i started work in a bank in aug 06 & was told i wld be on a 6 mnth trial which ends in 2 wks. Was tld i would have one2one meetings with my line manager 2 train for the sales aspect of the job which hasnt happened, ive litterally been left to sink or swim. Theyre now saying theres a chance my trial could be extended as i have not been hitting targets and making progress as i should be. i dont feel i have been supported and trained as i should have been in order to do the job properly but i have done the best with the experience i have. Today we have had hardly any staff so i was working on the counter on my own and i made a mistake... the senior manager took me into the office wagged her finger at me and spoke to me like a naughty school girl... even though i balanced my till with no discrepencies and did 120% of my target sales! Im also begining to wonder if its any coincidence that 3 staff are due back off maternity leave when my trial runs out. how can i deal with this?
2007-02-06 08:35:32 · 13 answers · asked by lilbex87 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
when i was interviewed the maternity leavers were not mantioned to me.
2007-02-06 08:57:38 · update #1
Whatever you do, keep a written record of everything relevent - discussions with manager, what targets you have hit etc. I really honestly don't know what you should do. They have to have a really good reason for extending your trial period after 6 months though, so i you have only missed a few targets, or if you have written confirmation of their obligations to you (e.g. they said 1 meeting with your manager per week, and this has not been done), you should definitely follow this up. Hopefully they're just trying to spur you on and don't really intend to extend things - hope it works out.
2007-02-06 08:48:16 · answer #1 · answered by Nikita21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As women, many of us tend to be more intimidated in the workplace and it is a known fact that women in the US are underpaid and often treated unfairly. A few months ago I was told by employer that I would be getting a raise for a new position I had landed. After a few weeks of waiting I kept thinking I'd see that amount in my paycheck. I eventually let it go when I shouldn't have. I started to read about the reasons women have troubles in the workplace and learned that we need to be more assertive in certain situations. I finally decided to have a talk with my employer and not only did I get the raise, I was paid back for all those months which had passed. I strongly suggest that you have a meeting with your employer and speak openly about your position. You need to raise questions related to your extension if you feel you have exceeded your sales and such. It helps if you write down incidences, dates, etc. it will look professional if you have notes ready and it will help guide you. If you don't take yourself seriously, then why should anyone else? If this is a good job worth keeping then you should really think about stepping up to the plate and showing them why they need you around. I know that I'm strong in many different aspects my job requires, but it was hard for me to accept that I could be strong enough to be heard. You will be surprised the way people respond to you if you just get it together and show confidence. Right now is the time to ask to meet with your boss and say what's on your mind (in a professional manner). You have absolutely nothing to lose and much to gain. If it comes down to it and they decide to let you go after your extension, you can feel good knowing that you tried your best, however I strongy believe that you will get positive results if you find out for yourself what's going on. You should keep in mind that many times, your boss doesn't see everything you do and they can get pretty involved with their own work and/or personal related issues. Perhaps he/she hasn't even had time to see all the good you've been doing so give them the benefit of the doubt, she might have just been having a bad day- Not that she should have treated you this way, but as nice as some people are, they still can get cross sometimes; they're only human so try no to take it too personal. Try not to jump to conclusions until you talk to someone about it.
2007-02-06 18:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rock, Paper, Scissors 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are unhappy there than get another job. I would not stay at a place where I was not happy at or that I didn't feel trust worthy. The main thing that everybody needs is their training. Without their training to fall back on than what good are they? So if you did not have all that good training to do the job properly then it is not your fault. Look for another job that has better training and that will treat their employees with the respect.
2007-02-06 09:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by melanie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you aren't being treated fairly. I would discreetly search for another job. Remember, you've been there for 6 months, so you have that experience you can use to help you get another job. Don't leave on a sour note, do your best until the day you leave (yes, even during the 2 weeks of your 2 week notice, which you HAVE to give, even if you don't want to). You don't want to burn any bridges if you can help it. I've made that mistake and would do almost anything to change that decision.
2007-02-06 09:07:24 · answer #4 · answered by cytogirl1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, whatever happens, you've got a foot on the ladder and can now get a better job where hopefully you will be treated better too.
But it may not come to that. I would ask for a one2one with my line manager and approach the situation(s) that way but I know it's not always easy.
Make a list of all the points you wish to discuss and take it in with you as you may get sidetracked and lose your way.
Good luck x
2007-02-06 08:43:55 · answer #5 · answered by Great Eskape 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have three people coming off maternaty leave then I suspect they won't need you at the end of your temporary period. So go and get another job as soon as possible.
You don't have to be paid to be gotton rid of, they probably do (according to their contracts) so they stay, and you go.
Well done on getting your foot in the door though.
Ignore any criticisms from management. They are just trying to intimidate you out to save them some money. It happens all the time.
2007-02-06 09:01:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Libex87, You may well be right, have you aproached your personel dept about lack of training and support?. Were you taken on to cover maternity leave? was this mentioned at interview stage. Unfortunately employers hire and fire under these sort of terms, and dont need much of an excuse to get rid of people. Good luck.
2007-02-06 08:55:42 · answer #7 · answered by newciderman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
difficult as it might be, I would take these issues up with your manager, if they have overlooked your training, then I can't see how they can be unhappy with the sucess you've obviously maintaineed without it.
on the side, start looking elsewhere, with thoughts to set up a safety net not so much as moving jobs, just keep an eye on what's out there, just in case
2007-02-06 08:45:35 · answer #8 · answered by aussiegeezer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't sound very trustworthy. I'd think about getting another job. All you can do is talk to your HR person and ask them what is up. Tell them what they told you when you started and have them. Explain that you were not trained.
That's all I can see you doing; ask them directly, or start looking for new work.
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