It was normal to serve a probationary period of a few weeks.
At the same time the probationary period was extended to five years.
"I still think they've got to be in a probationary period for a little while," he said.
We'll put you on a probationary period for the month.
The probationary period for a police officer is two years.
One extended the probationary period for new teachers from three to five years.
They said he missed too many days of work during his 90-day probationary period.
They also increased the current 2 year probationary period for partners to 5 years.
His probationary period was almost over and a new challenge lay ahead.
After that, there is a probationary period for another three to five years.