Work

[Weelon]

When I’m learning or training I’d prefer to communicate verbally rather than read information out of a textbook. My colleague is expecting me to do that.

[Blueruth]

Colleague… superior or peer? Are you seeking instruction from them? It matters because at work we have to adapt our preference to the task and environment. Other times it is the other person that needs to adjust.

[Weelon in reply to Blueruth]

Thanks for responding. They are my peers & somehow too busy for me & making me feel stupid & no value. They’re not as chatty with me as they do with others. I need to make a change yes?

[Hidden in reply to Weelon]

You may not be understanding of the dynamics of your new job and how management dictates to Staff Needs and Expectations, sometimes one of your Peers could be given the job of explaining the job to you, sometimes as an explanation of how to perform the work. Sometimes Peers can be like a Rats in the Bucket.

Personally when I was learning a new job the Manager would go through what is required and assist you, however the Manager could be a terror in explaining the needs of the job.

Personally I preferred a mixture of all, including written instructions. If you get stuck make your own list of the jobs dynamic and keep them safe.

Your own words generally will be easier for you to understand.

We had one engineer who would russle through the draws to find examples of the work He would have been asked to do. eventually His job notes and things filled his draws, another way of doing it although I found his way was a real problem with all the paper. Although now computors rule

BOB

[Weelon in reply to Hidden]

When I started I did a lot of observing & I was writing down a lot of notes & brief training (2hours) on a system that they use. Then she booked me in every day with all the relevant staff if I had any questions. This was to prevent being a burden with my main trainer. But it was beginning to be a burden to everyone else too. Thanks for your feedback.

[Blueruth in reply to Weelon]

Not necessarily. Are you new? You may just need to spend time being an observer. If the culture is high turnover, (for example), they may not be willing to invest energy in new people too soon. If you are new to the area you may need to learn the culture. It took me a long time to figure out how to communicate after moving to a different part of the country. Some people just have a way of generating conversation. Most of us aren't like that especially if you work in a math or science career. It just might take longer to earn their trust. The up side is sometimes they get discover the other person is more surface than substance which leaves an opening for you to prove your place.

[Weelon in reply to Blueruth]

Yes I’m new. I observe all the time & have an idea. I’m not great at sussing people out but I do work it out eventually. I’ve got social anxiety but I try to hide that. Yes Ive got the impression that the last person in the job left in bad taste.

[Blueruth in reply to Weelon]

I would work on that assumption until you have other evidence. You sound like you will be fine.

[Midori in reply to Blueruth]

I am a visual learner; I can get the basics from a book, but I need hands on experience to really 'get' it. Try to explain it to them; not everyone learns in the same way.

Cheers, Midori

[Weelon in reply to Midori]

I’ll keep this in mind, thanks

[Weelon in reply to Blueruth]

I hope so, thanks