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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 371653" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>Wonder what will happen when this "temporary trouble maker" gets replaced? Didn't you say his position was only temporary (though hard to say for how long?). If he is replaced before your sick leave is used up, maybe things can go back to normal?</p><p> </p><p>Anyway, the others are correct - do not train in the new person under these circumstances even though I know you want to help that person if not the system. My first job with the State was a "Here is your desk - go to it!" I was only 22 years old, just out of Vo-tech and was given a very minimal overview of what was expected of me. My boss was on sick leave and when he returned called me in his office to go over my job position. Although he was the best and assured me he did not expect me to learn everything right away (you know many jobs do take years to get through all those "exceptions"), I left feeling they had choosen the wrong person for the job. That was my favorite job in the State system.</p><p> </p><p>Several years ago I was offered and accepted another State job - "Here is your office - go to it". This time NOONE knew how to do my job so I had no training. It was basically a lot of what I did when I was laid off but if they had hired ANYONE else, there would have been no help or training on this specific job. I have since written a Standard Operating Procedure for my position which needs updating but better than nothing. I have suggested the State give me an "apprentice" who can be trained in what I do but there is no $$$ for that. They will have a difficult time when I leave which can be anytime after December (I have given them warning).</p><p> </p><p>Many of our State jobs over the years have lost that "Back-up" person - we learned each others jobs to cover on vacation, ect. - I don't have one so have to be careful how I take my leaves so I don't fall far behind on my job. A few people can do some of my job but there are many little items no one has a clue that I do.</p><p> </p><p>So, many jobs have no job specific training - I am sure I am not the only person in this situation. We do want to help our co-workers but in this situation, I think they will understand that your State needs to learn a lesson in loosing a valued employee.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 371653, member: 5096"] Wonder what will happen when this "temporary trouble maker" gets replaced? Didn't you say his position was only temporary (though hard to say for how long?). If he is replaced before your sick leave is used up, maybe things can go back to normal? Anyway, the others are correct - do not train in the new person under these circumstances even though I know you want to help that person if not the system. My first job with the State was a "Here is your desk - go to it!" I was only 22 years old, just out of Vo-tech and was given a very minimal overview of what was expected of me. My boss was on sick leave and when he returned called me in his office to go over my job position. Although he was the best and assured me he did not expect me to learn everything right away (you know many jobs do take years to get through all those "exceptions"), I left feeling they had choosen the wrong person for the job. That was my favorite job in the State system. Several years ago I was offered and accepted another State job - "Here is your office - go to it". This time NOONE knew how to do my job so I had no training. It was basically a lot of what I did when I was laid off but if they had hired ANYONE else, there would have been no help or training on this specific job. I have since written a Standard Operating Procedure for my position which needs updating but better than nothing. I have suggested the State give me an "apprentice" who can be trained in what I do but there is no $$$ for that. They will have a difficult time when I leave which can be anytime after December (I have given them warning). Many of our State jobs over the years have lost that "Back-up" person - we learned each others jobs to cover on vacation, ect. - I don't have one so have to be careful how I take my leaves so I don't fall far behind on my job. A few people can do some of my job but there are many little items no one has a clue that I do. So, many jobs have no job specific training - I am sure I am not the only person in this situation. We do want to help our co-workers but in this situation, I think they will understand that your State needs to learn a lesson in loosing a valued employee. [/QUOTE]
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