I lost my temp job after only a week because I had made too many mistakes. They let me go this morning. I feel like such a failure. I haven't even told my parents yet because I'm afraid to tell them I failed, once again. I feel totally worthless, useless, and stupid. I hate myself!!! :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

You should have no fear to tell your parents about losing your gig. It can happen to anybody. Also why would you fear telling your parents??


It really sucks you lost your gig, I know how that feels and I know the feeling like you failed at something (believe me I've been there).


As hard as this is, dont let this get you down. Keep trying hun, you found this one I am sure you can find something else.

How about a part time gig???


Also remember turn to the Almighty he can get you through anything.

Also Monika, If I came on too strong I didnt mean to sound like I have no symptahy. If you want to talk about this further let me know. I am a good listener.

that sucks and is totally stupid! you made too many mistakes?! did they even bother to give you a warning? like, Mickey said: turn to God and He'll get you through it, like he did so much else. :)
i'll be praying for you. hugs, dear.:bighug:

You're not a failure, you're not stupid, you're not worthless and you're not useless. You're completely the opposite. What happened to you is terrible, and you're more vulnerable to Satan's lies than ever. Don't believe them; you're a bright girl.

If anyone is at fault here, it's this company. It seems to me that they have no learning curve, and that they don't value their personnel very much. You don't need them! I know you'll land on your feet, and will end up working somewhere way better.

I'll be praying for you. You may hate yourself right now, but Jesus certainly doesn't.

Take care, friend.

Hi catlover79,I always enjoy reading your posts about television and other things,because you have such a great knowledge,passion and love of quality classic tv shows. And from reading your posts I can also tell you are a very intelligent gal with alot of character and other great qualties.---Don't let some idiots at a job influence in any way how you feel about yourself.If anything say to yourself it's THEIR loss.Unfortunately, especially in America some people judge themselves too much by their job-and it should not be that way. -- Pete

I'm so sorry the people at that company didn't value and appreciate you for the treasure you truly are. As Pete said your intelligence, your passion, and so many other great qualities shine through in all your posts here at S.O. I'm sure there is an employer out there who will see and appreciate your great qualities and jump at the chance to hire you! "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Don't worry, you'll find something else. They didn't deserve you anyway.

I'm sorry to hear that. Since the news is still fresh in your mind, it might be hard to process right away. But just know that you're not a failure. This just wasn't the job for you. You will eventually find the job you were meant to have.

We all feel like a failure at times, but that doesn't mean we are. I spent two full months, and hours upon hours, studying for a section of the CPA exam. I failed. It took a few days to process, but eventually you just have to get back at it.

I lost my temp job after only a week because I had made too many mistakes. They let me go this morning. I feel like such a failure. I haven't even told my parents yet because I'm afraid to tell them I failed, once again. I feel totally worthless, useless, and stupid. I hate myself!!! :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

Sorry to hear that, Monika.

You know, if you want me to...I can give a word or two about you at my church since you have some experience on office/law.

Aw, Monika, I'm so sorry to hear this. *Hugs* If you ask me, it was the company's loss. I'm sure you'll end up finding a job that's 10x better than this one! You deserve it. :)

- Kristen

Thanks, everyone. I knew from the word go this would be a temp job and once this project was done, it would be back to the job search again. But I was hoping to last the duration - which would've been between 2-4 months.

They basically gave you about 5 minutes of training, put you on a computer and said, "OK, now start". I thought I was doing everything right, until yesterday when the boss came in and while she didn't yell at me, she dressed me down in front of the 4 other temps in the room about the mistakes I didn't know until then that I had made. (They didn't get a real look at my work until Friday.) I tried to go back and fix my mistakes but they said too much time and money was at stake for me to go back and do over - and after only an hour and a half this morning, they told me they were letting me go. I managed to drive home and then threw myself on my bed, crying.

Basically it was like a one strike and you're out thing. I did the best I could but I still feel like a failure. I know I can do data entry work if given the proper time and training, which I didn't get in this case. I just don't know how much more I can take - these past couple of years have just been complete torture. So many stops and starts. I just feel like I'll never see the light at the end of the tunnel. :crying:

Basically it was like a one strike and you're out thing. I did the best I could but I still feel like a failure. I know I can do data entry work if given the proper time and training, which I didn't get in this case. I just don't know how much more I can take - these past couple of years have just been complete torture. So many stops and starts. I just feel like I'll never see the light at the end of the tunnel. :crying:

Unbelieveable...One Strike Policies suck!

I feel the pain too, but in a different way...I'm trying to get a car, but with the money that I've got and the job I have, and SSI/SSDI dragging their feet...I'll have a car when Cleveland wins a Championship!

