My boss just gave me a brutal performance review, basically saying that all my work is unsatisfactory. She's very sweet and said she wants to work with me and coach me to improve. The thing is, I don't really have the desire to improve. I've been at the same non-profit for 12+ years and have stayed only for the salary and health insurance. Should I just quit?
What do you feel about the quality of your work? Do you feel it would be different elsewhere? Do you need the salary and the health insurance? What are your other options?
I think I do good work in general, but I understand where she's coming from. My efforts have been minimal and there are some assignments I've been given that are not part of my original job description, so the core functions I do are good but these other ones are proving more difficult. The thing is, I don't really want to work anywhere else and start trying to find a new job, especially in these times. DH doesn't make a huge salary so yes, my salary helps. And my health insurance is better and cheaper than his so we use mine. Other options are basically zero. I've been working non-stop since I graduated so this would be a re-assessment break, especially during these crazy times with possible homeschooling.
Maybe a solution is to refocus on your core areas? Even with a salary cut, sounds like this job is better than alternatives.
Yes, I've definitely considered presenting this as an option. A few things were sort of put in my lap over the past 2-3 years that have nothing to do with my original job but I've been expected to perform these new tasks. Thanks for the advice!
such a very difficult time to find a job right now so I would put out your feelers before you quit as miserable as it is.