Today was my second day working at a bagel shop near my house. I didn’t do anything wrong. I was on time for my shift and did everything that they asked me to do. My manager told me that this job is too fast paced for me and then he sent me home early because he thinks this job is too fast paced for me. He also said that he will call me when they need me to work next shift. I am also the only girl working there and I’m 19. I really want this job and I think that I can handle it. Why would I be the only one being sent home early for being inexperienced?
I think what you mean is that you tried to do everything that they asked you to do. Sometimes, we think we are doing one thing when it may appear to people around us that we are doing something else.
Have you ever attempted to put yourself in the other person’s shoes and evaluate how your responses look?
I’ve lost track of how many self-absorbed threads like this you’ve started. Have you made any progress on talking to someone about counseling?
BTW, Getting sent home early like that means you’re probably not completely fired yet, but they need to give themselves time to work up some more patience before they try to employ you one last time.
It means what they said: you aren’t moving fast enough. They need employees who can match the pace of the workplace, and apparently you haven’t proved that you can.
Think of what they did: they sent you home, leaving them with one fewer employee for that shift. But being shorthanded was preferable to having you there for that shift.
If you do get a second chance, I suggest that you concentrate not only on doing as they ask, but at doing it at the same pace as the other workers.
There are plenty of fast people to employ, so there is no point keeping a slow person.
If this was only your second day at the bagel shop, what happened to the job you had on August 24th, when your boss always ignored you? (Did you get fired or was it only for the summer?)
You sound like you have paranoia, based off of your other posts. I really think you should talk to someone.
I doubt you’ll answer, though, as you’ve written 19 posts with 1 response.
I think you need to talk to your parents about accessing the Department of Rehab in your community. Why?
Your previous posts seem to indicate that you have significant difficulty in understanding social situations which impact your school work, and also affects your ability to keep and maintain jobs.
Since you are 19, you are eligible to receive state vocational funding, and your parents can help you make an appointment. The department of rehab will have you work with a job coach and help you with tutors for your school work. You may also be eligible for other services.
Please respond to your own threads so that we know you are understanding the advice.
I think aunt bea is right on target.
A bagel store is a fast paced environment. People want their breakfast NOW, then they want to be on their way to work or whatever. It’s not the right place for everyone.
A job coach could help you find a job that’s better suited to your strengths. From what I’ve seen of your posts, you stay on task until you’re satisfied with the result-- that’s a real positive attribute in some jobs.
Take Aunt Bea’s advice. Take advantage of the resources at your disposal.
Good luck-- let us know how it goes, OK?
The job that I had on August 24th was only for the summer.
Let’s talk about your strengths.
Again, I’ve seen that you latch onto an idea, and stick to it. That can be remarkably useful in some jobs.
But I don’t know you at all. Stop for a few minutes and tell us some of your strengths-- as a person, as a student, as a worker. Let’s brainstorm to come up with some jobs that might be a better fit than the bagel store.
My strengths include customer service, I’m very organized, and I work well with a team.
Can we assume that all applies as long as the workplace is not as fast-paced as a bagel shop?
Help me integrate what you said with what your manager said.
OK, good, keep going.
What makes you good at customer service? Specifically? (I’m not doubting you, just trying to get concrete here.)
You say you work well with a team-- how? As a leader, or as a great follower? And what makes you say so. (Not everyone is, or should be, a leader. So stop and think of where you’re most comfortable, most effective.)
You could do “stocking” which involves keeping supplies ready and full.
For instance, like at that bagel shop, you could be part of the team that comes in later in the morning to restock shelves with inventory like coffee cups, bagel containers, condiments, etc. Wiping down the tables inside and outside the shop. Sweeping and mopping. Getting supplies for customers-like napkins, creamer, extra cream cheese, etc. It’s a job that has to be done every day in order to get ready for the next day. You could offer to do that.
Tell your parents to take you to the Department of Rehab, or whatever it is called in your state.
You will be matched with a person who will help you. She will train you on how to remember job site passwords, how to approach others, how to use your strengths, etc.
I have two former students who work at our local grocery store who do customer service. They greet customers, gather carts, restock shelves, bag groceries, help when needed in the bakery or deli. They both had job coaches, but caught on really fast. They don’t want to switch jobs because they have been there for about 15 years, get a great salary and benefits, and really like their jobs. You could do something similar.
It still is hard to find jobs, so having a job coach help you would make it easier on you to keep a job. Good luck! Please talk to your parents and have them read this entire thread!
Private message me if you or you parents need help in accessing your State’s vocational programs.
I work well with a team because I am a good team leader and I always am friendly with customers and ask if they need any help, I am patient with customers, I communicate well with them and I have great time management.
When they do need help, can you think fast on your feet and come up with the correct solution?
What if, through no fault of yours, they become angry and insulting?
Again, I think aunt bea is on the right track here.