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beansideSo...That was brief.
Yesterday was not good. Apparently, even though no one thoroughly trained me about a good 50% of the job, they decided I made too many mistakes. WTF. So, I am again among the unemployed, just two weeks before Jess joins the ranks too.
*sigh*
I was...well, shattered wouldn't be too strong of a word. I felt like I was finally getting the hang of the job, and understanding what they wanted from me, and bam. Done.
According to the bosses, "the doctors aren't allowed to make mistakes, so they expect the same from employees." Bullshit. They trained for YEARS to not make those mistakes, and they're not making under $15/hr.
I hate this feeling. Like I'm a total failure at the worst possible time, and I don't know what I could have done to change it.
To give you an idea of one of their issues, part of my job was to verify insurance on patients. They handed me the sheets, and showed me how to use the online database. Okay, good. I could do that.
Then, I'd get called on the carpet because I wasn't filling out the sheets enough. WTF? You never told me that I needed to do anything but sign and date the damn things. I can give you more info, but you kinda have to tell me you want it!
I'm not sorry that I won't have to deal with the job and the idiot bosses, but god, I'm terrified of being unemployed again. I was just starting to feel like I was contributing again. Spent most of yesterday sobbing like a two year old, just wondering why me?
I came in early, I worked late, and I was willing to learn new things. Unfortunately, new things have a learning curve, something they weren't willing to give me. They taught me a complicated system to create the doctors lists for in hospital patients that involved two different computers, and three types of software. Showed me how to do it twice, and supervised me the first...maybe two times? And not that heavily, more like vaguely watching over my shoulder for the first ten minutes, then going off to chat with their buddies. And then, after doing it for a total of 13 times, they fired me for making errors.
God, this sucks. I will find something better, I know. But right now, I just hate everything.
Yesterday was not good. Apparently, even though no one thoroughly trained me about a good 50% of the job, they decided I made too many mistakes. WTF. So, I am again among the unemployed, just two weeks before Jess joins the ranks too.
*sigh*
I was...well, shattered wouldn't be too strong of a word. I felt like I was finally getting the hang of the job, and understanding what they wanted from me, and bam. Done.
According to the bosses, "the doctors aren't allowed to make mistakes, so they expect the same from employees." Bullshit. They trained for YEARS to not make those mistakes, and they're not making under $15/hr.
I hate this feeling. Like I'm a total failure at the worst possible time, and I don't know what I could have done to change it.
To give you an idea of one of their issues, part of my job was to verify insurance on patients. They handed me the sheets, and showed me how to use the online database. Okay, good. I could do that.
Then, I'd get called on the carpet because I wasn't filling out the sheets enough. WTF? You never told me that I needed to do anything but sign and date the damn things. I can give you more info, but you kinda have to tell me you want it!
I'm not sorry that I won't have to deal with the job and the idiot bosses, but god, I'm terrified of being unemployed again. I was just starting to feel like I was contributing again. Spent most of yesterday sobbing like a two year old, just wondering why me?
I came in early, I worked late, and I was willing to learn new things. Unfortunately, new things have a learning curve, something they weren't willing to give me. They taught me a complicated system to create the doctors lists for in hospital patients that involved two different computers, and three types of software. Showed me how to do it twice, and supervised me the first...maybe two times? And not that heavily, more like vaguely watching over my shoulder for the first ten minutes, then going off to chat with their buddies. And then, after doing it for a total of 13 times, they fired me for making errors.
God, this sucks. I will find something better, I know. But right now, I just hate everything.
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Date: 2009-10-01 09:22 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-01 10:55 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-01 10:59 am (UTC)But I am so pissed on your behalf right now, because Christ, McDonalds gives their employees more than two weeks' worth of training! If you're making mistakes because you're not paying attention, that's one thing. But because it's a complicated, complex system that requires some time and effort to learn... oi.
I will keep (GOOD) job-finding wishes heading your way.
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Date: 2009-10-01 12:52 pm (UTC)Seriously, sounds like you did the best you could but they set you up for failure. Take what you can from the experience, learn from it and move on. You deserve better!
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Date: 2009-10-01 12:57 pm (UTC)Try not to take it personally, and good luck searching for another position!
*huggles*
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Date: 2009-10-01 01:31 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2009-10-01 02:16 pm (UTC)I will put the energy out there that the universe will bring you a job that appreciates your talents.
{{{{hugs}}}}
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Date: 2009-10-01 04:04 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2009-10-01 05:35 pm (UTC)Best of luck to you in finding an employer that is worthy of all of your knowledge and intelligence. ♥
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Date: 2009-10-01 07:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-02 03:03 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-02 06:27 am (UTC)*hugs and hearts*
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Date: 2009-10-02 06:55 am (UTC)I wish I had something concrete to offer you - like the perfect job - but all I got is I'm so very sorry.
They do not sound like good people, let alone good employers. Please don't let your self worth take a beating over this.
You and Jess are smart and creative and worthy of so much more. I'll work real hard at channeling hope and luck your way.
*Hugs you both*
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Date: 2009-10-02 11:02 am (UTC)*hugs*
I don't know if maybe this'll help, or maybe it'll just make it all worse, but Suite101 is hiring writers right now (which is to say, always, really...), and they aren't too bad. The pay is for crap, but it's all online, and it might make you feel better? Feeling frustrated and out of it and in pain are a bad combination. :-(
...
*more hugs*
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Date: 2009-10-03 10:26 am (UTC)You are going to find something perfect for you, and somebody who deserves you, I know. *squeeze*
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Date: 2009-10-03 07:07 pm (UTC)(edited for icon change)
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Date: 2009-10-04 06:58 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-06 01:54 pm (UTC)Hey,
Sorry to bother you, but I've been thinking about making a master post of the pdfs I've made of various peoples' fics. Since it's kind of a touchy subject and all, I wanted to ask you if you'd mind if I linked to the pdfs I made of your fics (and the ones you've written with
If not, never mind. Thanks anyway.
- Zo.
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Date: 2009-10-06 06:10 pm (UTC)And thanks again!
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Date: 2009-10-06 06:17 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-14 01:06 pm (UTC)That sucks. They sound incredibly unreasonable, it was surely their responsibility to train you properly and explain "in detail" what was required. It sounds like they are complete morons. You're much better off without them, I hope you find a better job soon.
Also on another note, I saw this article and thought of you. It's about wool bedding increasing the quality of sleep (I have chronic insomnia and many associated health problems) and therefore helping to reduce the pain of fibro!!! Always a good plan.
http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2008.0456
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Date: 2009-10-14 01:09 pm (UTC)http://www.ajan.com.au/Vol26/26-3.pdf#page=48
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Date: 2009-10-15 12:34 pm (UTC)*grin* Thank you!