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This new job may not be the one. Oh I know it has only been one week. But there are definite signs of trouble in paradise. I went to work on Tuesday and by all accounts the studies I was turning in were acceptable. Come to find out, that was not the case. According to one of the radiologists, she referred to my studies as "garbage". That is a real ego booster, let me tell ya! After my conversation with her I then found out from my supervisor that I was going to be partnered with another technologist for the remainder of the day so she could critique my images and assist me with improving the quality of my studies.
Luckily the technologist I was partnered with is a very nice individual and easy to get along with. She was able to help me with improving my manipulation of the ultrasound machine to get better images. And I really did appreciate her help in this area! She also helped me with the scanning protocols that these radiologists prefer. All in all, it was beneficial in many ways. It was also stressful and eye-opening as well.
This particular center is high volume in vascular studies. I reeeaalllllyyyy have never liked doing a lot of vascular studies. Did I know this going into the job? Yes. But, I thought I could overcome my dislike for these particular studies and rise above it. Not so much. My dislike for vascular studies stems from the fact that I struggle with them. I have had help learning how to do them, but I still struggle.
Tuesday was different to say the least. And here it is Thursday and I have called in sick. I have been throwing up most of the early morning...... I don't handle stress well at all. It pretty much handles me.
Yep, probably going to let this job go.
Here is the outcome:
24 comments:
Lisa, I'm sorry to hear you don't feel well and I hope you'll get better soon. Your health is the most important. But don't give up. Starting new working challenge is always so, soooo stressful but, like you wrote, it has been one week already. Give yourself some more time maybe and rest well because even if you'll let it go later, you'll feel better knowing you were trying (anyway, I hope you would feel better). And don't bother with that "garbagologist", I'm sure she's not worth that ;) I wish you all the best and I keep my fingers crossed!
Stress symptoms are the worst, since we don't expect mental things to affect us in such ways, but they do... don't discard the job yet! Yeah, it sounds like there are some people in there that are hard to deal with, but at least they are willing to pair you up and train you further. You could always continue your job search, but perhaps once you get settled in and you know how to properly get through the studies, it will become a non-issue. There will always be rude/unappreciative people in most places, but you're strong and you're very smart. Don't let them make the decision of staying/going for you.
I'm sorry. I hope you find something that you love though.
Sorry to hear that it's not working out. However, I think it's a VERY good thing that you're realizing this now - so many times, we try to convince ourselves that a job will get better when it may not. I definitely encourage you to make sure you're okay with leaving before you actually do it, but when you're vomiting after a week, there's something to be said for that.
I vote to give it at least another week if you can. It's always hard to receive criticism (especially when it's given in such a bitchy way!) but this could end up making things better overall. Just know that I'm thinking about you and I hope it gets better!
I'm with Andrea - give it another week. Don't let one really bad day discourage you. Criticism is never fun but, sadly, it is a fact of life. You won't avoid it no matter where you end up.
On the plus side, your supervisor was willing to take the time and pair you with a mentor who could help you improve. That is a great sign that she believes in your abilities and WANTS you to succeed. Trust me... not everyone gets a boss like that. Some are willing to just let you fail. If nothing else, stick with the job until you can find something you think you will enjoy more. Gaps in employment don't look good on resumes.
Good luck!!!
That's too bad it's not working out, but better you realize it now than a year down the line while it's making you miserable.
Just to state the obvious--don't leave this job voluntarily until you have a new one in place! And even though you're having doubts about this particular job (and the particularly charming way your co-workers cut the new gal a break--NOT), there's no reason not to use this time to do as many vascular studies as possible to upgrade your technique. You will probably never learn to love them, but it would be good to learn from a place that does a lot of them.
You are in a hard spot--the new job causes stress, but having no job would cause stress, too. I'm with the folks who say give it a little more time.
I soooo understand how you are feeling! You HAVE to have a job that you are comfortable with. Stress will shorten your life span and cause all sorts of physical ailments. I think you are in a position where you can continue to job search for just the right job. Whether you continue working in your present job while you look for another is your decision. Thinking of you!
Hope you feel better soon. Stress stinks but at least they are willing to help you by putting you in a buddy system so they must like you or they would have sent you packing!!! Hope things start looking up soon.
It's definitely not worth it, I am recovering from the worst case of shingles brought on by stress
I'm going to tell you not to give up so quickly. You can't change circumstances but you can change your perception. Now, that you are working with someone who is nice, be optimistic that this will work out. And, I know it will :)
Thanks for the encouraging words. It does mean a lot.
Hi Maureen,
Yes, stress definitely does suck. I am sorry to hear about your shingles, I hear they are very painful.
Hi Debby,
Yes, the buddy system was helpful, but the stress still was there. Thanks for your encouraging words.
Hi Jane,
Yep, the stress has about done me in! But I know that there is a place for me out there in the world of ultrasound and I will find it. When the time is right. Thanks for your continued support!!
It means a lot. :)
Hi Grace,
Thanks for your advice and encouraging words. I know you always speak the truth and I appreciate it very much.
Hi Guys,
Thanks for your support and encouraging words. Much appreciated!
Hi Denise,
Thanks for taking the time to leave such encouraging words and advice. I sincerely appreciate it. The stress for me at this time was just too much. Sad to say, but true.
Hi Andrea,
Thank you so much for your support and kind words. Yes, throwing up is never a good sign. And when the vertigo kicks in ....well that is usually my body telling me to back off from the stress that is causing it. Another week would probably not work out for me physically. :(
Sucks to say that, but it is the truth.
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for your support and kind words. I hope that I find that something too!!
Hi Tanner,
Thanks for the advice and support. In this particular field there are those radiologists that find much pleasure in negative remarks and comments. It is a game to them, to see if they can make you crack. I am not up for the mind games and have chose not to continue with this job.
Hi Shovelicious,
Thanks so much for your kind words and support. Love the new word "garbagologist"!! I will definitely giggle each time I think of it. Stress and I just don;t get along and I decided to let the job go. Still dealing with the stress physically, but mentally I feel better.
Better things are coming!
I can relate to your work stress! I have been in a job (government) and work closely with a rude, negative, hypercritical person. Between this person and the job, I have had neck pains and vertigo, etc. I dread going to work, but am trapped financially. Even though I continue to look for something better, high unemployment in this area has made jobs scarce. What is most discouraging is that so many work environments have people who are just mean-spirited and unprofessional. Some seem to get their jollies by tearing others down when they are in a position of power. Good luck to you in finding something better :)
Lately I just cannot handle stress of any kind. need to get over that because that is just the way of the world. Thanks for the well wishes.
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