There was essentially no onboarding or training program for new employees. I was placed into the Assistant Project Manager role and expected to immediately understand company systems, procedures, and expectations with little guidance. After only about 30 days, management began criticizing my performance and claiming I “didn’t know what I was doing,” despite the fact that no formal training or ramp-up period had been provided. In most professional construction environments, a new hire is given at least 60–90 days to learn processes and get up to speed. Instead of constructive support or mentorship, the approach felt overly critical and dismissive.
