To walk from this job? LONG

[Wittsend13]

To walk from this job and if so, how can I ensure I'm paid for the work I've already done?

I was offered a job back in January upon satisfactory references (Which were sorted) hoping to start job in February

They decided after writing to me to confirm this, my start date would be 3'rd March. Bit annoyed as jacked in the other role, but decided to grin and bear it and just get by on my last salary in Jan to cover me until end of March. I was also to be given a temp car for 3 months only to get me to and from the office as I had given up car with previous job.

First day I signed all contracts, and filled out all forms. I was then informed they pay the first months wages by cheque. When I spoke to HR who is a single person as this is quite a small firm, she said to me they only pay by cheque if they think you wont last. But if she thinks you will, then she will pay it into your bank account. That was a bit alarming for me, but again I shut my mouth and said nothing.

Then we had a team meeting where I got to meet all the other team members and they started discussing a lady (Lets call her C) that had left the company (I've replaced her)

The two directors were talking about C's new employer asking for a reference. In fact they were laughing at how after they've written this reference she will never work again in the industry as they will make sure of it because she left them for a competitor. This again was major alarm bells for me.

Last week after two weeks being stuck in the office making calls I was "allowed" out to prospect and try and attempt appointments.

I fell over in the street on Wednesday and carried on even though it's been agony as really wanted to get on with my work and do appointments

Friday the pain was excruciating and my leg was bleeding badly. Saturday I ended up going to the walk in and they said for me to rest as it's infected and can't keep walking as the friction of clothes etc is making it worse. So I sent my director an email Saturday explaining the situation and saying how sorry I am and that how I will call him Monday.

So I called him this morning. I said Did you get my email (As he never bothered to respond) He said he was just discussing me as he has concerns about my work and that he isnt happy I have this issue about my leg and if this is something that usually happens. I said no it doesn't I've never has this issue before then he goes into one saying hes given me a car to get into the office and how he "let" me go out to knock doors and this is what happens. FTR, I'm field based not office based so I'm quite surprised he thinks I was going to be given a field sales role and just be office based. He was very rude to me and I'm left feeling like this just isn't the job or the company for me. He wants me to call him tomorrow to see if I'm coming in or not. I'm supposed to be getting paid this Friday and I just want to leave without wasting anymore of my time. I do however need to be paid for the three weeks of work I've done for them.

As I have a car can I say I shall keep the car until I've been paid? I do worry they will cancel the cheque or try and not pay me. Does anyone know where I stand?

Thanks

[LessMissAbs]

tbh being off sick in a new job is something you avoid at all costs. I suspect employers see a lot of new starts not sticking it out, hence the lack of 'cuddly' attitude. They have done nothing wrong.

[littledrummergirl]

I didn't need an induction MrsMoosickle. I came from a competitor so I know the industry quite well.

I have changed employer within the same industry and I would say an induction is even more important as you adjust to different personalities, practices and customer service expectations.
If you behaved as though you knew everything and then went sick in the first month, I can understand why the employer was having reservations.

[Wittsend13]

No I don't believe I know everything and would never act any such way. Just because I said I know the industry quite well doesn't mean I'm arrogant and believe my way is best!

People get sick or in my case, injure themselves. It happens. It doesn't however mean I was pulling a sickie or whatever anyone wants to call it. And even if I did, I wouldn't be sticking it on mumsnet to help me justify myself from resigning.