Do you think goodwill would fire me if I continued to work very slowly?

[Anonymous]

I've been working at goodwill for my court ordered community service. It's been going okay. What I normally to is help with sorting donations people drop off in the back. I think I've been doing alright. I felt like I was sorting very slow, but I asked one of the guys I was working with if I was too slow. He was just like "no you're fine man" and at the end of my shift, they both gave me a fist bump and enthusiastically said that I helped a lot because it was a very busy day. Well, it was slow on Friday and the guys didn't need my help so one of the other managers had me do pulling out in the actual store. That's just essentially when you remove items from the shelves that has a certain color take on them, and take them in back and throw in a designated box. I'm pretty sure I was way too slow. No one told me that. It's just what I thought. Mainly because I was pulling plates. I think they're made out of resin or soemthing. I had to puck each one off the shelve and I was very careful not to break any so I worked slow. After that I was pulling the mugs and glasses. The glasses were sitting in rows on the shelves. I had to pick up eatch and every one to see if there was the correct color on them. So I had to remove several glasses just to see if the glasses on the back row to see what color they were. Like I said, no one said anything. I just felt like I was taking way too long. Maybe they don't care all that much because they aren't paying me? I vaguely remember the lutenant who set up my community service said that if it doesn't work out there, then we could try somewhere else. It could've been like a dream or something, but I'm afraid ill go to jail if goodwill gets rid of me.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

If they’re not explicitly telling you that you’re too slow, you’re not too slow. Your anxiety is just making you think everybody secretly hates you.

[Pete671]

Sorry what's a lutenant? sounds like you doing fine man, being careful with stock is professional imho, they offer a paid job at the end?,,,

[Pete671]

sorry might offer,,, you could perhaps offer to stay on voluntarily, be good for your rep,,,

[Asker]

Sorry meant lieutenant. Also one of the managers told me that they've hired other people who did such a good job during community service that they gave them a real job

[Pete671]

Cool! sounds really positive mate!

[AI Opinion]

It's understandable to feel concerned, but the feedback from your colleagues seems positive. They appreciated your help, especially during busy times. It’s natural to work cautiously with fragile items, which might take more time. If no one expressed concerns about your performance, it's likely you're doing fine. However, it can be helpful to check in with your supervisor for feedback. Remember, community service is often about learning and growth. If things don’t work out, communicate with your lieutenant to make arrangements, but it doesn't necessarily mean jail. Stay motivated, and keep doing your best.

[In_Trance]

Of course