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First Day

  • 24-05-2013 7:26pm
    #1
    Luno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,840 ✭✭✭


    So today was my first day for a job. Was told that it would be a training day but really I was just in there to fill a gap and had no training, just had to keep asking questions which wasn't really a problem.
    I worked for about 4 hours and I wasn't offered a break. Now as far as I'm aware I should have been given one. I know I probably should have said something but when she told another employee to go I assumed I'd be getting my turn too.
    Secondly, I have not been told much about my position. I don't know how much I'm going to be earning, when I'll be working or anything. Obviously I know I should have asked these questions but when you're a new person on the scene you don't want to ask too many questions.


Comments

  • #2
    Red Crow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,139 ✭✭✭Red Crow


    You don't get a break for four hours work.


  • #3
    Luno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,840 ✭✭✭Luno


    Eli Manning wrote: »
    You don't get a break for four hours work.

    Oh really? I thought you had to be offered a 15 minute break after working three hours.


  • #4
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,412 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Luno wrote: »
    Secondly, I have not been told much about my position. I don't know how much I'm going to be earning, when I'll be working or anything. Obviously I know I should have asked these questions but when you're a new person on the scene you don't want to ask too many questions.
    These are pretty basic facts about the job! Why do you not feel you can ask when you'll be expected to work and how much you'll be paid? They're not in fact things you should have to ask about. You should have been told before you started. What's the job?


  • #5
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,967 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    Are you sure it's even a job?


  • #6
    Luno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,840 ✭✭✭Luno


    endacl wrote: »
    These are pretty basic facts about the job! Why do you not feel you can ask when you'll be expected to work and how much you'll be paid? They're not in fact things you should have to ask about. You should have been told before you started. What's the job?

    I know I should have asked but the moment I got in I was set to work it's in a busy cafe and I already explained I hadn't experience. Only realised these things afterwards.


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  • #7
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,412 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Luno wrote: »
    I know I should have asked but the moment I got in I was set to work it's in a busy cafe and I already explained I hadn't experience. Only realised these things afterwards.
    Just ask. They're perfectly reasonable questions. You won't be fired!


  • #8
    Luno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,840 ✭✭✭Luno


    JDxtra wrote: »
    Are you sure it's even a job?

    I mean I handed in a CV, had an informal interview so I would certainly hope so :eek:


  • #9
    the_syco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,316 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Sounds very much like a "trial day". See here; http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=84708451


  • #10
    Luno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,840 ✭✭✭Luno


    the_syco wrote: »
    Sounds very much like a "trial day". See here; http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=84708451

    Some interesting takes that I hadn't previously heard of. Will certainly be getting my facts about this job straight tomorrow.


  • #11
    Mr. Loverman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Mr. Loverman


    You really should be having this conversation with your employer rather than a bunch of strangers on the internet. Don't be afraid to ask your employer questions. I am a manager and I like when my team ask me questions; I don't want them sitting there worried or confused or whatever.


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  • #12
    longhalloween
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,207 ✭✭✭longhalloween


    Luno wrote: »
    when you're a new person on the scene you don't want to ask too many questions.

    You should be asking ALL the questions. Thats the only way to get good at your job.


  • #13
    Luno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,840 ✭✭✭Luno


    Mr. Loverman wrote: »
    You really should be having this conversation with your employer rather than a bunch of strangers on the internet. Don't be afraid to ask your employer questions. I am a manager and I like when my team ask me questions; I don't want them sitting there worried or confused or whatever.

    I know it's just my first proper job so I was unaware of the layout and a little nervous on the first day so didn't put myself forward but will from now on.


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