Job Problems?

Question

I started this job in October. I was told by my boss the other girl who would be working with me had admitted herself into a mental rehab facility due to a nervous breakdown and she is bipolar and other personal information, I did not feel I should know. After 2 weeks trying to learn a job-hard to be trained by her. I learned what I could as fast as I could. The other girl came back. I was looking forward to meeting her and learning from her. It turns out, she has been looking for different job because of the boss flat out told the other girl she did not want to work with someone who is bipolar. After 3 of being there, work ran short, and the boss told me she would have to lay me off until work picked up. It lasted for about 2 weeks. I have tried to learn all I can, but it is hard when it is not consistent. I missed 3 days this week, had a doctor's excuse. She says she is going to give my evaluation Monday. I have the feeling, I am going to be fired. What should I do?

During my employment my boss has called me an idiot because I did something the way the other girl told me to. I did not tell my boss this, but instead excused myself from the office and then came back with a smile and asked how I could help. She says I am not learning my job, yet under the circumstances it is hard to learn when she is teaching me one way and the other lady is teaching me differently. I have learned quite a bit and feel I am doing well, but still feel that the boss is being a bit harsh and does not want me there. I don't want to quit, I need the money, but have put resumes in at other places. If I quit I will not be able to draw unemployment until I find something else, if she fires me, I should be able to draw, since I have a doctor's excuse for my absences.

Answer 1

You should consider yourself lucky to be the h#ll out of that place. Your boss sounds mentally ill herself - revealing confidential information about your coworker, calling you an idiot, etc.

I would run, not walk, out the door. If you can get unemployment so much the better, but even if you can't I would leave asap!

Answer 2

Learn to stand on your own two feet! Speak up for yourself in a businesslike way and if you aren't happy your situation, find another. Dress smart to look smart and then be smart. If you want to grow in your job, ask questions and follow through as directed. Wear a smile and be polite.

Answer 3

There is little you can do. Just work every day you can and look for another job. If you have been working steadily for the last year, You may be eligible for unemployment. Good luck.