I started a new job a few months ago and thought I was so lucky to get it as the hours were during the school day so I don't need any childcare. I can also reduce my hours during the holidays and the pay is good.
However I am finding the organisation I am working in almost impossible. It is badly organised and run which seems to effect every aspect of my work. I am not directed or managed hardly at all so I feel I am left floundering and my questions go unanswered. I try to make decisions and be proactive but am afraid of treading on peoples toes and feel that it is not my job to make certain decisions. No one is interested in my work mainly because what I do is imposed from a higher authority and they all find it a chore.
I feel like am in an impossible position. To add to this my personal beliefs conflict with the ethos of the organisation in some ways which makes me feel uncomfortable. I feel really lucky to have the job and am enjoying earning some money but we are not financially dependent upon it. I feel determined to make this work and was looking forward to doing this job long term. Is feeling like this normal at work or should cut my losses? I don't just want to give up!