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Started by EmilyRyan, December 15, 2017, 12:22:52 AM

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EmilyRyan

Almost two months at my new job and it's starting to cause stress it seems no matter how hard I work and how much I'm willing to do whatever is needed at my job it's never good enough and my assistant manager is starting to get short tempered with me I get nervous when he's around.

In other words I need something that's easier than retail (I work at Walgreens) and I need something that's easy for someone with a disability can do does anyone have any suggestions?? Thanks 
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Sno

Hon, change shifts :)

Sounds to me like the assistant has a few issues :)

Rowan
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EmilyRyan

That's impossible to do with the way they do things there like one day he could be coming in to open in the morning and the next day could be coming in the evenings to close and even if I tried getting my schedule fixed where I don't come in when he does I'll just get told I need to work with him. And I can't just quit either I need the money but the stress is getting too much
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Kylo

Maybe just go for another retail job at a smaller store? Big difference in stress between working in a big chain and a smaller kind of shop. And also between some coworkers/bosses and others.
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natalie.ashlyne

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EmilyRyan

Quote from: Viktor on December 15, 2017, 10:20:02 AM
Maybe just go for another retail job at a smaller store? Big difference in stress between working in a big chain and a smaller kind of shop. And also between some coworkers/bosses and others.
Wish it were possible it was hard enough to get the job I currently have (took 2 years to get).

Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on December 15, 2017, 10:22:18 AM
Can you transfer locations?
I would if I could afford to
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Sno

Hi Emily,

The company you work for has HR policies.? And those are known to protect folk like you.? If so that means HR will be on your side.

Your supervisor, however, believes that those rules don't apply, and by not being overtly offensive, and a residual drip-drip of covert offensiveness (creating an emotional abuse script of "not good enough, not fast enough, watch out when I'm around"), is hoping to drive you away.

This is not appropriate behaviour from a supervisor - if there is a performance issue, it needs to be taken up with HR, but my feelings are that there isn't an issue, and they know it.

So, what to do - document, document, document. Every time something bad is said. Once you've done that for a week or two, lay an ultimatum - decist or it's going to HR.

If they don't decist, then take the log of things said, to HR, and explain that this is making working very stressful, and that you suspect other coworkers may be feeling the same way.

You have rights Emily. Lots of them. If there is a citizens advice bureau, use it. If you have support from therapy, use it. If you have a workers support line (fairly common), then use it.

Time to pull on the big girl pants and fight for you - you've already done that once already, so you can do this hon.

(Hugs) because this is a stressful and anxious position to be in. We are here for you.

Rowan.
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Sno

Hon, please don't internalise this - it's the managers issue, not yours. The remaining staff are working with you, that manager is just being an idiot and needs someone to tell them to pull their neck in...

Rowan
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Allison S

Why don't you go to your doctor and have them fill out a work (like a health assessment- ask hour HR or supervisor) form indicating you have a learning disability? Then you can take it to your job and they would have to work with you on adjusting things that are effected by it.

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VeronicaLynn

Quote from: EmilyRyan on December 15, 2017, 11:43:31 AM
Wish it were possible it was hard enough to get the job I currently have (took 2 years to get).

The longer you stay at this job, the easier it will be getting the next job. Recent work experience matters quite a bit to hiring managers.
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Contravene

I have a friend who was the night auditor at a small hotel for a while. She always talked about what an easy job it was as long as you can get used to the hours. Although, she did have some crazy stories about weird guests she'd encounter every once in a while. I don't know that it's much worse than some of the people you'd encounter in retail though.
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natalie.ashlyne

can you qualify for a disability pension, or any assistance
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EmilyRyan

Ugh

Is there anything much more easier than retail and is slow paced?? I need something else I can't take much more of this current job the stress is unbearable
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Bari Jo

I'll give some ideas.  They mainly revolve around independent work.  Look into working in a library, or a house cleaner, or at a doggy day care.  I personally have really thought about the doggy day care route.  I can't think of anything that would make me happier than playing with dogs all day!

Bari Jo
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salaniaseviltwin

Check out Public Storage. There is travel required, but very trans friendly. 9:30-6 Monday through Friday, 9:30-5 Saturday and Sunday. Full time with benefits.

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