Do you deal with this too or am I the only one?

I started working at my company about 2 months ago. After my first 3 weeks on the job I got married and was out for 3 weeks. I returned about a week and and a half before Christmas and have been trying to learn everything here. I am one to ask a lot of questions being that is part of a learning process for people. I noticed people get annoyed and I can see not too many are fond of me because I ask questions.

Some people have become really nasty and it's getting to me now because I don't deserve this treatment...I am still learning. It's starting to effect my job and I can't take it.

What would you do?

No you do not deserve this kind of treatment. I would first speak to your direct report. Tell them while you are still excited that you have grasped so much in this short time you indeed still have a lot to learn.
People S*ck

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Posted by JXNOscar

No you do not deserve this kind of treatment. I would first speak to your direct report. Tell them while you are still excited that you have grasped so much in this short time you indeed still have a lot to learn.
People S*ck

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I agree.

On the flip side - are your questions repetative? If you're asking a million questions that's fine - but if you're asking the same question a million times, then people, including myself start to get annoyed (or worried) that you're just not grasping things.

Does that make any sense?

I just started my job on Dec. 1. I ask TONS of questions, but no one has yet to give me an attitude because of it. I can't imagine how difficult it makes being at work when you feel like people are annoyed with you. There's not a whole lot you can do but to hang in there and stick it out. I'm sure everything will be better soon.

By the way, did your job give you a problem taking off all that time right after you started? I'm worried that they'll look at me like I have 5 heads when I say I need 2 weeks off in May/June...and I am actually hoping to take a few extra days the week before the wedding.

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Posted by JXNOscar

No you do not deserve this kind of treatment. I would first speak to your direct report. Tell them while you are still excited that you have grasped so much in this short time you indeed still have a lot to learn.
People S*ck

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Thank you, I just thought it was me...and I'm thinking am I that slow but I know I usually pick up on things quick it's just that the wedding and all that time off threw me off.

I will give it some more time and if it continues I will definitely discuss this with the individual I report to.

Thanks for listening...I'm just annoyed and needed to vent

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Posted by ChristineAEV

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Posted by JXNOscar

No you do not deserve this kind of treatment. I would first speak to your direct report. Tell them while you are still excited that you have grasped so much in this short time you indeed still have a lot to learn.
People S*ck

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I agree.

On the flip side - are your questions repetative? If you're asking a million questions that's fine - but if you're asking the same question a million times, then people, including myself start to get annoyed (or worried) that you're just not grasping things.

Does that make any sense?

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Yes, it makes complete sense but no my questions are not repetative. If they were I can understand why they would be getting annoyed. It's only 2 people that come off with an attitude and I'm the type that would speak my mind but this is work, I don't want any problems and just want to go about it the appropriate way.

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Posted by ChristineAEV

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Posted by JXNOscar

No you do not deserve this kind of treatment. I would first speak to your direct report. Tell them while you are still excited that you have grasped so much in this short time you indeed still have a lot to learn.
People S*ck

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I agree.

On the flip side - are your questions repetative? If you're asking a million questions that's fine - but if you're asking the same question a million times, then people, including myself start to get annoyed (or worried) that you're just not grasping things.

Does that make any sense?

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I agree with Christine, I'm guilty of this as well. I try to answer as much as I can, but sometimes my frustration shows and I can't help it either. I try to answer as many as I can, but if I'm being asked my the same person all the time and they don't go to anyone else, and it affects my productivity as well, then I get a little antsy.

I would suggest speaking directly with them first then if that doesn't work, go to your direct manager. Sometimes it's hard to, when people are juggling tasks. I know that I try to juggling and sometimes I end up totally not hearing what someone was saying to me.

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Posted by nygirl77

I just started my job on Dec. 1. I ask TONS of questions, but no one has yet to give me an attitude because of it. I can't imagine how difficult it makes being at work when you feel like people are annoyed with you. There's not a whole lot you can do but to hang in there and stick it out. I'm sure everything will be better soon.

By the way, did your job give you a problem taking off all that time right after you started? I'm worried that they'll look at me like I have 5 heads when I say I need 2 weeks off in May/June...and I am actually hoping to take a few extra days the week before the wedding.

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No, I actually work with my ex boss and he knew I was getting married. When I left my previous job to come work for him I made sure he knew I needed all that time off.

Thanks for listening

Its good to ask a lot of questions, this way you know the job.
I know that I always ask a lot of questions and take notes if I'm unsure of something that I'm being taught. And I don't care if it annoys them.
Maybe you should speak to a supervisor.
Or maybe they are upset because you went away on your HM three weeks into the job and now you have questions?
How is your boss? DOes he seem annoyed with you?

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Posted by ChristineAEV

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Posted by JXNOscar

No you do not deserve this kind of treatment. I would first speak to your direct report. Tell them while you are still excited that you have grasped so much in this short time you indeed still have a lot to learn.
People S*ck

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I agree.

On the flip side - are your questions repetative? If you're asking a million questions that's fine - but if you're asking the same question a million times, then people, including myself start to get annoyed (or worried) that you're just not grasping things.

Does that make any sense?

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I know Christine and I feel the same way-I have been at my job for a few months and was literally thrown to the wolves..I tend to have a situation almost everyday in which I find out that I shuld be doing this or that however no one told me this.
I think that if you are asking questions to understand your job or excel in your current situation then ask away-

People tend to forget that training is a part of their jobs and if they can not handle all the responsibility that they should not train-especially because at some point everyone is new.

