Why do I struggle to work in a corporate office environment? [on hold]
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I am junior web applications developer.
I have been struggling in this field for 10 years. I wasn't working through out these 10 yrs. During these 10 painful years I have worked at 6 different offices and was made redundant at least 4 times.
At my last two positions, I was struggling a little with producing the work but when I ask for help, my seniors don't want to help me. They speak to me condecendingly/grudgingly (including saying that I'm bad at my job) when they fully aware I am struggling and lack confidence.
When the deadline has passed and the work is late, I get the blame. "It's just because of Steven" Right in front of my face.
I just don't get why the corporate world have to be about blaming other people and not helping each other.
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I am junior web applications developer.
I have been struggling in this field for 10 years. I wasn't working through out these 10 yrs. During these 10 painful years I have worked at 6 different offices and was made redundant at least 4 times.
At my last two positions, I was struggling a little with producing the work but when I ask for help, my seniors don't want to help me. They speak to me condecendingly/grudgingly (including saying that I'm bad at my job) when they fully aware I am struggling and lack confidence.
When the deadline has passed and the work is late, I get the blame. "It's just because of Steven" Right in front of my face.
I just don't get why the corporate world have to be about blaming other people and not helping each other.
company-culture
edited 2 days ago
EJoshuaS
1,063316
asked Apr 6 at 22:18
AgeisAgeis
1925
put on hold as off-topic by Dukeling, Philip Kendall, gnat, Fattie, Rory Alsop 2 days ago
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions require a goal that we can address. Rather than explaining the difficulties of your situation, explain what you want to do to make it better. For more information, see this meta post." – Dukeling, Philip Kendall, gnat, Fattie, Rory Alsop
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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You need to explain how you know that their complaints about you aren't justified, especially if you're still a junior dev after 10 years. Are your sure it's the corporate environment you're struggling with, or could you actually be struggling more because you're not up to the job?
– Phueal
Apr 6 at 22:36
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It might be that your coworkers are intentionally refusing to help and putting all the blame on you. It might also be that they are trying to be helpful, but they're simply not able to provide the help you need, and they are just honest and maybe a bit frustrated. It's hard for us to tell which one it is - that would come down to whether you have the ability, knowledge and motivation to do what's expected of you. Although having this same problem in multiple companies makes the latter more likely.
– Dukeling
Apr 7 at 0:11
Are you changing tools and environment in each job (e.g. moving from .Net to python to ruby on rails to....)? It takes time to get productive in a new environment.
– DaveG
Apr 7 at 0:45
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@Dukeling That's got the makings of a good answer
– Dave Gremlin
2 days ago
Not sure there's a question here.
– jcm
2 days ago
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I am junior web applications developer.
I have been struggling in this field for 10 years. I wasn't working through out these 10 yrs. During these 10 painful years I have worked at 6 different offices and was made redundant at least 4 times.
At my last two positions, I was struggling a little with producing the work but when I ask for help, my seniors don't want to help me. They speak to me condecendingly/grudgingly (including saying that I'm bad at my job) when they fully aware I am struggling and lack confidence.
When the deadline has passed and the work is late, I get the blame. "It's just because of Steven" Right in front of my face.
I just don't get why the corporate world have to be about blaming other people and not helping each other.
company-culture
edited 2 days ago
EJoshuaS
1,063316
asked Apr 6 at 22:18
AgeisAgeis
1925
I am junior web applications developer.
I have been struggling in this field for 10 years. I wasn't working through out these 10 yrs. During these 10 painful years I have worked at 6 different offices and was made redundant at least 4 times.
At my last two positions, I was struggling a little with producing the work but when I ask for help, my seniors don't want to help me. They speak to me condecendingly/grudgingly (including saying that I'm bad at my job) when they fully aware I am struggling and lack confidence.
When the deadline has passed and the work is late, I get the blame. "It's just because of Steven" Right in front of my face.
