that I don't like my new job. The situation is that I've only worked there for two days, and I only had two days of training with the girl who was in the position, but is now gone (today was her last day). The problem is that the company did not really give me enough time to sit down with the person who I was replacing so that she could thoroughly train me on all aspects of the job. The so-called "training" was very rushed, because the position is for a bookkeeper, and the person who I replaced had to do all the billing for the months of January through April. The company I work for is a CPA firm, and as everyone knows, the first four months of every year are quite hectic with tax returns and whatnot. Because of this, she just raced through everything, and just rushed through showing me how she got into different screens to do the billing, how she keeps the ledgers, does the deposits, etc. etc. She did not let me do a lot of the tasks myself (which was probably a mistake, because I feel that if you do something hands on, you learn quicker). The reason why I was not allowed to do the job with her watching was because she had so much work to be completed in such a short amount of time, that there just was not enough time. I took notes and all that, but I still feel confused on a lot of the job duties and responsibilities, and what I'm expected to do in this role. The person who I replaced even told me that the job is difficult, and that it would take a time and a lot of concentration for me to learn. The other issue that I'm having with this position is that there are other secretaries in the office, but NONE of them know how to do the billing/bookkeeping functions. Again, I feel that this is a mistake, because SOMEONE in the office should be able to fill in if the bookkeeper is sick/on vacation, or whatever.

The other thing that I don't like about this job is that I don't think I want to be a bookkeeper, since numbers was never my thing anyway. I knew that the job was a bookkeeper position when I accepted it, BUT I did not know just how much bookkeeping was involved and how detailed it was. It was supposed to also be a word processing job, but truth is, the bookkeeping seems to be a large part of the position. I'm not really looking for a bookkeeping job anyway, truth be told, but I took the job because I was having a hell of a time finding a position, and I needed to start having some money coming in, since unemployment ran out. I really feel that the person who works in this position should have more of an accounting background (something that I don't have).

I'm embarrassed to even tell my family and friends that I don't like my job, and it's really got me down. I feel bad complaining about it, especially since it took me 9 months to find a job, but I really don't think that this is where I want to be working. Now my older brothers are calling/emailing congratulating me on my new job, and I don't want to tell them that I don't like it. I don't like to sound nitpicky, but I honestly don't think that this job is a good fit for me.

Today when the other secretaries said goodbye to the person who I was replacing, they said that they would miss her. She said something to the effect of her missing them too, then added that she "would not miss this" (meaning her job). She then looked at me as if to say, "I know I shouldn't be saying that in front of you with you being new and all, but I'm being honest here." I thought to myself, "Well, that's kind of a shitty thing to say right in front of the new person." Even if I absolutely HATED a job that I was leaving, I would not make such a comment in front of a new employee, ESPECIALLY in front of the person who was replacing me who was standing right there when the comment was being made.

Should I stay at the job until I find something else (although I don't know how long that would be, maybe another 9 months) or should I just give them my 2 weeks notice now? I hate to spend my time working at a place that I'm not really thrilled about, but I'm also not happy about not having any money coming in either. I could live off my savings, but I don't really want to do that either. I'm confused, and need some words of guidance here. Thanks.

If you really don't like this job, then move on. Stay where you are and send out resumes. At least there will be $$ coming in while you are job hunting again.

At a past office job, I only had 1 day of training because the girl training me had her baby the next day , I was like

OMG! You can't even ask this question for at LEAST two weeks!

Don't get hung up on the words of some former employee!

You don't like numbers?!

Fudge 'em!!

luv4u said:

1 day of training is not much at all! I hate it when a company just throws you into a job and does not take the time to explain things to you. WTF, do they think the new person is a mindreader or what?

sorry things are kinda rough there sweetie

but, you have to remember that this is all new as time goes on, maybe it will get better .... give it at least a few more days, or maybe even a few weeks.. plus, the money girl, think about that, every hour there is more money in your pocket

good luck sweetie

2the9s said:

nakedpianoplayer said:

Thanks, naked, I appreciate your words of encouragement. True, I am making money now, but I hate earning it at a place where I'm not really enjoying it. Does that make sense?

psychodelicide said:

Sometimes you get thrown into a job, the employer may want to see how you handle stress or if you can take charge.

luv4u said:

True, but I don't seem to handle that very well. I've been in this situation several other times, and it never seemed to work out the way I was hoping it would (which is why I'm pondering if I should even stay).

