I feel for you Trixie. It’s an unenviable position to be in. I have been there a few times. Training is never ideal is it. I am slow to catch on anything with a long process. “first this, then do this, then do that, and then do this”. Not too mention dumb with my hands and inefficient which bosses hate. Your trainer sounds awful and you have my profound sympathy. Weigh up whether to quit or not.Any positives? Anyone you can become an ally with? Do you like the tasks you are expected to do?

• This reply was modified 9 years, 6 months ago by jock.

Hi Trixie,

Of course everyone hopes you do fail! This is passive aggressiveness at its worst. They want the factory and thus the business to fail even if it means it will affect their bread and butter!

You can do two things:

One is to document when you met with her and what times (even to the best of your recollection!!), how long she met with you and what she taught/showed you. Have a lot of question marks ~ where you don’t know the answers or protocol. Same with other people. The boss or factory head will see the passive aggressiveness and that it’s affecting business!

The other thing is to make friends with at least one other person at the place ~ who can help you. Take them out for coffee/lunch/have them over. Don’t talk about business. But when you need help, ask them. Next month have them over/take them out again.

Best,

Inky

• This reply was modified 9 years, 6 months ago by Inky.