Started a new job 6 months ago.

11 Comments

1. Advocate for Fair TreatmentOctober 9,2022 at 8:05AM UTC

   Have you ever heard of the scenario “they who shout loudest?”. When a manager leaves, the management above them may only be reacting to those who are in their face about what they need. They may be assuming everyone else is just getting along fine.

   Drop the Director an email and say that you’re conscious that you’ve not had any direction or oversight since your manager left. Say that you’ll put some time in to discuss your responsibilities and priorities. My advice is to avoid saying you feel you’ve had no support as - though it appears this is the case - it may be perceived as a criticism of them.

2. AnonymousOctober 9,2022 at 12:00PM UTC

   Good idea. We are meeting soon and I am going to mention this. I can rarely get a hold of him. Calls and emails go unanswered. Makes my anxiety worse.

3. Advocate for Fair TreatmentOctober 10,2022 at 11:24AM UTC

   Great. Do let me know how you get on. Don’t let the scenario make you doubt yourself. You were hired because you are the right person for the role. It appears no one has come to your to point out you’re doing anything wrong so, whilst there hasn’t been any positive feedback, there hasn’t been any negative either. Remember that.

4. AnonymousOctober 10,2022 at 12:24PM UTC

   Yes to date no negative. I wish some positive words but clearly that is not happening.

5. AnonymousDecember 1,2022 at 1:48AM UTC

   As an update, I recieved a review a month ago, and it was very good. Since then, no feedback again. I feel so down on myself.

6. Barbara WhiteOctober 13,2022 at 4:41PM UTC

   I agree with this, especially since your previous boss was fired. A simple "I would like some time with you to discuss whether the objectives for my role have changed, given that X is no longer here" is likely all that is needed to get the conversation going. Whenever anyone leaves, it impacts workload and direction for many people, so this is a reasonable question for you to be asking without sounding like you're complaining about being left out there with no support. It's actually a very healthy conversation to have and demonstrates that you recognize things have changed and want to do your part to help move things forward.

   If your immediate boss was terminated, the director is likely having to adapt to either having that position permanently vacant (and figuring out who will absorb which duties), or is scrambling to fill it. Either way, s/he may simply not have thought about the full impact to you given that you are still very new.

7. AnonymousOctober 13,2022 at 11:40PM UTC

   Apparently the role will not be filled this year. I just have major anxiety.

8. Kristie WhiteOctober 11,2022 at 11:01PM UTC

   You are not an imposter, you are a normal employee who has not been fully onboarded and trained. So of course you are uncomfortable. Why wouldn’t you be?

   So pick yourself up and be a self starter. I have found when I had no leadership or training, or was uncomfortable with my experience and skills, vendors I worked with were a wealth of information. So first read everything available that pertains to your job - policies, manuals, notes from the prior employee, etc. Review similar job descriptions online if you think it would help. Fill your head with knowledge , then discuss the job with the vendors you work with. What does success look like? How would they measure a strong relationship with you? Then maybe interview a customer or two. Research what success should look like and build a plan toward that goal. Though you may get face time with the director, it doesn’t sound like they will have time for that feedback you desire. But if you show yourself to be a self-starter, they will be more inclined to help because it will take less to produce more.

9. AnonymousOctober 12,2022 at 3:32PM UTC

   All makes sense. I am trying to take the bulls by the horn. On a positive note, I pretty much work independently.

10. AnonymousOctober 13,2022 at 8:37PM UTC

    I got sent to another department. I've been there for 3 weeks and my new boss hasn't even talked to me yet.

11. AnonymousOctober 13,2022 at 10:12PM UTC

    I am sorry. What is wrong with these employers.