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female
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30-35,
anonymous
writes:I am aware this isn't a relationship question but I'm about to become an Assistant Manager at work in a charity shop. I've been a volunteer for 6 months and was offered full time work as an Assistant Manager to cover for the Manager's absence. I was previously unemployed and was in danger of being made homeless, with barely enough money to get by on so I took the job without a second thought.I have one day left in my week's induction to master everything . The other staff, volunteers and even the customers seem to resent the fact it will be me running the shop (luckily the Manager gives me the benefit of the doubt for making mistakes as I'm new) I may be taking things a bit personally, but working with them and getting things done will be very difficult if we can't work as a team. I have no previous experience of taking on this level of responsibility- I'm excited but also very worried at failing. Any advice?
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 February 2010): Why were you selected for the job? Remind yourself of why. Then read up on what you do not know. If there is a problem with people not working as a team, call everyone on for a team meeting and discuss the problem. I am sure, if you feel resentment from others, you are not the only one feeling this! Be the leader you are, take charge and dont let people tell you what to do! They might be jealous at you! And jealous people's arguments are hardly ever well founded, but made up to hit you at your weak spot. Remember that. And rise above their childishness and get rid of this bullying at your workplace!
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