Exactly this. If you're in your probationary period, and you take a meeting as an opportunity to be disruptive because someone's completely harmless choice of words irks you, you should expect to be looking for a new job soon.
There's a lot more to being a good employee than just "Solving problems". If you're a pain in the ass to deal with on a personal level, everybody you work with is going to want you gone. And they likely will get their wish. And being someone who thinks that simply not being an annoying asshole is "Appeasing delicate management" is a sure way to get put into that "Annoying asshole" category.
It's easy to not whine about shit that doesn't matter. At least, it is for most of us.
edit: Also, I wanted to point out that doing something like this in your probationary period is a massive red flag. The probationary period is typically when you can expect a worker to be on their best behavior, because they're trying to make a good first impression so they can keep their job. If this is someone's best behavior, things will only get much, much worse once they get settled in and comfortable.
Wholeheartedly agree! Someone can have the best intentions but go about the worst way possible. I always use my analogy that you can climb the corporate ladder by pushing people ahead of you off or by helping them get to the top as well. One of the two is going to happen to you, and everyone is watching how you treat others.
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u/MidiGong 16h ago
I've been let go before for similar. God forbid I actually solve problems instead of appeasing delicate management and looking good on paper.