I was let go from my entry-level purchasing job after only six weeks, and I'm trying to make sense of it all. At 27, I thought I had a decent shot at building a career in procurement, especially since I enjoyed the tasks like negotiating with vendors and managing purchase orders. However, I had no prior experience in purchasing when I was hired, and I was still in the training phase, learning everything from the computer system to vendor communication. The work environment was quite chaotic, with a boss who had been there for decades and a culture that included yelling and inappropriate jokes. I felt like the training was more about being shown things once and then expected to pick them up quickly, rather than having a structured onboarding process. I knew I wasn't as fast as the seasoned employees, but I thought I was still within the normal learning curve. Things took a turn when I called out sick one day, and later that same day, I was terminated. The reason given was that I wasn't progressing at the expected pace, and there were concerns about my performance. I was surprised, especially after a sympathetic conversation with HR, who acknowledged that I was still learning. Afterward, I spoke with a former employee who had similar experiences with the training and environment, which made me question whether my termination was entirely about my performance. I recognize that I need to hold myself accountable too, as this isn't the first job that hasn't worked out for me. Moving forward, I plan to actively seek feedback from my manager in the early weeks of my next job instead of assuming everything is fine. Now I'm wondering if six weeks is a reasonable timeframe for someone with no prior experience to get up to speed in a purchasing role. What should I ask in future interviews to ensure that the company has a solid training program and realistic expectations for new hires?