I accepted a job at a local dealership as an accountant. The pay is $35,000 to start & I have to work Monday thru Friday, 8-6, & every other Saturday 10-5. When I interviewed with the current controller & her boss, they explained that I would eventually take over the current controller's position. However, I have been there two weeks, & I have ascertained that the current controller is a TOTAL CONTROL FREAK. She has wanted me to do deposits, book deals, etc, basically the stuff the clerk does. She refuses to show me anything she does on a daily basis. Now I realize I have been there only two weeks, but I have worked for a dealership before doing the same thing. She also set up the accounting system & it must be followed EXACTLY as she has it. She lets me know daily mistakes I have made. I really do not think this lady will leave & if she does, is she going to give me autonomy or micro manage me? I think the job gives her purpose & also did I mention she is the gf of the owner?? Advice?
2007-08-05 03:16:01 · 5 answers · asked by Bubba Sparks 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
You should definitely stick it out a little longer. If you do things exactly the way that she is training you to do them, she may feel more comfortable with allowing you to take over. Two weeks is not enough time to decide whether she has plans of leaving or not. You should at least give it three months.
2007-08-05 05:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mimi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say that depending on how much you really want this job. I am in an office where the other person has been there for years and think there is only one way, hers. I have accepted that I am moving no where in the company, now its just a job until I find a better one. If you really want this job then I would say ride it out. I don't think in this situation speaking to someone else within the company is a good idea (boss' gf). Go along with her way and interject your ideas a little bit as you go. But if you are wanting to take over at this job and do more and be more, this doesn't seem like the situation you need to be in.
2007-08-05 10:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only 2 weeks? That is nothing. The way you explained your situation seems to me like you haven't been working for too long. It seems like this is maybe your first or second job in you entire life? Everywhere you go there are people like that. There is no point of jumping from one place to another. Some people have their own ways of doing certain things. You as a suborindate to her will have to follow what she says. Get the experience from that place for at least 2 years then if you want you can try to look for another place of employment. It is not good for you to keep jumping jobs. You might think that you won't have to see those people anymore once you resign, BUT, you never know. It is a small world after all. There are a few ex co workers of mine that I keep on bumping into now and then even though we don't work together anymore. Good luck!
2007-08-05 20:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by Caitlyn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just two weeks?
You definately should wait little longer, infact at least 3 months to see what comes up. There can be several reasons for her behaviour. If i was you, i would definately think these things:
"As she is gf of boss, probably they are trying to find out how interested i am in learning"
"Did she ever denied to answer when you have problems or you asked questions?"
"Is she harsh or rude with you as compare to others in office... If not, then you should definately stick"
Once again, taking decission so early is really not a good idea. Just give some time and things will let you know what to do!
Good Luck!
2007-08-05 13:18:31 · answer #4 · answered by Thats_me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really, after only two weeks.? Call again after 3 months,
2007-08-05 11:18:30 · answer #5 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