Just keep your head up and if the beef continues then see someone in a higher position-I should have done that and regret not soing so.

Also, these are people that have access to information in which most of us don't therefore we have no choice but to contact them and get information from. This is there job which is why I can't understand why they would come across this way.

No one likes to work and I will be the first to admit it but it pays the bills which is all I care about.

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Posted by tracy2246

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Posted by ChristineAEV

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Posted by JXNOscar

No you do not deserve this kind of treatment. I would first speak to your direct report. Tell them while you are still excited that you have grasped so much in this short time you indeed still have a lot to learn.
People S*ck

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I agree.

On the flip side - are your questions repetative? If you're asking a million questions that's fine - but if you're asking the same question a million times, then people, including myself start to get annoyed (or worried) that you're just not grasping things.

Does that make any sense?

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I know Christine and I feel the same way-I have been at my job for a few months and was literally thrown to the wolves..I tend to have a situation almost everyday in which I find out that I shuld be doing this or that however no one told me this.
I think that if you are asking questions to understand your job or excel in your current situation then ask away-

People tend to forget that training is a part of their jobs and if they can not handle all the responsibility that they should not train-especially because at some point everyone is new.

Just keep your head up and if the beef continues then see someone in a higher position-I should have done that and regret not soing so.

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Exactly, thank you...you could not have said that better.

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Posted by SPITSBRIDE

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Posted by tracy2246

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Posted by ChristineAEV

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Posted by JXNOscar

No you do not deserve this kind of treatment. I would first speak to your direct report. Tell them while you are still excited that you have grasped so much in this short time you indeed still have a lot to learn.
People S*ck

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I agree.

On the flip side - are your questions repetative? If you're asking a million questions that's fine - but if you're asking the same question a million times, then people, including myself start to get annoyed (or worried) that you're just not grasping things.

Does that make any sense?

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I know Christine and I feel the same way-I have been at my job for a few months and was literally thrown to the wolves..I tend to have a situation almost everyday in which I find out that I shuld be doing this or that however no one told me this.
I think that if you are asking questions to understand your job or excel in your current situation then ask away-

People tend to forget that training is a part of their jobs and if they can not handle all the responsibility that they should not train-especially because at some point everyone is new.

Just keep your head up and if the beef continues then see someone in a higher position-I should have done that and regret not soing so.

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Exactly, thank you...you could not have said that better.

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Tell them to stop 'hatin on you!

I think that companies need to have people take supervising courses if they are to train people or work with others to show the ins and outs of a job. I tell my boss all the time that I have no idea how to train anyone or how to explain things (there is so much in this head, I don't even know where to start!) that make sense. I even write it on my self reviews! 'I am a very bad supervisor and I do not know how to train people'...yet he keeps giving me people to train!?

Wow, sorry, I totally just hijacked your thread here! Sorry for the OT post!

I can tell you as someone who has numerous direct reports that for the most part, questions are a good thing. Sometimes, though, people ask questions that they've either asked before (so they should already know the answer) or ask a question that they could very easily find the answer to on their own using readily available resources. I'd recommend doing thinking about the questions you've been asking in three different ways:

1. Have I asked this question before?
2. Could I find the answer to this question on my own?
3. What would be a logical answer to this question?

If the answer to the first two questions is 'No,' it's important to come up with a probable answer so you can say, 'I think that the answer is this, but I wanted to make sure. Can you tell me...?'

It is certainly important to be inquisitive and ask questions, but managers can get frrustrated with employees that don't take initiative to find out answers to questions on their own.

If you believe that you are already analyzing your questions in this way, and are only asking questions you can't find the answer to on your own, I would definitely address this with your direct supervisor.

HTH!

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Posted by MissingTheBGene

I think that companies need to have people take supervising courses if they are to train people or work with others to show the ins and outs of a job. I tell my boss all the time that I have no idea how to train anyone or how to explain things (there is so much in this head, I don't even know where to start!) that make sense. I even write it on my self reviews! 'I am a very bad supervisor and I do not know how to train people'...yet he keeps giving me people to train!?

Wow, sorry, I totally just hijacked your thread here! Sorry for the OT post!

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No problem!

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Posted by SPITSBRIDE


No problem!

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Well at least I made ya laugh! Just kick their @$$ next time they give you any 'tude!

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Posted by Boston&NY2006

I can tell you as someone who has numerous direct reports that for the most part, questions are a good thing. Sometimes, though, people ask questions that they've either asked before (so they should already know the answer) or ask a question that they could very easily find the answer to on their own using readily available resources. I'd recommend doing thinking about the questions you've been asking in three different ways:

1. Have I asked this question before?
2. Could I find the answer to this question on my own?
3. What would be a logical answer to this question?

If the answer to the first two questions is 'No,' it's important to come up with a probable answer so you can say, 'I think that the answer is this, but I wanted to make sure. Can you tell me...?'

It is certainly important to be inquisitive and ask questions, but managers can get frrustrated with employees that don't take initiative to find out answers to questions on their own.

If you believe that you are already analyzing your questions in this way, and are only asking questions you can't find the answer to on your own, I would definitely address this with your direct supervisor.

HTH!

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You have been very helpful but trust me...I've tried that. I did everything under the sun, these are miserable people that just hate their jobs and don't want to be bothered and take it out on me and everyone else around them.

We'll see what happens but I'm sure not dealing with it.