Last week I resigned from my current contract role.

Anonymous

August 8,2022 at 1:35PM UTC

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Last week I resigned from my current contract role. I'm not understanding where I'm supposed to jump in, what exactly my job function is and where to even start. It's been just over two months and I haven't actually done any work. I don't know who to go to to ask questions and my emails and messages generally go several days before being read, but not generally answered.

It hasn't been a great experience from the beginning - and I failed myself by not being direct in telling my manager I was having struggles. My manager has asked me to reconsider and wants to review current opportunities within the organization which may be a better fit based on the conversations we had after I resigned. My question for you all is - what questions would you have prepared for a meeting like this? How would you prevent the same thing from happening if you decided to stay? What measures would you use to determine if you should stay or move to a new roll somewhere else (I do have another role lined up).

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Stacy Fitzgerald-ReddAugust 8,2022 at 1:46PM UTC
Questions: 1) Are the objectives of the contract clearly outlined? 2) What role will I play in managing the project? 3) Who are my team members, what are their roles and who can answer any questions I have?
I have no way of knowing if this is an in office role or remote, but one of the major problems with remote work is more silos. If you have a solid team of performers who can get the work done, you will be ok. I caution you to trust your gut though: if something seems off, move on.
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterAugust 8,2022 at 1:55PM UTC
Make sure you get a job description, and ask clarifying questions about that document. What will a typical day/week on the job look like? How often will you (the boss) and I meet? How will my performance be measured? What does success look like in this role.
AnonymousAugust 8,2022 at 2:59PM UTC
I would ask the basics.........title, job description, first 90 plan, direct manager, deliverables and 1:1 meeting with teammates.
If you receive clear, Concise answers, a sense of connection with those you meet with and your mission then consider the job offered.
AnonymousAugust 8,2022 at 3:06PM UTC
Sometimes no matter what you ask the mgrs are not always fully upfront or explain your duties well. The best way to avoid situations like this that is seldom ask is to either request to shadow the role for a few days to a week or ask questions from someone currently in the role about their day to day