Today, I have been training a co-worker in a new position. After two months he still doesn't know how to do any of the work, and I'm stuck trying to do two jobs. FML
Tatteredgirl
Indianapolis, United States
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OP here. I told my managers after two weeks that the trainee just was not getting it. They told me to give him time to pick it up. Tell higher ups every other day that trainee is not working out and finally told them I would not be helping him anymore. He is sinking fast. Don't think he will be around much longer. I have trained a number of people for this position and they all have had it figured out within a couple of days. I don't think it's my training.
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dietcoke09 25
I don't understand how someone can work for a company for two months and still not know how to do their job? Something isn't right about that. Talk to your supervisor. You don't get paid for two jobs, stop stressing yourself.
MikuandKaito 24
What's your dismissal policy like?
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Mysofuckeduplife 8
I'd say after 2 months, it's your own fault for not speaking to your supervisor. Or your coworker is super smart because they get paid for doing nothing while you do everything and after 2 months they know you haven't talked to anyone yet and will continue to act "stupid" because you're letting them get away with it. SPEAK UP, IT'S YOUR OWN FAULT!
species4872 20
Your co-worker isn't George Costanza is he?
wow2mylife 25
my dad got in the same position but it was a new system and the guy wasn't just getting it but then they fire him because he wasn't getting it and couldn't get to a point where he could do him self my dad was bounce back and forth tabs to much and miss important stuff
Sparx1_1 16
You're only stuck doing both jobs if you're unwilling to let your boss know he's clearly not working out.
Taurus_ChicKa 37
Well, maybe you suck as a tutor? Or maybe the person is just an idiot. If you get in trouble, be sure to mention this to your manager.
Tatteredgirl 8
OP here. I told my managers after two weeks that the trainee just was not getting it. They told me to give him time to pick it up. Tell higher ups every other day that trainee is not working out and finally told them I would not be helping him anymore. He is sinking fast. Don't think he will be around much longer. I have trained a number of people for this position and they all have had it figured out within a couple of days. I don't think it's my training.
Redgy22 26
Yeah, you can't fix stupid.
K_nightlight 19
I'm glad to see that you've taken steps to get rid of him.