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writes:I've been a cashier at a very popular beverage place for about a month now. We're extremely busy and the line goes out the door. One of my coworkers whom I get along great with genuinely let me know that some coworkers have been complaining that I'm too slow. My job is to click orders (we have an extensive menu), slide order sheets to the bartenders, and stamp point cards. I'm more of the quiet type and now I feel a little intimidated. We're expected to work extremely fast and even answer the phone can be awkward when it's busy. When I first started, the manager let me know many times working here is very tiring. (Hence almost all of my coworkers are guys). Is this part time job not for me or do I need time? Should I worry about what my coworker(s) hint to me or just about what my manager says?
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reader, Anonymous 123  +, writes (25 June 2012):
 Don't give up, remember that most people will try to pull you down but that doesn't mean that you should give up. As long as your manager doesn't have a problem with you, don't care two hoots about what your co workers say. Their words shouldn't affect you and this is actually a learning ground for you because there will be many times in your workplace in future when you might have to deal with criticism but that doesn't mean that you cave in, right?
Do your best and if it gets too stressful or tiring for you to deal with, only then think about quitting for something better. Don't let a part time job take over your life.
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (24 June 2012):
 Don't give up or give in. Keep at it and do you very best.
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reader, sarcy24  +, writes (24 June 2012):
 It just takes time to settle in. if you make good friends with your co workers they won't care even if you are a little slow. All you can do is your best and if you are working to your best capacity then there is nothing more you can do. I would give it a bit more time - try and joke about being a little slow if you feel you are falling behind as that will ease the tension and normally someone will come forward to help out if you physically state that you are struggling a bit. Don't worry, just breathe and smile and it will get easier.
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reader, A N O  +, writes (24 June 2012):
Don't give up yet... Just take it positively and try your best if you really like the job... Maybe you need time and I am sure you can improve....
Now if you find the job very tiring and aren't happy, it's a different story then.
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