Unsure about new job?

[Saffy1987]

Hi everyone,

I will keep this short as i can and i cant say much due to my job as it is in a care setting so i don't want to be outted.

I have been in my new job for about 4 weeks, i have wanted to get into my line of work for years so i was overjoyed when i finally got in. I have been given a specific job title but i also do some admin work so i am absolutely fine with that.

We are a very small team and I am suppose to be shadowing my co workers, however on my first day i felt a bit unwelcomed and i heard that they had expressed they dont need anyone for the position i got hired for. So, on my first day one of my co workers asked me what my actual title was and more or less said "Well no disrespect to you, but i do that as i know i will do it right".

At first i thought nothing of it, but now i am left at the front and i do nothing 5 out of my 8 hour shift. I have asked if they want any help but not much yet. I feel very disappointed so far and i am thinking well if he is i suppose "putting me in my place" then what am i doing there?

AIBU to think i should be trained more, please keep in mind i have a job title and it doesn't look like i am going to be doing much of that, If any as they seem territorial. I have thought of speaking to my manager,

Any advice?
Thanks

Have you mentioned this to your manager. This needs nipping in the bud

Do you not have regular catch ups with your manager? This is definitely something you should raise. There’s nothing worse than having nothing to do all day and your colleagues don’t sound very nice

@HalzTangz Yes i agree, i think i am a little hesitant becuase a co worker went to the manager the other day about a co worker and he was bitched about as it seems going to a manager is looked down upon? But at this point i have to worry about myself so i need to pipe up really, thank you for your reply

@FizzyPink My manger doesn't work in my place, so i will probably see him like once a month? Yes i fully agree, i have been in jobs where i am overwhelmed but having nothing to do is just as bad. I agree they seem very clicky. I think i need to start sticking up for myself but its hard when you are new as you dont want to ruffle feathers, its very awkward thank you for your reply