And how did the interview go??? I mean, did you figure you could do the job? That it was for you?

luv4u said:

The interview went well, in fact, I talked to 3 different people. During the interview, I was asked if I ever did billing, and I truthfully responded that I had. Unfortunately, the billing that I did in a former position was not even half as detailed as this job has been. Had I known that, I never would have accepted it.

Don't worry about it. I hated the job I have now after the very first day. Stay there til you have something else.

psychodelicide said:

Then you should ask that next time, its give and taking questions in an interview

TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said:

Thanks, I will try to do that, even though it's not for me. I was told on my first day that I would be reviewed after 30 days. I can picture them telling me something to the effect of it "not working out." Which is why I kind of want to beat them to the punch and to be the one who resigns first, and not being told to leave, if you know what I mean.

i would give it two weeks. maybe even 4, before u go lookin for another job. this is just....new job jitters!!

luv4u said:

True, if I would have asked them to explain the "bookkeeping" part a little more, the company as well as myself, would know that it was not going to be a good fit. I think I was so excited about getting a job offer that I neglected that part.

sexinthesummer said:

I hope that's all it is, but I dunno. Usually I'm pretty dead on right with my intuition.

Aww.....if you don't like it, go out looking for another one you DO like. But you have to continue working where you are until you have found your new job and have started already. Then, use up ALL of your sick and vacation days at once. But you must use them when you have to start on your first day of work at your OTHER job which the one your working for now knows NOTHING about. When they call your house, tell them "Oh I'm sorry, I quit, I will be expecting my paycheck when I come up there soon, bye *click*" And that's the end of that. You were being paid for NOT going which is genius all on it's own, and you were working another job and receiving money for that as well. The shit is halarious! Try it. I know it seems bogus, but if you really don't like the job/ people there, why continue working there?




My plan is genius, and I'm SURE it has been done before.

a gig is a gig nancy.. we all gotta do things we dont like, give it sometime,some money is better than none at all. yanno?

psychodelicide said:

Well Psychobaby.....sometimes we must walk through some shit in order to oneday become "The Shit"!

Whap!!

Watch the movie "OFFICE SPACE".

It will give you some good advice!

Psych... to you.
I have been here...a least a few times before. I have always stayed a while...more than a few weeks I'm afraid...once or twice it actually worked out and once or twice it did not. In the end, though, I was very glad I hung in there. I was always able to move to something else because I did! Whether it was the job skills I learned or the ability to resolve issues (personal or otherwise) I always walked away with more knowledge...oh yeah, and I kept the money coming in, which was important.

I hope you can think of that as you decide what to do and know that sometimes...well you know the whole lemons to lemonade thing! Hang in there sweetie...either way it will get better...rest assured!!!

nancy... don't be ashamed.

be honest with your friends and family. you are relieved to have found something but have reservations

then talk things out with them. they love you and will support your decision whatever that may be

having said that - think about what you can say for your next job interview...

"i was put into a demanding position and took on new rolls, learning many new things - i was left to be self taught on many aspects of the job and overcame the added stresses and demands on my time"

give yourself time - no one can expect you to be able to do the job after such scant training. like 9s said... you have to give yourself a couple weeks before you make your decision

but above all don't be ashamed!!! good grief girl we have all been there

I think you should accept all of the "congratulations" you are getting, and hang in there.

We all have to do things we don't like, in one aspect or another.

Nancy ~ I may be miles away, but if you have any questions that I (as a bookkeeper) may be able to help you with just OrgNote me! I do check in here quite often though I've been quiet as of late.

s I'm just a holler away!

~ Gretch