I've had several jobs this year and I'm beginning to see a familiar pattern that is quite distrubing. Every time I get hired for a job it always seems like I'm not needed, wanted, and have nothing to do. I show up for work on time, treat co-workers with respect, and am ALWAYS helpful and willing to contribute. My last two jobs, one was a temp job that was a long-term temporary to direct hire position was cut short after two weeks for no aparent reason. When I got there I had no logins for my computer and they had nothing for me to do. At my current job, which I just started on Thursday, I see the same pattern. I've spent two days doing absoutely nothing. I'm asking myself "why would they take the time to hire me, have me go to orientation, fill out forms, just to have me sit around and do nothing?" I can't seem to hold a job and can't seem to figure this out? By the way I am highly educated (MBA) and skilled.
2006-10-20 14:47:35 · 7 answers · asked by R.B. #1 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It just seems like my employers are trying to make a fool out of me. Why am I not getting any kind of respect in the workplace? I have plenty to offer yet employers aren't utilizing my talents.
2006-10-20 14:48:48 · update #1
It sounds like you are very accommodating. make yourself happy; because you are the most important. Also, your job is just as important as anyone else's. They hired you, so the ball is in your court. You can just sit there as long as the day is long, and if they don't' give you work (and they pay you), that's a mistake that they have made; not you. Just sit tight, and move forward like nothing is wrong. You're highly educated, so you expect more, but believe me, I see it all the time; you'll be busier than you know when they see that not being busy doesn't bother you. Keep being helpful and accommodating, because there is definitely something to say for that. Remember; if your not busy; that is not your fault. Good luck!
2006-10-20 15:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by me2007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a truly unbiased opinion about your attitude. I managed people for over 30 years and can tell you quite honestly that ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING. I had people with great attitudes who were mediocre at their jobs and I had people who had lousy attitudes who were great at their jobs. I always cut more slack for the ones with the better attitudes. Every other manager with whom I interfaced felt exactly the same way. I can still remember one employee who was highly educated (2 MBA's) and did her job well. The problem was her cocky, arrogant attitude ... especially with management. She would always whine and complain that she wasn't advancing fast enough. She was with the company just 2 years and thought she should be a vice president. Just because she had those MBA's, she felt superior to her peers who had been doing the same work for 5 years or more. Then there was the "receptionist from hell" who apparently had a negative self-image. Customers would always praise her telephone manners, but she treated her co-workers in the office like dirt. Menial tasks were "beneath" her and she walked and talked as if she owned the company. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say, again, that attitude counts for 75% of your success. Creativeness, attention to detail and a willingness to go "above and beyond" are the other 25%.
2006-10-20 22:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by Bill P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are filling in as a temp for someone that is how on medical or to help out in a pinch than you might not be given a lot of work because the person out may return soon. Most companies take up to six months to get all of the passwords entered and have a new employee ready to go. With your MBA degree, I am surprised that you can not find a full time job instead of using professional temp agencies. Depending on your experience, the companies might be expecting you to find work to do instead of waiting for it to fall into your lap.
2006-10-20 21:57:34 · answer #3 · answered by andy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That you're educated is clear by the fact that you actually have the ability to construct a full sentence, correctly spelled (except for the word 'absolutely' but you're forgiven as it's probably a typo), and grammatically correct. Now to your problem. It may be something simple like the way you express yourself to peers, or more complicated and something you're not seeing. I would find somebody who can be objective (wives are out) and ask them what they think--they must know you in a face-to-face relationship; and I certainly would ask my employer the next time it happens, to be candid about the 'real reason(s) you're being given walking papers. It may be true that the economy and Iraq is the problem, but you need to ask. Be honest with the person with whom you speak to and tell him or her about your history and how you're vexed by it. This is the only real way you're going to know the truth--not from some smart aleck on yahoo.
2006-10-20 22:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by heyrobo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new labor force is a quandry; this "at will" BS just gives employers an out when they lose favor; and with an MBA you should be an asset.....but one question, could age be a factor?
Over 40? They let you go real soon; you are more of a liability as you get older, even though you know more?!? Figure that out...
2006-10-20 22:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your fourth sentence says it all. TEMP JOB! I had to use one out of desperation but those bozos treated me like dirt. If this new one isn't a temp just ask. If it is a temp leave and find something better.
2006-10-20 21:51:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems that you are not up to the mark.
develop some better job skills and communicating skills.
2006-10-20 21:55:50 · answer #7 · answered by prince47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