I just don't get why the corporate world have to be about blaming other people and not helping each other.
company-culture
company-culture
edited 2 days ago
EJoshuaS
1,063316
asked Apr 6 at 22:18
AgeisAgeis
1925
edited 2 days ago
EJoshuaS
1,063316
asked Apr 6 at 22:18
AgeisAgeis
1925
edited 2 days ago
EJoshuaS
1,063316
edited 2 days ago
EJoshuaS
1,063316
edited 2 days ago
EJoshuaS
1,063316
1,063316
asked Apr 6 at 22:18
AgeisAgeis
1925
asked Apr 6 at 22:18
AgeisAgeis
1925
asked Apr 6 at 22:18
AgeisAgeis
1925
1925
put on hold as off-topic by Dukeling, Philip Kendall, gnat, Fattie, Rory Alsop 2 days ago
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions require a goal that we can address. Rather than explaining the difficulties of your situation, explain what you want to do to make it better. For more information, see this meta post." – Dukeling, Philip Kendall, gnat, Fattie, Rory Alsop
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
put on hold as off-topic by Dukeling, Philip Kendall, gnat, Fattie, Rory Alsop 2 days ago
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions require a goal that we can address. Rather than explaining the difficulties of your situation, explain what you want to do to make it better. For more information, see this meta post." – Dukeling, Philip Kendall, gnat, Fattie, Rory Alsop
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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You need to explain how you know that their complaints about you aren't justified, especially if you're still a junior dev after 10 years. Are your sure it's the corporate environment you're struggling with, or could you actually be struggling more because you're not up to the job?
– Phueal
Apr 6 at 22:36
5
It might be that your coworkers are intentionally refusing to help and putting all the blame on you. It might also be that they are trying to be helpful, but they're simply not able to provide the help you need, and they are just honest and maybe a bit frustrated. It's hard for us to tell which one it is - that would come down to whether you have the ability, knowledge and motivation to do what's expected of you. Although having this same problem in multiple companies makes the latter more likely.
– Dukeling
Apr 7 at 0:11
Are you changing tools and environment in each job (e.g. moving from .Net to python to ruby on rails to....)? It takes time to get productive in a new environment.
– DaveG
Apr 7 at 0:45
1
@Dukeling That's got the makings of a good answer
– Dave Gremlin
2 days ago
Not sure there's a question here.
– jcm
2 days ago
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show 1 more comment
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You need to explain how you know that their complaints about you aren't justified, especially if you're still a junior dev after 10 years. Are your sure it's the corporate environment you're struggling with, or could you actually be struggling more because you're not up to the job?
– Phueal
Apr 6 at 22:36
5
It might be that your coworkers are intentionally refusing to help and putting all the blame on you. It might also be that they are trying to be helpful, but they're simply not able to provide the help you need, and they are just honest and maybe a bit frustrated. It's hard for us to tell which one it is - that would come down to whether you have the ability, knowledge and motivation to do what's expected of you. Although having this same problem in multiple companies makes the latter more likely.
– Dukeling
Apr 7 at 0:11
Are you changing tools and environment in each job (e.g. moving from .Net to python to ruby on rails to....)? It takes time to get productive in a new environment.
– DaveG
Apr 7 at 0:45
1
@Dukeling That's got the makings of a good answer
– Dave Gremlin
2 days ago
Not sure there's a question here.
– jcm
2 days ago
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You need to explain how you know that their complaints about you aren't justified, especially if you're still a junior dev after 10 years. Are your sure it's the corporate environment you're struggling with, or could you actually be struggling more because you're not up to the job?
– Phueal
Apr 6 at 22:36
You need to explain how you know that their complaints about you aren't justified, especially if you're still a junior dev after 10 years. Are your sure it's the corporate environment you're struggling with, or could you actually be struggling more because you're not up to the job?
– Phueal
Apr 6 at 22:36
5
5
It might be that your coworkers are intentionally refusing to help and putting all the blame on you. It might also be that they are trying to be helpful, but they're simply not able to provide the help you need, and they are just honest and maybe a bit frustrated. It's hard for us to tell which one it is - that would come down to whether you have the ability, knowledge and motivation to do what's expected of you. Although having this same problem in multiple companies makes the latter more likely.
– Dukeling
Apr 7 at 0:11
It might be that your coworkers are intentionally refusing to help and putting all the blame on you. It might also be that they are trying to be helpful, but they're simply not able to provide the help you need, and they are just honest and maybe a bit frustrated. It's hard for us to tell which one it is - that would come down to whether you have the ability, knowledge and motivation to do what's expected of you. Although having this same problem in multiple companies makes the latter more likely.
