goreandsuch's journey

I started a new job just three days ago, and while I really like it, I had a pretty rough experience today. My managers have been telling me I'm doing well, but I wasn't trained much at the beginning, so I've been asking questions when I'm unsure about things. Unfortunately, that backfired on me. My brother, who works at the same place, came home and told me that after I left, the store manager asked the shift manager how I was doing. The shift manager hesitated and then said I was learning slower than expected and that I wasn't doing very well overall. Hearing this was really disheartening, especially since I had just left work. It felt embarrassing that my brother overheard it, and it was frustrating because earlier in the day, that same manager had praised my performance. I've only messed up two transactions so far, both due to system issues that I wasn't aware of, and my manager had previously assured me that mistakes are common for new employees. I just don't understand what they expect from me after only three days. It's disappointing to feel like I'm being thrown under the bus when I'm genuinely trying to learn and do my best. I thought I had found a supportive work environment, but now I'm feeling really anxious about going back in.

I had my first interview today after a year of job searching and being unemployed, and I'm feeling uncertain about how it went. The position is at a restaurant, and I arrived just in time, but my hair was slightly damp because I had to wash it last minute. I had planned to be there 10 minutes early, but my little sister made a mess right before I left, which threw me off a bit. I walked in at 4:59 PM for a 5 PM interview and was well-prepared with all my legal documents, even though I didn’t need them since everything is digital now. The interview started off with some casual conversation about my previous jobs, including my time at Taco Bell, which turned out to be a good icebreaker since the interviewer had managed a Taco Bell a couple of years ago. I struggled a bit with maintaining eye contact and staying on track due to my ADHD, and I found myself giggling nervously at times. We talked about the working conditions at the restaurant, and she explained that I would start as a busser and then move up to a server. She mentioned that she 'really liked me' and would be in touch about the hiring decision, even going over the onboarding process if I got the job. She even offered me a drink during the interview, which I took as a positive sign. However, I haven’t received any follow-up email yet, and it’s making me anxious. My brother had a similar experience when he interviewed there; he was told he got the job on the spot and received an email shortly after. I'm left wondering if her kindness was genuine or just polite. Are these good signs that I might get the job?