I've become.
I've become very introverted, I find it difficult to do activities outside of work because I become mentally and physically exhausted. I lost my speech once because I was doing so many different things at the same time, not taking breaks or relaxing. I just learned to trust my body more and instead I just focused on calmer activities.
Society doesn't like introverts like myself. I think this is partly way my probation has been extended because I don't talk about going to fancy restaurants or travelling to exotic places.
I'm going to work really hard to push myself more and work on my goals
I feel there is something wrong with me because this happened to me the second time.
I'm really passionate about my career but I very dedicated with my work,
Any advice?

Hello,

I am really sorry to hear that you are feeling this way? Do you have any ideas why you have been put on probation?

Also, are you diagnosed with any mental health conditions? If not maybe this is something to consider as it sounds like you could benefit from some additional support. If you are diabetes with a disability then under the Equality Act 2010 your employer would be legally obliged to put in place some reasonable adjustment.

I hope this helps in some way, if you have any further questions please do let me know.

Charlie
Law LLB Student