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Been "duped" by a job posting, applied, got the job and it is nothing like it was supposed to be?

I lost my job in April of this year. After searching and searching, I found an office administrator role. I would be assisting the CEO, President, doing the ordering for the office, etc. etc. All things I was used to with an Executive Assistant background. When meeting with the President and CEO, I was told that they are so used to doing things on their own, that sometimes they just do it. I was also told that its hard to get some people to "give things up

so we may have an issue with work. I have not scheduled a meeting yet. I have been here for 2 months, and I am now realizing that I have been the replacement for the receptionist (who moved to a different role). All I do is answer the phone from 8-5. I have no back-up, so if I need to get up for anything, I need to call one of the other girls to come up and replace me for lunches, peeing, etc. I have told them to give me more, for 14 years I have not worked the admin world, to now just be the receptionist.

I have had other interviews, and waiting on next steps, but I am not happy. I sit all day, to do nothing. Some staff are able to work from home, but this role has never had the option. I see people get away with everything! It's time for me to go elsewhere! What is the best way to discuss this with my now boss?

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  1. Anonymous

    I would just ask your new boss if they would mind meeting with you at least every other week in a 1:1. Just to make sure you are meeting their needs and see if there is any other work that you can assist. Honestly, I would be looking elsewhere so that I can be more engaged with others and engage your intelligence. There's nothing worse than sitting all day with nothing to do. Update your resume, apply, and in the interviews when you're asked what prompted your job search (let's say they noticed you have only been at the job 2 months), let them know the position was described one way, but it's more of a receptionist type role with not enough work. That you enjoy helping others and would like to be in a role that offers more use of your skills. I used that and it worked for me in another type of role I was in. Keep us posted and good luck!

  2. Anonymous

    Have you tried webhelp?

  3. Anonymous

    Discuss what exactly?

    You get an offer and give notice. That's the discussion.

  4. Anonymous

    Your interviews should go great! “Why are you leaving so soon?” “The job was not what I was led to believe. I’m basically a receptionist and I want to be more productive as I’ve been in the past.”

    That would work if I was interviewing you. Somebody who wants to work? Yes please!

    Good luck and now go network. Make sure that everyone you know is aware that you’re looking!

  5. Anonymous

    This is a duplicate post to the same one posted 6 months ago. Reporting to Fairygodboss administrators.

  6. Barbara

    Why would this happen?

  7. Anonymous

    Huh? Why discuss this with anyone? Collect your pay and take your new job and give notice to this one. If you are asked in your interview why you want to leave say you are looking for more challenges. No more no less. Do not waste time at the new company complaining unless you are thinking of staying

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