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May 22,2023 at 12:33PM UTC

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Hello. I’ve been at a job 2.5 years. In my first 6 months the person that was supposed to train me left within a week of me being hired. I was left to cover to hospitals with no training. How they have this position set up is we both have to cover each other. So if she leaves I’m alone and vice versa.

After those 6 months when my colleague returned, she didn’t really train me and I was constantly being talked down to about my mistakes(the mistakes happened due to lack of training.) it’s been 2 years since I’ve had a working phone at my desk, I have to use my cell phone, and there’s more issues there but I’ll save you the drama.

The biggest issue now is my colleague is going to be out for 6 months again in the next few weeks which means I’ll be covering two hospitals in my role yet again. All the team keeps saying is at least you know the job now. I haven’t been able to eat or sleep knowing this hell is looming. I wake up crying in the morning. I’ve applied for jobs and have interviewed, but I haven’t received an offer yet.

I want to quit. Quitting leaves them screwed but at this point idc. Thoughts?

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KatMay 22,2023 at 1:00PM UTC
You've answered your own question. I'm shocked you've wasted two years in a job with no training, no working phone (are they reimbursing you for using your personal phone for work?) and no respect or consideration for you or your needs. It's not worth the physical, mental and emotional toll this job is taking on you to stay. Find a new job now! Quit and don't look back - no notice, nothing. Just quit, turn in your stuff and go. A company that's treated you crap for 2 years doesn't deserve anything from you. They're screwed because they haven't trained or supported you for two years - who cares what happens to them after you leave? That's not your problem. There are plenty of better jobs available - polish up the resume, tap into your network and find one!
AnonymousMay 22,2023 at 1:01PM UTC
I would talk to your manager about getting contract backup help for those 6 months. If the role is supposed to have backup…they need to provide backup. If not, continue looking and quit once you have a new position.
AnonymousMay 24,2023 at 4:48PM UTC
This is the best, most professional approach. When you leave, if you get an exit interview, you can even in good conscious explain how you had raised the coverage risks with management which they did not address.
KarenMay 22,2023 at 1:26PM UTC
If you can quit now, provide two weeks notice. If not or in the interim, practice some peaceful methods to regain a healthy mindset so your last weeks there will not be so stressful. Dr. Caroline Leaf has some great mind/ stress reliever resources. (drleaf.com)
Megan LeasherMay 22,2023 at 2:10PM UTC
They have continually not set you up for success. You have to take care of yourself. If they are not willing to provide appropriate backup and training, it's time to leave.
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterMay 22,2023 at 2:58PM UTC
You know your finances...and your stress level. Do a Pros and Cons list, then decide if you want to quit immediately, with two weeks' notice, or not at all.
Step Two: Have your back about your decision. No second-guessing, waffling, or beating yourself up.
You've got this.
Nadia WhiteMay 22,2023 at 5:25PM UTC
Thank you all very much. I realized my post had 0 punctuation, so thank you for reading. I’ve had some interviews and I have a recruiter that will be getting back to me this week. There’s a lot of layers to this issue, but the bare bones of the situation is enough to quit. I appreciate all of you for confirming what I wanted to do anyway, which is to quit.
AnonymousMay 24,2023 at 1:38PM UTC
This sounds like a terrible situation in which you've received NO SUPPORT since the very beginning. No one to train or help you (when new) and you had a Baptism by Fire starting out. Also, no technical support (phones and other issues lacking)- which basically makes you feel that you aren't valued or supported at all (valid reasoning). I had a job like this--once--I lasted 4 years and it was pretty much hell every single day. I covered a hospital without EMR or laptop for my first 90 days (I was seeing patients!)- never got a company cell phone (others had this) and basically was shuffled from location to location with no help, no support. It was endless. I became the gal who was expected to "Punt" in every situation, alone. I finally left and I SHOULD have left 6 mos after I started, but I'm the type of person who sticks with it. Lesson learned. the Signs were there from the beginning- it's nothing personal, just horrific management and leadership and you're the victim. Everyone is too busy to care. If you want to give your notice and can afford to do so, go for it. Help is not on the way with this job- it never will be. Trust me. Let them sink.
Nadia WhiteMay 24,2023 at 6:14PM UTC
Omg, you just validated everything I've been feeling! I'm also the type of person to stick it out. But signing up for another 6 months alone with no coverage or help is absolutely insane. You're right about help not being on the way. They've given me all signs that this was calculated, so I am very happy to be leaving this toxic environment. You've reassured me (since you're also in the healthcare field) that this is absolutely the right decision to make.
Heather LordMay 25,2023 at 11:12PM UTC
My encouragement would be to have a chat with those in charge and ask for an increase for managing 2 peoples roles, yours and your co-workers, and for them to pay your monthly cell phone bill as you are using it for their business purposes. It also might be the time to request a temporary person to assist you.
Nadia WhiteMay 26,2023 at 7:53PM UTC
Thank you for your input. I initially thought the same thing. Unfortunately I did ask for a temp, a cellphone and other things I needed but I was told it’s not within the budget. This place is just terribly managed.