they think I'm annoying?

Question

So I found out from one of my coworkers that my managers at work have been saying some unflattering things about me. I'm a cashier, and they think I call them up front to help me with things too much. This is my first time working retail, and I've only worked there for a month, so I don't know everything...and if I screw up something with a sale then that's a lost customer. I've been especially paranoid since my manager cornered me one day to tell me that my register was $20 short the last time I worked. I know I didn't take the money, but I still felt like crap.

Also, everyone else working there is really outgoing and will say whatever comes to mind, whereas I'm more reserved around people I don't know that well...I guess they see that as a bad thing. What should I do?

Answer 1

For one thing as long as you are doing your job you should not worry about what the other people are saying about you.

You are there to work not to make friends....if you are there to make friends then i would suggest finding a better job where people are more mature than to waste time talking crap about someone else.

Also eventually you will realize this...it does not matter what other people think, it only matters what you think of yourself! Do you like yourself? What could you do to like yourself? Stop looking at everything that is different about you in a bad way. Eventually you will realize that what makes you special is who you really are and the differences are what make you better! Do not stoop to their level, its a waste of time. Value who you are and you will find your way. Be positive and realize that people usually talk crap about one another because they are either jealous or really bored!

Someone will only knock you down if they have something they dislike about themselves. Remember you are the only one who can make your life what you want to be, everyone else is busy making their own lives.....don't let the negative talk drag you down a path of self destruction. You are better than that!

Answer 2

Just be yourself, don't change yourself to please others or what you think will please others. Concentrate on learning the ropes real good and making sure you give the right amount of change. After a few months when your comfortable with being a cashier ask another employee out for coffee or something. Preferbly someone of your own gender so it doesn't look like your hitting on someone.
I was a first time cashier once, I wasn't very good and the manager didn't like me either. Everyone else was friends and i was the newbie who shot off her mouth like everyone else but I wasn't like everyone, I wasn't in the click. Well I didn't gain any friends and was let go after the Christmas rush.
Good luck to you.

Answer 3

Don't worry about what they say! Everyone was new once, it's not like they all knew what they were doing when they started. Some people just try to make themselves feel better by making fun of others. You'll learn soon and you won't have to ask for their help anymore. As for the money thing, that sucks that they accused you. If you don't like it though maybe you should go somewhere else.

Answer 4

Continue to be conscientious. They may have provided inadequate training or back up for all I know. Cashiering is harder than people think--including some supervisors or managers who may or may not have done it at some point.

When your co-worker told you this, your co-worker may or may not have told you the truth or may or may not have given an accurate assessment of what he supposedly heard, so I'd take second-hand reports with a grain of salt.

IF they're really having trouble with you at work, it is their duty to tell you what they need improved and work with you on how to correct that unless it's something like you are a liar, thief, etc. which are moral flaws that no "talk" is going to cure.

That you don't gossip may be why your co-worker decided to gossip to you--may be trying to draw you into that LOSING game. Do NOT apologize for having some sense of dignity. You can be friendly to all without being a cheap gossip.

Answer 5

It sounds like you weren't trained very well. Throwing a new person onto a register is like pouring gas on a fire. Ask for more training and if they refuse, then take it higher. When I had people working under me I made sure they knew how to do the job!

Answer 6

Aww hun! I'm exactly the same. I worked for a warehouse and it took me three or so weeks to start getting the hang of everything and my supervisor got rather annoyed with me as he is REALLY clever and I'm rather quiet like yourself.

All I can say is to keep at it. when you get home, go over the things you got stuck on in your head and try to remember what to do next time. keep a notepad next to you to wright down instructions how to do things so you dont have to ask the same things twice.

Good luck!

Answer 7

I think you should try to get to know your co-workers so you are more comfortable at work and then maybe after a little bit longer of working there you will get the hang of everything.

Answer 8

Well, my mom was always accussed of taking money at McDonalds when she was younger. If you don't like your coworkers and it's not a fun job, then quit and find something you like and want to do.

Answer 9

There is a book called ''HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE" by Napolean Hill,,it's in paper back. Some used book stores will have it. Most Mall stores probably will. Scour the flea markets they'll have. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.READ AND REMEMBER.

Answer 10

You should think about all that other crap they've got themselves into. I mean, you've got the best job in the whole building! Ignore them. Be proud of what you've achieved You don't live forever!