Update: I worked today for the first time since that meeting. It was okay till right before I alked out the door. I was called I to the office by this new manager and was asked to sign something about 2 other complaints they had about me so it could be in my file with the department head.
I told the new manager I didn't feel comfortable signing such papers as this was the first time I was "counseled" on this wrinkle in my performance. I said I was accostomed getting a friendly reminder and a chance to improve performance first. Furthermore, the fedback on one of the items I was not given clear guidelines to follow. In fact, I was covering someone elses work while they were on vacation. It goes on and on... Anyways, the manager actually signed the letter and hands me a copy.... I could see him sweat as I put it in my purse. I'm contacting my union rep and will not have another meeting with this guy or the director without a union rep present.
I'm a nice person to work with and always go the xtra mile. I know life is not fair, but this seems so unreal. The situation that happened today was in addition to pulling me out of my area of main expertise.
Clearly I'm realizing working for certain employers can be a liability to a person's career. I'm trying not to think I'm really horrible, at this point I'm ok just thinking the approach of this manager is a little odd or even psychotic. I have a voice inside that is thinking these people will blackball me in the university.
I would LOVE to hear from you guys, it's been a weird day...