Bad employee turnover, help?

Question

Where I work at an optometrist office, employee turnover is a lot 5 in a year on average. Everytime they hire someone its someone without experience that doesn't seem to have long gevity in mind. Now they hired one of those to cut glasses which is a fairly technical job and if its messed up customer service goes down fast. I am so tired of training new people without any exp. Also, I recently became certified as an optical assitant, (my job title is receptionist). I offered to do the assitant job when needed until the new person learns the lab fully then, pass on additional tasks to her as she is ready. Makes sense right? Good for the patients and us. Well my bosses looked at me like I was nuts and sort of blew me off. I am really frustrated at the whole situation. I have been here going on two years but it appears my suggestions aren't valued nor is my willingness to take on extra responsibility. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Could it possibly be the old adage "If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys" at work here? Perhaps that is why they are employing people with no experience, at the salary they are offering, they simply cannot get the right people.
I would ask your boss for a meeting and arrive with my grievances listed. Then I would quote the turnover figure to them, the people who were employed, the fruitless rounds of training, everything.
What training is provided? Is it of the "Sit next to Nellie" variety or is it structured? If it is the former, start looking for another job because the company are no good. If you stay, you will be unhappy and, when you take into consideration that you are at work for roughly half of your waking hours, it is a lot of unhappiness. Good luck.

Answer 2

suggest unless u married to boss , u look for new job yesterday.

Answer 3

if there is no room for upward growth then its time to look for another job.