I hope you feel better Monika!

You're a good person with a good heart. That's what defines you not a job. Yeah, this one didn't work out and I am very sorry because I know you were glad to have it. At least you desire to have a job unlike so many other people out there. You even said it yourself that they didn't train you well enough (five minutes ain't enough).

You feel like a failure. I know you're not. Of course we are always our own worst critics. It's normal to feel bad about stuff like this. It just sucks that it had to happen but that'll make the next job that much better.

I'm so sorry Monika. :( It's their loss. You are one of the nicest people I know. You always have a possitive outlook on everything. You are definitely not a failure. Don't ever give up. Something better will be coming for you soon enough. I just know it.

Thanks, everyone. I knew from the word go this would be a temp job and once this project was done, it would be back to the job search again. But I was hoping to last the duration - which would've been between 2-4 months.

They basically gave you about 5 minutes of training, put you on a computer and said, "OK, now start". I thought I was doing everything right, until yesterday when the boss came in and while she didn't yell at me, she dressed me down in front of the 4 other temps in the room about the mistakes I didn't know until then that I had made. (They didn't get a real look at my work until Friday.) I tried to go back and fix my mistakes but they said too much time and money was at stake for me to go back and do over - and after only an hour and a half this morning, they told me they were letting me go. I managed to drive home and then threw myself on my bed, crying.

Basically it was like a one strike and you're out thing. I did the best I could but I still feel like a failure. I know I can do data entry work if given the proper time and training, which I didn't get in this case. I just don't know how much more I can take - these past couple of years have just been complete torture. So many stops and starts. I just feel like I'll never see the light at the end of the tunnel. :crying:
So they only gave you five minutes of training and expected you to be able to do the job mistake free?! Clearly the failure was on their part not yours!! I believe there is a much better job out there waiting for you! In due time you will find it. Keep your eyes on God and let him lead you!

Just saw this thread now. It can always be heartbreaking to lose a job. May I suggest that you take up whenever you can a similar job, but explain to them to give you a bigger window of training? Thats ridiculous 1 week, no matter what field of business we are talking about. They should have given you a month.

Monika, I'm very sorry to hear about this. Like everyone else has said, you are definitely NOT a failure (or any of the other negative things you listed), in any sense of the word. It honestly sounds to me like you dodged a bullet by putting this jackass company behind you; better to move on and have time to find a GOOD company to work for, one that hopefully you'll be able to work at for a long time to come, and maybe even ENJOY!

You have so much to offer the world. Your intelligence, humor, kindness and strong moral values are so obvious in your posts; there is NO way that someone out there isn't going to snatch you up and help you use those qualities the way they are meant to be used. I know it's a cliche, and I know so, so well that when things start piling on, it's really hard to get perspective on it, but don't you dare quit.

Your friends are always here for you. Keep us posted on how you're doing...and thanks for sharing something so personal.

Everything happens for a reason. You're going to find a better job, just stay positive!

Aww Monika Im so sorry. You definitely are not worthless. You will find something better.

:bighug:

Thanks, everyone. I knew from the word go this would be a temp job and once this project was done, it would be back to the job search again. But I was hoping to last the duration - which would've been between 2-4 months.

They basically gave you about 5 minutes of training, put you on a computer and said, "OK, now start". I thought I was doing everything right, until yesterday when the boss came in and while she didn't yell at me, she dressed me down in front of the 4 other temps in the room about the mistakes I didn't know until then that I had made. (They didn't get a real look at my work until Friday.) I tried to go back and fix my mistakes but they said too much time and money was at stake for me to go back and do over - and after only an hour and a half this morning, they told me they were letting me go. I managed to drive home and then threw myself on my bed, crying.

Basically it was like a one strike and you're out thing. I did the best I could but I still feel like a failure. I know I can do data entry work if given the proper time and training, which I didn't get in this case. I just don't know how much more I can take - these past couple of years have just been complete torture. So many stops and starts. I just feel like I'll never see the light at the end of the tunnel. :crying:

They sound like real dorks. A WHOLE FIVE minutes of training. Well golleee, aren't they the generous ones. Not bothering to periodically check the work of someone COMPLETELY NEW to an assignment, is a lapse on their part. If I had a project like that, I'd be checking everyones work every two hours or so. And I'd say from the get go 'If you have any questions PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO ASK. And I'd make sure I was accessible. You can not expect someone coming in as a temp to just automatically pick a project up quickly. So guess what, because they were lazy-ass (or inept) they don't have their work done - and its not your fault.
Keep your chin up Monika. Something will materialize. I've had bad job experiences like this too - not all employers are jerks. Keep putting the word out. Also, how do you feel about going back to the temp company and just explaining what happened (no real training, or feedback). I bet they're a problem client. Hang in there sweetie!

