So,at work,we keep getting worksheets to do during work hours to 'sharpen our skills' (or words to that effect). We being my entire group (I work for a corporate office)/class of people that do the same job as me (at least 20-30 of us).
I get nothing but praise at work and I've never been told to speed up or any such thing. I HAVE only had the job since very late January,though. ...Should I be paranoid and worried that I'm doing a lousy job (despite the praise and my own opinion that I do well?) or are they just practice sheets to hone our 'skills' since we're so new? I've -never- worked for a corporate office before...so any help is appreciated. I just feel a bit in the dark.
I adore my job,though. I'd hate to lose it.
2007-03-13 13:42:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
well, there giving them to everyone. theres no need to be worried, like you said, maybe its just to sharpen your skills. I really don't think worksheets will make you or break you. No need to stress about it :)
2007-03-16 06:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by xorenée 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well working for corporate America is like going from the farm team in baseball to the big leagues. It's a whole different crowd to please and a whole different set of expectations from the managers/owners and customers. It's unreasonable to think that any employee in a large company will be competent in under 3 months, let alone one year. So the complements you are receiving are very real, and your supervisors have noticed that you are very bright.
Don't be paranoid. Ask for a private moment with your supervisor and ask what type of information these sheets are used for (nothing like a little candid curiosity from an employee, the bosses generally like that). These sheets are probably just a normal part of the culture, but again you just entered the big leagues and would not know that. A good manager will listen to you and give you a clear and patient explanation of what is happening and what it means to the big picture.
Good luck!
2007-03-13 20:54:45 · answer #2 · answered by zeebarista 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't be paranoid. it seems that they like to continually "train" their employees. there are a lot of places out there that give you absolutely no training, then get pissed if you screw up. just do the worksheets. if you've been there for 6 months and you're still doing them, bring it up at your review when you're discussing how you're doing in the job.
2007-03-13 21:20:27 · answer #3 · answered by I'm so crafty, I make people 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no dont get paranoid. life is too short. if they dont like something you are doing they would say something to you.
take each day as it comes.......
2007-03-13 23:42:35 · answer #4 · answered by svd1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