I started a new job this week and within the first two or three minutes of meeting my supervisor, she had not been all that friendly or welcoming. She pretty much criticised me for what I was wearing as it wasn't appropriate for work, I told her I wasn't told in my induction what I should wear or received any emails regarding appropriate clothes for our first day... and we are given a uniform by our supervisor anyway. She said her and I weren't off to a good start, which made me feel really awkward for ages and i didn't know how to respond. From then on she has been impatient with me such as, if I make a mistake or forget how to do something. Sometimes if I ask her some questions regarding my role and how things are done etc she gives me a disgusted look and starts getting somewhat argumentative.
I mentioned to occupational health before I started my role that I have NLD and what reasonable adjustments need to be made, such as keeping jobs which require fine motor skills to a minimum or help with this those kind of tasks, and any information that is important should be given in writing rather than verbally. Occuptional health said they would sort out my reasonable adjustments but they didnt and neither my supervisor normy line manager were informed.
Halfway through my first day I told my supervisor about my NLD and what help I need but she is still being patronising and intimidating at times.
I just want to be spoken to with understanding and kindness. Not everyone is a fast learner but i am trying my best. I don't want to be bullied out of this job because of something I can't control but it's happened before, I need this job because I am now married and I have to help support my wife. (lesbian marriage)
I'm going to join a union this weekend and try and stick up for myself against those who are rude to me but as I am on probation for six months, so during those months they can pretty much do what they like.
Any advice please would be appreciated.
07 Jul 2017, 11:00 am
