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I'm so sorry you're experiencing this. Have you tried talking to your manager about the problem to see if they can help you connect with the product trainer and learn how to handle those requests? Starting a new job can be so overwhelming, and it would be great if all managers were proactive in solving needs on their teams... but they aren't all that way! Sometimes, you have to reach out and ask specifically for what you need if your manager or trainers aren't being proactive about it. I hope that makes sense...
I think this is great advice. Sometimes teams are so busy or lack a training infrastructure that new employees don't get what they need. It's not ideal, but sometimes you really do have to be the one to initiate a conversation and ask for help. I wouldn't quit until you attempt to get your needs met first.
Firstly, it's important to remember that your emotional wellbeing should be your top priority. Sometimes it can be difficult to ask for help or express our emotions, but speaking up and getting the support you need is essential. For instance, when I was in a similar situation, I decided to speak with my manager and express my frustrations. Although it was intimidating, they were understanding and we were able to come up with a plan to help me feel more confident in the role. You deserve to be supported and respected.
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Thank you for your feedback, and honestly…this rings true to my situation today. I was harshly critiqued for my performance on my first few calls…to the point of a condescending manner that was taken back once the trainer realized that I had, actually followed through with the right steps of the call. I didn’t appreciate the approach I got and ended up requesting a change of hands with my next meeting with her. Now I’m afraid I might lose my job with the company because of the way that I was treated in the 1:1 development session, and I made a complaint about it. Not feeling too good right now
You’re not alone, OP. I have to cover for our customer support team on average 1-2 days a week. Our product is super complex, and training on it has been little to none, so troubleshooting is pretty much a 100% fail if I end up answering your call. It sucks because I’m pretty switched on. I’m sure I wouldn’t be 100% useless if I was given even a bit of training.
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I couldn’t agree more! It’s so discouraging. Why set your team up for failure. Companies are all about customers, but if their agents are half baked with knowledge it tarnishes the company’s image completely.
I am in the same exact boat and this is only my third week. I feel like I’m having a breakdown