I hate my new job. Should I stay?

Question

I was unemployed for about 2 months before finally getting a job with a pharmacy that distributes medications to long term care facilities such as nursing homes, etc. The boss was friendly during the interview but now that has changed. I should have known that something was up because my interview wasn't really an interview. She offered me the job on the spot! Now that i have this job she has become impatient, demanding and sometimes belittling. There really hasn't been much in the way of training. She throws information at you and then expects you to just absorb it and run with it. I am slowly catching on to what I am expected to do but it no thanks to her. I just carry a spiral note book around with me a nd write down every instruction she gives me. If I am lost on something and I ask her, she gets irritated and she never stands still long enough to get a clear answer. I have only been there a week. Should I keep looking or suck it up and deal with it?

Answer 1

If it's gonna take another 2 months to find another job, then it might not be worth quitting just yet. You may find that once you've learned the ropes your boss is much better. It could be that she's just a really bad mentor (i've had one of those before). In that case, as you learn more and become more independent, her inadequacies as a coach won't affect you so much.

On the other hand, if you can easily get another job and don't see the current situation improving after a few weeks, then leave.

Life is too short to persist with something that makes you unhappy. Just make sure you have a viable alternative before you act.

Answer 2

I'm sorry you're having this problem. Ask to meet with her and tell her exactly what you have shared here. Avoid inflammatory phrases like "you throw information at me" and instead boil it down to three key points:


1. You need more training.

2. You are trying your best and have created the notebook to help, but you need to know that if you have a question, she will answer it without getting irritated. Perhaps she can set aside a few times each day to answer questions or you can drop off questions on her desk for her to respond to. See how she proposes handling it.

3. You expect to be treated with respect, not belittled.

Say this in a professional manner. Then it's up to her to be decent and provide you with the help you need to get the job done.

Give it a week and see if she makes any effort to do better. If not, get out the resume. Life is too short to take crap from an employer.

Answer 3

Keep the job for the time being and try as hard as you can to work with your boss but also immediately start looking for something else. You are clearly not happy and she may either be a difficult person or for whatever reason she may have decided that she made a mistake hiring you and you may not have long in the job. But even in the worst jobs, its good to make the best of it that you can until you find something else that suits you better. When you do leave, offer 2 weeks notice and leave on good terms.

Answer 4

resolving problems at work can be frightening and sometimes you will feel the need to quit, you will most likely end up blaming whoever it is that seems as if it is making situations hard on you, you need to face the problem with confidence and calmness for one.. go to your boss and ask for a private conversation, dont push the subject, JUST ASK ONCE.. when talking, dont say " you make me feel, you , you , you,".. instead use phrases such as " I feel as if i need more training " turn the "you" into " i " so your employer doesnt feel threatened... offer to VOLUNTEER for more training off the clock ( remember most situations HAVE to be on clock but still make the offer ).. and if all that fails to come to a conclusion then find another job elsewhere BEFORE quitting

Answer 5

Since you have so little time invested, it would be a good idea to look for employment elsewhere. It might be beneficial to stay if it is a challenging and rewarding job that you can glean experience with. Remember to have another job lined up if you do decide to quit. A break in employment history does not look good. Another factor to consider is the job opportunities available in your area. If you have many other companies in your area where your skills can be used, then It should be easy to find something else. If the outlook is bleak for other endeavors, it would be a good idea to suck it up for awhile until something better comes along. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

Answer 6

I would stay just to catch up on your bills and things,

and to learn the job, give it a few months,

and when you is nasty just smile at her, and say no problem,

it rubs off,

next bring her a cup of coffee in the morning, and a bar of chocolate in the afternoon.

it takes the edge off,

and trust me i would bet that all the running around she does is because she feels overwhelmed and is controling.

When you get the chance make sure you gently tell her that
you know how hard she is working , if you are in the office when others come in to peter her just say to them, she is busy give her 5 more minutes.

and she will hopefully appreciate that.

basically i suggest, being on her side, and kissing up a bit to warm her over.

this will help you., OH and if your GUY use your manly powers on her.

like say how nice she looks, ect..

without bringing it to the sexual harrassment level- Ahahahah!

I would stay until i found something better.

Answer 7

I would suck it up for right now, but in the mean time try to find something else. I am a woman and found that all, and I do mean all of the woman bosses I have had, made my life a living hell. If there are any woman bosses out there, think about how you are treating your co-workers.

Answer 8

Just look at everything you've written! You need to get out of there as soon as you have somewhere else to go. Don't risk being unemployed for another 2 months, or more!

Answer 9

look for a new job, but in the mean time stay working there and write down everything she does and about not being trained, that way if you quit or get fired you can still collect unemployment.

Answer 10

i advise you my friend to take it postively and do not react to the situation .