Altaira - Lost my job

Yesterday I lost my place at the salon.

I actually feel really badly treated - they knew that I was unqualified (although training) as a nail technician and they gave me a trial which they said they were happy with, but they just left me to get on with it all alone and then were not happy when my work wasn't brilliant.

However, they did not tell me what was happening, oh no.  They instead decided to just quit giving me bookings, so I spent several days sitting about doing nothing (except answering the phone, making drinks, making appointments, greeting customers - all the things I did not get paid for).  If I had not confronted them on Wednesday then I don't think they would have told me and I would still be sitting there.

Also, I worked there for five weeks - if my work was so poor, why did they not tell me earlier (they wouldn't answer that one)?  Why did the nail tech who fixed my customers' nails (apparently) not tell me where I was going wrong?

I was told I could come in and "observe", but would not be given any more customers until I had done more coursework for the nail qualification.  I declined the offer, saying that I had no wish to do that as I would find it embarrassing and humiliating.  Plus, I wouldn't get paid of course.  Do they think I was doing it for a laugh?  I need MONEY!  I am starting my Masters in one week's time - how on Earth am I going to pay my train fare etc if I have no income?!  Answers on a postcard please!

Current Mood: annoyed