So I started this job 6 months ago. I got promoted within the first 2 months as things were going well. As the work piled on, there were a few projects were I fell short on due to a lack of training but otherwise things were good. I have a decent relationship with my manager, but he is also extremely controlling when it comes to some projects and it drives me nuts. (he was the only designer there for 5 years and they have struggled to employ anyone else because of this issue). I thought I had learned to manage that though. Boy was I wrong.
Thursday was my 6 month probation review. Although things haven't always been perfect, since no issues had been raised till that point I assumed I would get the offer. I got told I have a 2 month extension to fix a myriad of issues my boss has with my work, but on top of that he has told me to seek help for my anxiety issues. I broke down crying as that is something I find quite personal. My dad passed away and I was made redundant due to covid layoffs in the same year and my life was a bit of a mess before starting this new role- but I held it together as best as I could. I have no-one else to support me, so although I struggle with anxiety, not working isn't really an option for me.
So not only do I need to fix these work issues, I need to fix my mental health in only 2 months and I don't know if I can do that. The pressure is too much. My boss did apologise to me the next day, realising he overstepped the mark. I feel like he is trying to help but it really crossed a boundary with me and it makes me feel like quitting.
If these issues had been raised a few months back or whilst I was on probation, I feel like I could work on things. But to wait until the end of my 6 months then drop this bomb on me feels cruel. What are your thoughts?
TL;DR- boss told me to fix my mental health issues or lose my job