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All I want is a thank you... |
| Message Name: |
Do what's best for you... |
| Date Posted: |
03/26/2002 |
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I just started a new job. But with the way the economy is, I'm walking on eggshells, thinking that if I mess up, I'm out the door with nary a bat of the eye.
I'm basically an assistant to a hyper-powered entertainment executive who rarely says a kind word, barely a thank you. I can't gage the quality of my work because all I get are criticisms. There's virtually no training program here so I'm forced to learn everything the hard way, as everybody is too busy to lend a hand. Inevitably, I mess up, and I'm super hard on myself whenever this happens.
I have a steely work ethic. I'm serious. Educated. Easy to get along with. I've put in 36 hours in three days, taking only smoke breaks and no lunches. I'm the first one in the office, and the last to leave.
I just feel like without the positive reinforcement I'm going to be constantly paranoid about losing my new job. I've asked my boss if there are areas I could improve in, and he was noncommital in the conversation and vague. So I'm definitely making an effort.
I love the people I work with and am excited about the industry I'm in. I'm just trying to figure out if there's anything I can do about the situation or if I should brush all this off as simply having to pay my dues. Help!
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I have been in your shoes, I was working for company and had major problems with my boss. I had no money in the bank or job prospects. I knew I couldn't keep putting up witih the type of treatment that I was getting, so I took a huge leap of faith, and just quit my job (a very well paying job too) and I felt great about my decision. Two weeks later, I found another job. The job market is turning around, companies are starting to hire again. Don't ever let an employer treat you in a negative way, if you put up with it in the beginning, they will be treating you that way for the entire time you're employed there. Don't give up hope, there are still a few good jobs out there.
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