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NCR Job vent/T&P request!
I know I don't post that often, but I started a new job last week and it's really awful! The first day the senior person who has been there for 7 years informed the staff that "the next person who makes a mistake is going to get fired!" and it went downhill from there. Apparently I started during the busiest week of the month, but the four other paralegals were all there until 8 or 9 every night, and I was told that's pretty much normal and expected. I was told when I accepted the position that the hours are 8:30-5:30, and no OT was mentioned. The girl that I sit closest to is a super-negative annoying immature person with no experience in our field. She spends all day swearing under her breath whenever anyone asks her to do anything or if she gets a phone call, etc. In the 6 days that I've been here I've heard people get yelled at by the attorneys, by the senior paralegal and by each other. I cried all the way home 4 of the 5 days last week. I regret my decision completely and am looking for something else. I've talked to an attorney at a firm that I used to work with, and they have a position that would be perfect for me, but I'm waiting to hear from the HR director. Sorry this is so long, please keep your fingers crossed that I hear from the other firm and soon!
Re: NCR Job vent/T&P request!
Yikes - that sounds like a horrid atmosphere.
As a fellow paralegal - there are SO many firms that can be toxic environments. I am sorry that you ended up being in one of them.
Hopefully your old firm's position turns out for you...you definitely need to get out of there.
Hugs!
I totally understand what you are going through. I stopped nesting for 2 years (I know. it was painful. lol) because I had the job from HELL. I was written up my first week on the job for inviting my coworkers to a pumpkin carving party. Apparently, I was fraternizing, which until then hadn't been an issue. I hated every day of that job. I really hope you find something else quickly! Sorry you have to deal with this in the meantime.
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That sounds absolutely awful! I hope you have luck finding a new job soon to get you out of that hellhole.
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