I am in training for a job and I have to learn the materials on the computer and pass the relevant tests because I can really start working. The training has lasted 5-7 weeks and I have passed all the tests so far except that I still have a few more to go and am not able to complete all the courses by a certain date that they have as a deadline. The supervisor said that if I just have a few left, then she can work with me. But, if she thinks I am going to take a lot more time like another 1-2 weeks to finish the courses, then she would end the training and let me go after I have been in the training for 5-6 weeks and have passed all the tests!! Do you think that's right, fair or justified??
Also the supervisor never told us about the deadline earlier and that we have to meet the deadline until we were half way into the training.
2006-09-18 14:56:18 · 9 answers · asked by Raines 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It's a state job too! Actually the deadline was given to the supervisor by another person higher than the supervisor and the supervisor also didn't know about the deadline until later. She said she is just merely following the deadline that was given to her by the other person who was higher than her.
2006-09-18 15:04:29 · update #1
It's not fair for them to spring a deadline on you halfway through the program. I bet that if you knew there would be a deadline, you would have worked through the tests just a bit faster. However, life is not fair, and your employer can do as she pleases, unfortunately. She probably thinks you are taking too long, and wants to hurry it up, or is worried that you aren't going to be a motivated employee.
You can do it, though! You can bust out those last few tests in record time!
Good luck...
2006-09-18 14:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would approach the instructor and let them know that in business, ANY project that is run appropriately has all the parameters set forth IN ADVANCE.
I would also tell them that if you had been made aware of the deadline in advance that you would have no problem complying, but given the present reality that you were not informed of any deadlines up front, that imposing and expecting everyone to meet an inflexible deadline at this point in the training is an unreasonable expectation.
The truth is that if you work in an "employment at will" state, you can be dismissed for any (or NO) reason, so whatever you do may not work at all, but at least you spoke up about it.
2006-09-18 15:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by shoeless356 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That Sucks. Big Time. But Consitering The Fact That You've Already Did This For Over A Month, You Might As Well Finish It! You Know Everything About It For Crying Out Loud!!! If You Can, Negociate The Situation And Find Your Way Out Of It(IF you can.....)
2006-09-18 14:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by Can't Make A Good Avatar!!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think that is fair at all. Especially since they didn't tell you in the first place that there was a deadline. It is good to take your time in training, otherwise what is the point in training if you have to rush through it.
2006-09-18 14:59:09 · answer #4 · answered by mommyaf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The supervisor did offer to help you.
Some companys have a trial period that they use to evaluate potential employee's. This helps them to assess whether you can actually do the work which may include learning new things and doing jobs in a certain amount of time.
No employer is just going to let you do things in your own sweet time.
2006-09-18 15:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by obenypopstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they have the right to set deadlines. Beginning, middle, or end...They are teaching you and so you must meet their deadline. It's out of the courtesy of this supervisor to work with you because in all reality, they don't have to. So consider yourself lucky...Push yourself to reach that point. Good Luck!
2006-09-18 15:01:14 · answer #6 · answered by Stars-Moon-Sun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems very unethical, like she wants your loyalty against all odds and you have to prove it to her.
I don't think it's nice but it may be her right to be able to do it. Is there a employment board somewhere that can find out if she's allowed to act like this?
2006-09-18 14:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by trinitybelwoodspark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not fair, but it's not against the law. if it's company policy, you're out of luck.
2006-09-18 15:04:21 · answer #8 · answered by Chris E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eventually all things have a limit. I don't like it, but it happens.
2006-09-18 14:59:21 · answer #9 · answered by Teacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