I started a new job three weeks ago as a scientist tasked with retrofitting a laboratory space for a different purpose. My supervisor, who wasn't involved in the hiring process, has been a source of frustration. The job was advertised as leading the development and design of a new facility, but I've been given a mere 300 sqft of concrete slab to work with and no clear vision or goals from my supervisor. Every time I try to discuss ideas or ask about the overall direction, he just tells me to 'figure it out.' It's disheartening because I feel like I'm being expected to manage a long-term project while also handling construction tasks like building rooms and installing HVAC and electrical systems, which are outside my expertise. On my first day, he even warned me that if they don't like my work, I could be fired. As a young scientist with only a year of full-time experience and having moved across the country for this role, I'm struggling to determine if I'm being unreasonable or if I've landed in a job that lacks the necessary support.