No_Chip_9616's journey

I recently found myself in a tough situation at my job as a therapist at a private practice where I’ve been working for almost two months. I graduated from university not long ago and this is my first office job, so I'm still getting the hang of things. My role involves working with children and their families, and I’m supposed to be supervised since I’m just starting out. However, my boss, who is also my clinical supervisor, has made it difficult for me to be open about my concerns. A week ago, during a meeting, my supervisor told me that it’s a disadvantage for them to have to train me so much, despite the fact that they hired me on a reduced salary specifically for that purpose. They had initially offered me a position but then reduced my salary by $10,000 due to bad references, which felt really shady. They claimed they would trust their gut and keep me on, but my employment was contingent on getting a better reference. I managed to get that, but the whole experience has left me feeling uneasy. Just yesterday, another supervisor brought me in to discuss my performance during client consultations. I explained that it made sense for the more experienced therapist to retain clients, but she took my comment the wrong way and suggested that I was implying I should be fired. The conversation escalated, and she accused me of being cold and lacking compassion, despite never having seen me interact with clients. To top it off, all our meetings are transcribed, which feels invasive and adds to my stress. Now I’m at a crossroads, wondering if I should quit or stick it out. I’m worried that if I stay longer, they might write a negative note about me to my regulatory body, which could jeopardize my career. I’ve been advised by some to wait until I have another job offer before quitting, as leaving without another position could mean I won’t qualify for unemployment benefits. I feel like I’m being taken advantage of, and I’m not sure what to do next.