i quit today, however, they are begging me back, should I go?

Question

I am sure some of you will state the obvious, however, I left my job today because I feel that I have the biggest shoes to fill and that I will never measure up to the lady that I am replacing. She acts also like she doesnt want to leave anyways, but the owner is making her.
They are wanting me to come back, but I just cannot. I enjoyed working there other than the usual stress, but the lady I replacing doesnt want to show me ANYTHING. I am simply working there 52 hours a week and killing myself for nothing really.
The lady I am replacing is somewhat of a control freak. And I cannot work with that. I left at lunch.
Should I talk to them or just leave it alone??
Because I do not have a vested interest in the company, I am not as important to share company accounting information with. And in case you are curious, I am replacing the current controller who doesnt want to show me anything.

Answer 1

whenis the other lady leaving. just try to stick it out till shes gone. it sounds like you like the job otherwise. let management know how you feel .they are getting rid of her so there must be a reason. dont worry about what the other woman does or says about it. shell be gone soon enough.

Answer 2

Why don't you speak with the boss of the lady you are replacing? If she is being forced to leave she may be trying to sabatoge the company by not passing on important info to you. Let her boss know that she isn't passing on info so maybe it is time for her to go ahead and move on. Also if she is leaving then you shouldn't have to put up with her much longer. Get as much info as you can and then make the position your own. Once "control freak" leaves your vested interest in the company will go up and more accounting information will have to come your way. A controller is a major position in a company so you are going to be responsible for some important decisions within the company. Maybe this woman's difficult attitude is one reason why she is leaving or being sent away. It could be why no one has stepped in on your behalf yet. They may all just be counting the days until she leaves. Bottom line - if you want this position and want to work for this company, don't let some crappy attitued run you off. As a controller you are going to have to be tougher than that. On the flip side, if you don't think you would be happy working there even after Ms. Attitude leaves then move on. Life is too short to hate what you are doing. There are plenty of accounting positions out there since all companies need accounting. Good luck to you!

Answer 3

Of course, the controller doesn't want to show you anything. She 's been forced out by the owner. She is also insecure too. With the controller gone, the owner needs someone to take over. That's the reason the owner is begging you to go back. If you like your job and you're doing a good job, I suggest stay. Ask for a better salary after a week or two, especially after you've learned everything. It's not good to negotiate now since it will leave a bad feeling with the owner. Eventually he will replace you. My suggestion is to show the owner that you're 100% behind him or her and that you're a team player provided that you want to go back to the job.

If you've already made up your mind to leave, then move on. Accountants are in demand now.

Answer 4

That's a great opportunity for yourself that you could be walking away from. If your problem is with the lady, then well, that's already taking care of itself because she is leaving. The company obviously sees you can do the job, then talk to the main supervisor and let her know your problems, that you don't feel this lady is willing to train you correctly for her own reasons. Remember that organization is key for those positions, so organize your thoughts and present them, then if you decide to stay, start organizing things your way and let that lady know that you are there and she can't just send you packing. But you should atleast talk to the manager and face up to the situation like an adult.

Answer 5

Go back to them and tell them you would like to stay, however you will not stay if you cannot get the training and information you need to do your job. Let them know that you want to be trained by both the person you are replacing as well as either her boss or the HR director. Basically, you need to have someone in there with you to make sure she does what she is supposed to and has answered your questions correctly. Make it clear to the company that one ommission or any grief from her and you are out the door.

Answer 6

Did you talk to your boss and tell them your problems before you quit? If so, and they did nothing don't go back since there is no need for that stress.

If you think you would like the job once the other lady leaves, talk with them and see if you can work something out with the problems you are having. Tell them how she's not helping and it is stressful and frustrating.

Answer 7

Set clear expectations from the start. Make sure you understand what is expected of you and make sure your employer understands what you expect of the job and the company. Then you have the foundation for discussion on the matter if it ever becomes necessary. Do what you agreed to and stick up for yourself if they don't do what they agreed to do. That way you sound professional and respectable and not like a whiner. If you don't set clear expectations from the start you will always be fighting a losing battle. you are responsible to the company not to the lady training you. Don't let her push you around.

Answer 8

That's why they want her gone!!! She's a jerk, she probably makes life hard for everybody!
How long do you have to put up with her?
I bet if you go back, and tell the big boss that she's not showing you anything, they'll get rid of her sooner.
I have been in the same sitch, course it wasn't for controller, it was for admin assist. The current AA didn't know I was hired to replace her...I guess she had been threatening to go...but then when they hired me during her vacation.... she panicked......total *****, I wish I would've stayed and just held out. It's obvious to me know why they wanted her gone. I should've told the owners and communicated with them more.

Answer 9

You should definitely return and discuss your difficulties receiving appropriate orientation.

If the lady you're replacing will be gone after you're trained, and she doesn't really want to leave, you've discovered why she's sabotaging your training.

Be honest with your employer. The only person you're harming by withholding this information is you, well and whoever comes after you for training.

Even if you don't go back, you should report the problems you experienced with your orientation.

Answer 10

Talk to them and tell them exactly what the problem is, that the person who is supposed to be mentoring you is ignoring you and that you can't see getting put into a no-win situation when the job is finally dumped on you and you have not been trained to handle it.

Tell them the same things you wrote here. I would listen to something like that if I were in HR.