You received a letter from "Human Resources" stated that as of Monday, July 7, 2025 you are being placed on probation due to excessive absences from work (Undocumented Leave). The period will extend to January 6, 2026 and if you fail to meet the requirements of this office further actions may be taken against you. If you would like to discuss this matter please contact Ms. Indira Jindal.
That was the gist of the letter and you tried to get in contact with Ms. Jindal, throughout the week, but was not able to speak to her until Friday morning. She didn't want to seem dismissive of you, but asked you if you would not mind meeting with her that evening. You told her that would be fine and she asked if 7:00 PM would be okay?
You assumed the meeting would be held in her office at work, but she changed the meeting place to the lobby of the "Hilton Garden Inn" located in the Financial Center of Manhattan. You had never been to this hotel before, but it was a very classy place and for some strange reason you were getting the feeling that this could very well be your "last meal." It gave you that "Dead Man Walking" feeling.
When you arrived Ms. Jindal told you that she had a very busy week and suggested that you join her for dinner and that you could discuss you appeal afterwards. In the meantime, order whatever you like and enjoy yourself (she paid).
This treatment seemed very odd, and you were sure you were about to get your "walking papers," after dinner, but instead Ms. Jindal told you that your file is upstairs in her room at the hotel and if you would be so kind as to follow her to "temporary office" she would be willing to review your file and listen to your position regarding this matter.

Now, you realize that you're in a hotel room with the Director of Human Resources and you're worry about keeping your job, but at the same time you want to make a "move on her," and this feels like a "Twilight Zone" situation.
Stay cool, Stay cool, you keep telling yourself, but then she decides to get more comfortable, perhaps a little too comfortable.

After a quick review, Ms. Jindal told you that she could reduce your "Probationary period" to 3 months and if you take off any time during that period she can adjust it to reflect a "Documented Sick Day," but you will need to get in contact with her directly.
"How does that work for you?" Ms. Jindal asked
You just smiled and "nodded in agreement," to which Ms. Jindal said:
"Now, let's discuss what you can do for me."

That was the gist of the letter and you tried to get in contact with Ms. Jindal, throughout the week, but was not able to speak to her until Friday morning. She didn't want to seem dismissive of you, but asked you if you would not mind meeting with her that evening. You told her that would be fine and she asked if 7:00 PM would be okay?
You assumed the meeting would be held in her office at work, but she changed the meeting place to the lobby of the "Hilton Garden Inn" located in the Financial Center of Manhattan. You had never been to this hotel before, but it was a very classy place and for some strange reason you were getting the feeling that this could very well be your "last meal." It gave you that "Dead Man Walking" feeling.
When you arrived Ms. Jindal told you that she had a very busy week and suggested that you join her for dinner and that you could discuss you appeal afterwards. In the meantime, order whatever you like and enjoy yourself (she paid).
This treatment seemed very odd, and you were sure you were about to get your "walking papers," after dinner, but instead Ms. Jindal told you that your file is upstairs in her room at the hotel and if you would be so kind as to follow her to "temporary office" she would be willing to review your file and listen to your position regarding this matter.

Now, you realize that you're in a hotel room with the Director of Human Resources and you're worry about keeping your job, but at the same time you want to make a "move on her," and this feels like a "Twilight Zone" situation.
Stay cool, Stay cool, you keep telling yourself, but then she decides to get more comfortable, perhaps a little too comfortable.

After a quick review, Ms. Jindal told you that she could reduce your "Probationary period" to 3 months and if you take off any time during that period she can adjust it to reflect a "Documented Sick Day," but you will need to get in contact with her directly.
"How does that work for you?" Ms. Jindal asked
You just smiled and "nodded in agreement," to which Ms. Jindal said:
"Now, let's discuss what you can do for me."
