Good Job

Maybe this is just how the corporate world works.

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Good Job is Slate’s advice column on work. Have a workplace problem big or small? Send it to Laura Helmuth and Doree Shafrir here . (It’s anonymous!)

Dear Good Job,

How common is it to have a “probation” period when you’ve started a new job? I just got offered a new job, and they have this as a procedure, which I’ve never had to do before. Basically, you’re on probation for the first two months, where they can presumably fire you easily if you don’t meet their standards. The job looks great otherwise, but I’m not sure I should move to a new state for a job that could be taken away within two months of making that move. Am I overthinking this?…