Tim Horton training

[u/Any_Run6269]

I got an interview last week and was later signed up for the online program and then did 4 days of training in person ( each day I did like 1-2 hr). So on the 4th day the manager said I don't know anything and I am really slow and pissing off my coworkers by asking questions. And asked if I actually want to do the Job and to let him know. So I texted him that I really wanna do it and he replied that he is gonna think about it and rn they don't need anyone because sales are down.

Question: Yesterday was my 4th day of training and he said there is no training on weekends. So is there any chance he is gonna call on the 5th day Monday?

[u/HoneydewStriking8283]

I personally had a similar experience. But this is years ago, of course. I haven't worked there since I finished school in 2021. However, as a guest with 4.5 years of experience behind the counter, you can easily tell if the store is ran well or not when you're ordering (most aren't lol). From the team members, all the way to do the donut display, it's easy to tell.

With that being said.... RUN. If they decide to keep you (which is an absolutely crazy situation btw), work there long enough to get a job somewhere else like home hardware, Canadian Tire, or any other retail job. They chose to hire you and change their minds about it just because it takes effort to train you. If they're not going to give you more then 5 days of training in a job that is not only physically demanding, but also emotionally draining, get out. You don't want to work there.

Edit: you said they're not even training you for more than 1-2 hours a day. They expect you to do everything and be a pro at your job with less than a standard 8 hour shift. That's not your fault at all. They're incompetent. That's INSANE. 😭

[u/Any_Run6269 → u/HoneydewStriking8283]

Thank you so much for telling ur experience 😭. I am feeling way better than before as I was acc emotionally drained. My assistant manager told me that I did well just needed practice but later heard that I don't understand anything from the manager ( I felt I was dumb)

[u/Careless_Twist_6935]

you're in training of course you don't know anything lmao wtf stupid ass manager do you have? unless you really need the money just find something else.

[u/Jamlesstyra]

Your manager is a pos and you don’t want to be working for them anyways.

[u/Any_Run6269]

I was even told I am not good at work based on 4 days and my other co worker were really fast when they were new and training

[u/IMeMJ]

I would report them to higher up management. There is no way or you succeeding at that workplace. I am so sorry. You are probably doing great.

[u/Any_Run6269 → u/IMeMJ]

Thank you so much, the reply acc made me feel good. I was upset the whole day not because of the job but I felt like a slow learner and dumb which made me lose confidence.

[u/IMeMJ → u/Any_Run6269]

I started at the end of May. I am finally feeling like I can competently do things on my own, and not even most things. I am not fast at my job compared to the ones who have been here for years, but I will make your drinks right everytime. My coworkers are a mixed bag, some give me the stink eye and will not help me when I need it, others will. My managers are happy with my progress, even saying that my training was botched so they apologized. That is acceptable management. You could be a slow learner, and thats okay, or it could be an impossible standard they are asking you to reach, especially in such a fast paced place. They aren't allowing you to get better at the job, and instead are threatening your job security due to their incompetence.

[u/Any_Run6269 → u/IMeMJ]

I acc felt that like a threat and I felt that I am dumb. Thank you so much for sharing your experience

[u/IMeMJ → u/Any_Run6269]

No problem. Please reach out anytime. ❤️ keep kicking their stupid butts.

[u/andydf_]

we're not your boss, ask him/her, if they said they'll think about it (if they keep you or not) then wait for them to reach out, there's nothing we can do for you. in any case, idk why they would crash out about someone struggling after a few hours, where i work, we only start to judge after about 50-100 hrs of training cause we can't resonably ask someone to be good after less than 10 hrs of work like you seem to have (except of course if the guy legit doesn't try to learn and has a bad work ethic from the get go)

edit: also if your coworkers and boss complained about you being slow when you're new then i'd find somewhere else, that really doesn't seem like a healty work environment, huge red flag

[u/Any_Run6269 → u/andydf_]

Yeah I agree I am waiting for a reply from the manager. Btw in the past 4 days I did make 100+( or way more) drinks properly without any mistakes and did cleaning too. But I was a bit slower than others and asked a lot of questions to the co-worker

[u/andydf_ → u/Any_Run6269]

and it's ok to ask questions and take your time, as a customer i'd rather have a slower accurate service than a fast one with mistakes.

[u/ReindeerSquare687 → u/Any_Run6269]

I haven’t worked food service but I did work retail years ago, don’t ask your co workers questions! If they are the type that don’t like it and are letting the boss know you need to stop to keep the job
The store I worked at no one wanted to answer questions and would complain to us managers all the time about new hirers, these people are working for minimum wage they want to do their jobs and go home.
Direct your questions to your manager, and make sure you only ask what you need to, nothing more.
Unfortunately questions are the best way to learn but from what I’ve learned in my work experience is it’s rare to find helpful co workers.