Thanks again, everyone, for your kind words - I did tell my folks and they were supportive of me. These sweet messages made me cry all over again!! :bighug:

I'm sorry to hear this Monika. I know you'll find another(and better) job real soon.

Thanks again, everyone, for your kind words - I did tell my folks and they were supportive of me. These sweet messages made me cry all over again!! :bighug:

I hope those tears are tears of joy, for all your friends at SO.

I hope those tears are tears of joy, for all your friends at SO.

They are - I'm very touched, everyone!! :wave:

Monika...I am so sorry! I just now read this or I would have replied sooner. :( You should not feel like you've failed. This was obviously not the right job for you and you wouldn't want to work for a company with such a heartless attitude anyway. You deserve better!

I am praying for God to give you peace about this situation and to lead you to the job that is the perfect fit for you. Hang in there!

:bighug:

Aww! Trust me, you're not a failure. Not many people can preform a task after a five minute lesson. I bet a lot of people have been fired from that place, and the company won't even stop to wonder why no one can do the job right.

I'm also a believer in the fact that everything happens for a reason. You probably were not meant to have that job, there's something ten times better just waiting for you out there, and God didn't want you to be preoccupied by that meaningless job.

They are complete morons there, believe me. My sister-in-law has been doing data entry for 20 years now at Melon Financial. She keys info for paychecks, so it's important to get it right. They get mad at her if she makes an error. Many people think it's brainless work, but data entry is hard work. I can't believe they treated you like this after one week, with no training.

Don't let a stupid job determine your value as a person. It's so their loss. You don't want to do that work anyway. It's nothing but a pressure cooker, and it pays crap. Screw 'em, babydoll. We love you here.

:bighug:

Sorry to hear that.

Monika, hearing this news just breaks my heart. I am so sorry and I have been in situations like this many times. It's terrible that they didn't even give you a chance and that they want someone who's going to be perfect at it within five minutes.

That is one of my biggest fears about changing jobs; finding a new one and then finding out that they want me to learn it faster than I'm able to. I've been extremely fortunate in that as many mistakes as I still make at my job after 9 years at my job (and an additional 3 at another company doing the same type of work) that they still value me as an employee.

If I could I would get them to hire you in a minute and I think you'd be one of the best employees there.

I wish I could have been there with you to give you a huge hug; and I have no doubt that everyone else who's commented on this thread wishes the same.

As everyone has said, you are most definitely not a failure nor are you stupid. Believe me, I've said those things about myself so many times it's not even funny. I've lost jobs after only a few weeks or even a month and it's really not fair.

Hugs to you and I know you'll find something eventually that you'll be happy with. I'm sure your parents will understand. If they're anything like you they have to be wonderful and understanding people.

I remember what it was like to be let go from temp jobs, or other jobs, because either I was inexperienced--or that I couldn't make it there by bus fast enough. It made me feel like garbage when they let me go or got on my case about not doing something right. But...that's probably why it was a temp job, they couldn't get a decent person for few days or so to do their dirty work on a regular basis. They most likely have some issues going on with themselves even though they're projecting their failures on to you and making you like "the problem". ohno:

I'm currently going through some hassles with my job now that I've had for over fifteen years; once again they've cut our hours due to not being able to meet donation quotas. I work at a charity calling donors for clothing donations, and everything has been going okay until a few months ago. Well, not great, and even though it's most likely this will pass as we get into spring,
it's a drag when you need money and most of all, you need a change of jobs into something more stable and pays more, if that's possible.

You're a hard worker, don't let them get you down. :rock: :rock:

:hug: I'm so sorry Monika. :( What a crazy company, it's ridiculous that they would expect you to makes no mistakes with only 5 minutes of training. :mad:

Sorry to read about your job. This company must go through a lot of people and I'm sure they did this to others. Every thing happens for a reason. Keep your head up Monlka! You are a great person and a child of God! Something better will come along.

By the way, at my workplace, I had to train a gal to do my job and it should be a week of training. They gave me 1 hour to train her and sent me off to another area. That was 1 month ago and she still comes running to me asking a question. The management is awful.

I'm sorry to hear that you were treated that way. You seem like a very nice and very smart young woman. I agree with everyone that said that they don't deserve you.

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. :)

Aww, Monika. I'm so sorry. You are most definitely not a failure. :bighug: I'll keep you in my thoughts/prayers. I know you'll find another job!

I know the feeling of being scared that you will be let go. I'm sorry that happened to you. When I was in college one of the internships [it was non-paying] I had to do was at an Epilepsy Foundation. I was terrified that if I made any mistakes they woud let me go. I did everything I could and tried to do it as fast as possible. A slower pace would have been nice. Luckily, I wasn't let go during my internship, but just the thought was enough to cause some anxiety.

