Opinions please............?

Question

I was given a job description when I started my new job in February this year. Over the last month, I have only been doing one part of the job I was asked to do. It is driving me insane - I can't stand it and think it is really unfair. What do you think? Would you put up with this - especially when you know that you have so much potential and have been given the worst job in the department?? I feel like i've been lied to at the interview.

Answer 1

Bank the experience. Dust off the CV. Get a better job.

Answer 2

I would go to the super who gave you the job outline and ask "What's the Deal?" If you are only doing a small part of the job it may be a question of integrating you into the additional work. If you have displayed the ability to do the work then there is no reason not to receive the additional responsibility. Since you are over the normal 90 day review period I would really get this cleared up....and quick. The longer you put it off the more it will appear that you have no determination (in some work places it would be called spine).

There may be some valid reasons for the delay but the lack of communication by your manager is a problem. If you could determine some date the work will be turned over to you that puts the ball in their court.....if they miss the deadline then start looking else where for a job that you like.

Answer 3

Employers will often put things in the job description that are actually rare or "once in a while" duties. If I were you I would first calm down, maybe wait a day or two, then talk to your supervisor and ask if there are other things you can do. Be honest, you can tell them you feel you aren't being used to your full potential, and that you would like to try other things. If that doesn't work you can start looking for another job. But you might have to face the facts that most people get bored with their jobs, they do basically the same thing or the same type of thing all day and every day, and that might just be the nature of the beast.
Good luck to you.

Answer 4

Was there a set trial period for this position? Is it possible you will rotate through the job description for a couple of years?
How you do with the tasks you are given will determine your value to the company. It may not be what your hired on for, but as long as it is within job parameters, you need to make the most of a bad situation.
Otherwise, I suggest you leave the position if your supervisor is not sympathetic to your professional goals.
Good luck...

Answer 5

was the "job description" in writing? if so then you can ask your supervisor about it. If not then understand that most people are told stuff that isn't true. If you want income and the job is easy then that's great, and it gives you more time to study hard in the evenings. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth...i.e. accept the easy stuff and do your difficult stuff on the evenings and weekends, like school or take on a second job.

Answer 6

You get 3 to 6 months probation with new jobs, read through your contract again. Speak to your boss about what you feel etc... first before looking for another job.

Answer 7

Hey, have you talked to your supervisor or anyone about it? I mean you were offered so many opportunities and tasks but only received one right, that is not fair. So talk to your boss or supervisor about it. It'll make things better.

Answer 8

Get a new job or be thank full for less work

Answer 9

you expect too much, everyone starts at the bottom. like you!

Answer 10

welcome to life son
Employers will feed you as much crap as you are willing to take and then try to screw you on your way out.
The harsh reality of life