– Dukeling
Apr 7 at 0:11
Are you changing tools and environment in each job (e.g. moving from .Net to python to ruby on rails to....)? It takes time to get productive in a new environment.
– DaveG
Apr 7 at 0:45
Are you changing tools and environment in each job (e.g. moving from .Net to python to ruby on rails to....)? It takes time to get productive in a new environment.
– DaveG
Apr 7 at 0:45
1
1
@Dukeling That's got the makings of a good answer
– Dave Gremlin
2 days ago
@Dukeling That's got the makings of a good answer
– Dave Gremlin
2 days ago
Not sure there's a question here.
– jcm
2 days ago
Not sure there's a question here.
– jcm
2 days ago
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The sad fact is that many people need someone to blame, when things go wrong. I would accept that fact and do my utmost not to give anyone the grounds for blaming me!
I would recommend either increasing your skills far beyond that which you are required to know, becoming indispensable. Or considering free-lance work from the comfort and protective space of your own home. Or consider a new line of work.
It dosn't matter what we do to get by, only that we enjoy the ride, warts and all. Best of luck. T
answered Apr 7 at 0:17
Talbot CliftonTalbot Clifton
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The sad fact is that many people need someone to blame, when things go wrong. I would accept that fact and do my utmost not to give anyone the grounds for blaming me!
I would recommend either increasing your skills far beyond that which you are required to know, becoming indispensable. Or considering free-lance work from the comfort and protective space of your own home. Or consider a new line of work.
It dosn't matter what we do to get by, only that we enjoy the ride, warts and all. Best of luck. T
answered Apr 7 at 0:17
Talbot CliftonTalbot Clifton
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The sad fact is that many people need someone to blame, when things go wrong. I would accept that fact and do my utmost not to give anyone the grounds for blaming me!
I would recommend either increasing your skills far beyond that which you are required to know, becoming indispensable. Or considering free-lance work from the comfort and protective space of your own home. Or consider a new line of work.
It dosn't matter what we do to get by, only that we enjoy the ride, warts and all. Best of luck. T
answered Apr 7 at 0:17
Talbot CliftonTalbot Clifton
1,25239
add a comment |
The sad fact is that many people need someone to blame, when things go wrong. I would accept that fact and do my utmost not to give anyone the grounds for blaming me!
I would recommend either increasing your skills far beyond that which you are required to know, becoming indispensable. Or considering free-lance work from the comfort and protective space of your own home. Or consider a new line of work.
It dosn't matter what we do to get by, only that we enjoy the ride, warts and all. Best of luck. T
answered Apr 7 at 0:17
Talbot CliftonTalbot Clifton
1,25239
The sad fact is that many people need someone to blame, when things go wrong. I would accept that fact and do my utmost not to give anyone the grounds for blaming me!
I would recommend either increasing your skills far beyond that which you are required to know, becoming indispensable. Or considering free-lance work from the comfort and protective space of your own home. Or consider a new line of work.
It dosn't matter what we do to get by, only that we enjoy the ride, warts and all. Best of luck. T
answered Apr 7 at 0:17
Talbot CliftonTalbot Clifton
1,25239
answered Apr 7 at 0:17
Talbot CliftonTalbot Clifton
1,25239
answered Apr 7 at 0:17
Talbot CliftonTalbot Clifton
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answered Apr 7 at 0:17
Talbot CliftonTalbot Clifton
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You need to explain how you know that their complaints about you aren't justified, especially if you're still a junior dev after 10 years. Are your sure it's the corporate environment you're struggling with, or could you actually be struggling more because you're not up to the job?
– Phueal
Apr 6 at 22:36
5
It might be that your coworkers are intentionally refusing to help and putting all the blame on you. It might also be that they are trying to be helpful, but they're simply not able to provide the help you need, and they are just honest and maybe a bit frustrated. It's hard for us to tell which one it is - that would come down to whether you have the ability, knowledge and motivation to do what's expected of you. Although having this same problem in multiple companies makes the latter more likely.
– Dukeling
Apr 7 at 0:11
Are you changing tools and environment in each job (e.g. moving from .Net to python to ruby on rails to....)? It takes time to get productive in a new environment.
– DaveG
Apr 7 at 0:45
1
@Dukeling That's got the makings of a good answer
– Dave Gremlin
2 days ago
Not sure there's a question here.
– jcm
2 days ago