Work Question - Fort Lauderdale,FL

First, I'd say point blank to place B's supervisor that you need more training and will not be able to finish something that has been outstanding for a month without proper training. Don't be apologetic. Don't be rude. Be matter-of-fact. If he says he cannot train you, thank him for being upfront with you, and then go to the person who hired you and ask for someone who has the time to train you since the supervisor does not. Tell this person that you have inherited "X". Don't call it a mess. Give it a name. Tell him or her that it has been outstanding for a month and without proper training, you will not be able to complete it in a day. You need better training. Ask how to get it.

And say nothing about scapegoats.

You should also tell the person who hired you that things are going well with place A's work and training and that you expect to be as successful at place B once the kinks are ironed out.

And as the other ladies say - document, document, document.

Dawn

You've been there to soon to ALREADY be crying wolf. Your words: "The board has really been upset". Who is the board? Who hired you? You need to ask some straight forward questions to whom ever has the hiring/firing power. (i.e. I'm doing well at X property because X manager has given me excellent training, instructions and expectations. I need more training at Y property can you help me to understand how I need to approach the Y property manager. Don't do that "scapegoat...threw me under the bus stuff".....Even if it's true, you are TOO new to start off like a "poor me".

Honestly, I have no idea what you're asking, and I don't really understand your dilemma either because your post is a bit confusing. What is it that you do?

In situations like this you need to document everything, in writing.

I'm a little confused as to why you are concerned he is making you a scape goat. You said, " the board has been really upset withe the supervisor and the past manager and told me they had enough. They want things done now because they have been waiting for weeks already before I started."

It sounds like they've been fed up with this guy for some time. I doubt they would hold you responsible for anything.

If you are inclined to speak with your other supervisor, just be very specific about what you say. Talk about how much you enjoy the job and are eager to learn. If you sense and opening, mention that you would also like to do well at the other property but are a little unsure about what to do. You might get some good ideas that way.

Just be careful not to say too much. Be as positive as possible. Don't say anything bad about the other supervisor or about the other situation. Just talk about how you are interested in learning and improving.

Keep doing the best you can and let your work speak for itself. People notice this more than you realize.

Document everything. Be prepared to defend yourself in a professional manner. For example, if you're assigned a task, make sure you fully understand it and when your deadline is for completing it. If you can't complete it on time, let your supervisor know in writing why you can't, and when you expect it to be done.

I'm not getting a clear picture of what's going on either.
What is the job?
Sorry.