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It sounds like that you need to set boundaries of what your responsibilities are and at the same time the hours of expected work because as a CSM while you are there to help with everything and items like that if it goes beyond the scope of the hours that you were paid to work you need to have a conversation of if you need me to do things it needs to be addressed earlier in the day that rather than at 4 o’clock on a Friday afternoon
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Thanks for your reply. At this company, everyone is working overtime. They are understaffed and underpaid.
Can I buy a period or two?!?! I see that English is your 3rd language so I won't harp on the giant run on sentence any more.
Ask questions. Set boundaries. Document what is asked of you. And lastly, do your best!
It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or lost when starting a new job. This company sounds like it's a bit of a mess. I would jump in and start somewhere. Find a person, probably not your manager, that seems nice and you can learn from. Keep the job search going in the meantime. It's, oddly enough, easier to get a job when you already have a job.
I like this response
I read this a few times and while I get bits and pieces of it I have no idea about what your question is, or what you are asking for
Credit to the author for being vulnerable enough to post and bare with the harsh feedback on her/his language skills. Hat tip to those who offered constructive advice over criticism. Feedback to uplift FTW (for the win).
me trying to decipher what this post is saying
I have no idea what you’re attempting to ask. It sounds like you left early without permission and are upset. If that’s the case tough, you have to do what is expected of you and work the hours expected.
If you’re looking for advice, the only thing I would suggest is to look for another role while you still have your current one. Things aren’t going to improve when it seems like there is no communication between the two of you.
I had to half 4 shots and reread it after I was drunk to understand what is being said here
Think you’re 1/2 way there
Keep looking and interviewing and try to not get fired in the meantime. When you get a better offer, move on!
Asked ChatGPT to rewrite the OP. Here it is:
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Sure! Here's a rewritten version of the post with improved clarity and grammar:
Hi everyone,
I’m not sure if this is the right place to post, but I’ve found myself in a situation I’m not happy with. After nine months of job searching, I finally got a job. To be honest, there were some red flags, but I accepted it because I needed the income.
The job requires me to go to the office three days a week, the salary is low, and there was no onboarding process. My manager barely spoke to me—just a quick two-minute conversation—and then gave me a lot of tasks that I hardly understand. I’ve tried to communicate this to her politely, but she keeps calling me and assigning more work.
On Friday, I left the office at 4 PM, and later, she sent me an email. I’m feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what to do. Any advice?
I agree with you, it's just when I wrote my post I was a bit overwhelmed, and makes sense only to me 😂
OK, sumarizing.
You accepted a role with 3 days on-site at a salary below what you wanted because you needed the income. OK, understand. About all you can do is quietly continue looking for a better role, whether it's money or fewer days on-site or ...
Your boss did a poor job of on-boarding you. Yep, been there. Are there peers doing the same role you can ask for help?
Your boss sent an email Friday at the end of/after business hours. You can respond first thing Monday at the beginning of business hours for the next week.
on-site
Sure thanks for taking time to answer
Hey CSM - I read through a number of the replies here and agree with those that seemed constructive - setting boundaries, leaning on peers for help, retaining this employment while continuing your job search.
I don’t have much to add here. I did, however, want to thank you for your post and commend your bravery in reaching out on this board. For many, it is hard enough to articulate their issues, feelings, or frustrations in their native language, let alone in a second or third. Your post is a display of courage and confidence, and it is a shame that so many people are focused on the superficial aspects of your grammar. It may have been a little bumpy, but it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand your sentiment and situation. Just a drop of empathy.
That said, I believe some of the advice in these posts is valuable and I hope those that only offer criticisms don’t discourage you from participating in this community.
Good luck out there!
What?
Set boundaries
Thanks 😊
It's temporary until you find what you want .
Yeah sure, thanks
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This is difficult -- because English isn't your first language, I will use simpler words, I hope I don't offend.
You have a hard position, without a clear path, but you can make that path: think about what you need to do a good job, and talk to your manager to see what the path is from now to each success.
Tell your manager how often you both will meet -- weekly? two weeks? -- and track of your success along each path with your manager. You are then managing each other. You might help your manager relax if you take control of your path to success: manager sees success without constantly micromanaging.
I think I am more used to chinglish than most.
Communicate with your manager on email or teams to minimize language difficulties.
Keep sentances short use bullet points
Make list of what asked to do, make sure it clear
Make sure you are tackling things in order of priority
If stuck ask for assistance from team or manager, especially if more than half day wasted
Keep notes every 3 to 4 hours of what you were doing that day
Yes we normally get roles easily when the project is desperate and team mates will be also under stress, you are not alone.
It's usually when we do not communicating the problems that will get us removed from the project
You have been on the market for 9 months. You scored a job. Is it ideal, nope, but it's a steady paycheck. First, the onboarding experience is what it is. Some companies are better at it than others. I wouldn't let that hold you back.
The pay is lower than you expected. Well, you said yes to the offer, so it is what it is. They offered what they could afford to offer.
In terms of the overtime, it sounds like that is the culture at this company. As I don't know the company, it's possible they don't have the profitability to fully ramp up. A lot of companies are facing this same issue, as they hire based on solvency.
You complain that you are required to be in the office 3 days a week. I love remote work, but the reality is, the majority of my career has been in the office. Yes, working from home is great; no traffic, dry cleaning (I still get up, shower, and put on clothes I would wear in public), etc. But, it is not mandatory that companies offer that. Companies received incentives to open offices in cities to stimulate the economy in that area, so it is a bit tough to walk back from that. However, you knew this was hybrid, so that shouldn't really factor into your current complaint as you agreed to it.
Your boss sent you an email at 4 PM. I don't know what your working hours are, but if the end of your day is 5 PM and you won't be able to finish the work by then, respond back to your boss and let them know you have the assignment and when you will complete it. If your boss questions why you can't stay to complete the assignment, just say you have a previous engagement and need to leave on time today.
You can always look for another position in the meantime. However, you want to remain professional at this job until it's time to give your 2-week notice, as you never know if someone you work with here ends up somewhere else.
use commas and periods
Since you are new, you need a solid training plan to be successful. Ask for a meeting with your Manager to discuss the concern. Insist on a plan for success. Maybe that is shadowing others in your position. Maybe it's online learning resources. It shows you care even if this job isn't your dream job. As for the micromanaging, it might be alleviated if your manager can communicate expectations properly. In this situation, they are likely a poor manager as micro managers typically are, but demand what you need in a kind and professional way. It shows you are a go getter and want to succeed at the org. If you can deliver the metrics they need to report, they will stay off your back. (Typically)
I work in a company where you also don't get onboarding, my tip to you - you need to take charge and go to people that have the knowledge and make sure you get the knowledge you need, no one expects you to be an expert when you are new.
regarding working hours you need to set some boundaries, you are expected to work extra hours when needed but if it is way too much it is not ok