I started my job in October 2007 at a med spa. It's a small clinic and I've noticed they try to create rules like a corporation but it's more like a circus if you ask me... I really want a new job with some growth opportunities, preferably in public relations however I feel like it might be too late since my four years of experience have primarily been in sales. I do have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/PR but no one will give me a chance! I'm 26 years old and I want to start a real career. I was excited when I got this job because I've been working non-stop in the corporate beauty industry and I thought this position would take me in another direction since I'm learning about more medical cosmetic procedures. Here are some problems I'm having... I don't know how to address them or what to do... I can't seem to find a decent job and I feel stuck, help!

They have one human resources person who likes to tell me not to wear open toed shoes but says it's the doctor's "pet peeve."

I've been written up three times. Once was for being tardy, the next was for keeping personal files such as my updated resume on my computer, the next was for using the scanner at work to scan two photos.

They don't have an IT department and they give every person administrative access on their network which could eliminate the facility electronically in the push of a button.

I've been a very hard worker. I haven't taken any vacation days, I worked through the holidays, I am overqualified for the job to begin with.

They also make up rules as they go along and give me a memo after the fact. Sometimes I don't even "get the memo."

My coworkers (and manager) are mostly hispanic and I am white. My boss is always very accommodating to the other staff members and I feel like I'm being singled out. Not to mention that her and the human resources person are buddies and they speak Spanish to other staff members in front of me so I won't understand.

I've never been judged on my performance as it is always exceptional. They recently opened a new facility, the doctor is booked for weeks and I made him thousands of dollars in a matter of months in his "procedures."

They brought on another entry level (non-experienced) person to do the same job as me and handle the overload of calls. I was never informed of this change.

I never receive updates on new hires/terminations and/or accumulated vacation days.

I tried to sit down with the doctor to talk to him about my performance and concerns about my manager. He finally made some corrections! Of course, then my manager threatened to write me up if I talk to him without her again. I feel like I'm being backed into a corner. I can't talk to the doctor about problems with my boss without getting in trouble.

I can't even get an adequate response about my performance, I can only get written up for minor accusations.

I'm so ready to walk out the door... NOW. I need some help and I have no idea what to do...

LOST IN HOUSTON!

Bad spot to be in. Not knowing where you stand with anyone there; I realize how uncomfortable that would make you feel just going in the door. So much bad karma.

You know what my dear, just get out of that mess that is making your life miserable and it this is the way you feel about everyone there (is there anyone you can trust) don't even use them as a job recommendation.

If you stay and try to work it out it is going to end of ruining yourself respect.

God bless

Yes, I would LOVE to leave! This place is horrible. I was so ambitious after college. I graduated in December 2004 and I had already started a great job in the beauty industry at the corporate office of a cosmetics company. I did that job for three years and left in January 07. It was the worst mistake of my life and I'm reminded every day when I come into work here. I left that job thinking I had another job in the bag and it fell through. I had to work temp jobs until I found this job. I was fired twice in a year because I wasn't catching on to the industries I was working for (mostly IT). I found this job and I was relieved because I was interested in the facility's procedures. Now I'm just miserable and stuck. I've tried searching but no one wants to hire me just based on the fact that I have no "agency" experience or now I'm considered to only be experienced in "healthcare." If they read the rest of my resume they'd see I've been working since 04' and I have experience in many areas. I'm even reaching out to entry level positions because I'd at least like to have the chance to start over... if I have to. I'm so lost and I'm about to lose hope...

You seem to have it all together, the way you describe, you are ambitious and intelligent. Get tha resume out again and see what happens, and good luck!

Before you take the decision to run away. First of all you should talk to your boss and let her know that you need feedback about your performance. At the same time, ask about what she expects from you. Finally, you should tell her you are looking to move your way up, and try to agree with her on what both of you can do to get your career going.
Often times the boss doesn´t have the sensitivity to notice the direct reports feelings and a face to face talk can help a lot to clarify where are you standing.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome, then it will be time to start sending resumes