The day before my last day there, I was called into a room. I was sure that it was over. I couldn't think of anything I had done wrong. With apprension I went into the room. They had me sit down at the table where everyone else was sitting. I'm sure I looked scared to death. The next thing I know they presented me with a going away card and cake. It was nice.

So long story short, I know it's not easy. Hang in there.

Monika, please stop beating yourself up over this. Just hang in there and don't give up. God wants you to have a job and He will give you a great one. Just keep praying and trusting God. And also thank Him for the wonderful things He has already given you. (family, friends, a home).

Monika, please stop beating yourself up over this. Just hang in there and don't give up. God wants you to have a job and He will give you a great one. Just keep praying and trusting God. And also thank Him for the wonderful things He has already given you. (family, friends, a home).

I think WE all can learn from what you said OG....

Sorry to hear the bad news about your job, just hang in there & keep trying. With summer coming up, many places will be hiring extra help, so keep sending out those resumes.

Thanks, everyone. You're the best. Next week there will be a job fair at the local community college, so I'll make sure to press one of my business suits and have plenty of resumes ready.

Thanks, everyone. You're the best. Next week there will be a job fair at the local community college, so I'll make sure to press one of my business suits and have plenty of resumes ready.

Thatta girl! Can't keep a good Buckeye down! :)

Monika, I'm sorry that your bosses are dumb. Just keep at it and good luck at the job fair. I know you can do it.. :) And good luck.

Unbelieveable...One Strike Policies suck!

I feel the pain too, but in a different way...I'm trying to get a car, but with the money that I've got and the job I have, and SSI/SSDI dragging their feet...I'll have a car when Cleveland wins a Championship!

I hope you feel better Monika!

What? I hope the car is very cheap but you are very lucky if you do get a car. I'm not allowed to buy a car because of SSI regulations. Maybe someone can put their name on the car..

When I have my review they ask me, do you drive? Do you have a car?

I've very sorry, Monika. I don't think they gave you much of a chance. They should have expected that you would make mistakes in the beginning. You were treated very unfairly.

Thatta girl! Can't keep a good Buckeye down! :)
:lol:

^ Yeah, you, uh, might not want to wear that to the interviews, though. ;) :lol:

Yeah, this is more what I would go with:

Yeah, this is more what I would go with:

MUUUUUCH better. Seriously, you look great!!

Thank you - I try!!

im sorry that you were let go monika but im sure that a new door will open up for you soon and that something great will happen to you . good luck at the job fair

What? I hope the car is very cheap but you are very lucky if you do get a car. I'm not allowed to buy a car because of SSI regulations. Maybe someone can put their name on the car..

When I have my review they ask me, do you drive? Do you have a car?

I have a Drivers License, I rarely drive, and I don't have a car.

I talked about this and the people who are working for my SSI/SSDI say that I CAN drive, but if it's otherwise...I'll contact a lawyer and if I'm forced to get a Non-Driver State ID...I may relent because I said to myself if I don't get a car once I have to renew my License...then it wasn't worth it.:(

im sorry that you were let go monika but im sure that a new door will open up for you soon and that something great will happen to you . good luck at the job fair

Thank you!!!!

Thank you!!!!your welcome:)

They are complete morons there, believe me. My sister-in-law has been doing data entry for 20 years now at Melon Financial. She keys info for paychecks, so it's important to get it right. They get mad at her if she makes an error. Many people think it's brainless work, but data entry is hard work. I can't believe they treated you like this after one week, with no training.

Don't let a stupid job determine your value as a person. It's so their loss. You don't want to do that work anyway. It's nothing but a pressure cooker, and it pays crap. Screw 'em, babydoll. We love you here.

:bighug:

You got that right. As someone who does a lot of data entry on my current job, it is hard. Fortunately my job involves more than just entering data - I have to produce reports and make inferences from the data. Because I understand how the variables relate, I can do cross-checks and police my own work. And no mattter how conscientious you try to be, you always make a mistake,. But at least I catch the BIG ones.

I am so sorry to hear about this Monika. Some employers are just too picky. In the past few years before I got my current job, I can relate to what it's like to go through sending resumes and going to interviews only to hear this and that about why "you are not a fit for the job". It can be frustrating and make you feel worthless. I assure you though, that you are not, because God has a plan for you. Don't give up, he'll bring you to that right position. :)

Thank you, Steve. I'm just sick and tired of the whole thing.

It's agonizing. But on the bright side, you don't have to go through it alone. You've got lots of support!

Thank you, Brad. It's tough NOT to feel alone right now. :(