I took a new admin job six months ago, the person I currently work with (same grade) is controlling, wants to be in charge, cherry picks the work to suit her, is 'on' everything and desperate for a promotion, and is involved in every department by means of 'helping'. She treats me like a junior and feeds upward her 'opinion' about me and my work - suggesting, I must not have had a busy job for a while, things like that. My previous job was not particularly busy, I left only because I wanted to cut down on travel time and costs.
She is proficient and quick - though not without mistakes! She suggested I got the job because of those shortlisted only a couplecame for their interviews, so not much to choosefrom.
I am 64 and want to work another 2 years, I chose this job as I wanted to do a good day's work in a positive and friendly environment. Unfortunately it's a bit toxic and felt like my choices were to be walked over or be ultra competitive, so I chose to move on. I start a new job soon, however I am now doubting myself and worrying am I not sharp enough, and not quick or proficient enough? I'm fit, able, experienced, enthusiastic, conscientious, happy to learn, accept change, luckily never off ill and have no distracting commitments. Are these not values enough, do I have to compete and be seen to do so?
Changing from a Manual car to an Automatic after driving manual for around 50 yrs
