Is it normal that i hate giving advice?

88% Normal
3 Comments

I got a new job in retail recently. This isn't my first retail job, but it is the first retail job of a guy who was hired on at the same time as me. He was hired to work in one of the more difficult parts of the store and he's been having a tough time. We start talking and before I know it, I end up giving this guy a pep talk. Since then, he seems to be doing better, but he occasionally asks me for more advice on other work-related things.

I don't want to leave him high and dry, but I don't like giving him advice. I never really feel like I'm qualified to be giving people advice in general. I just say what works for me, but what if it doesn't work for them?

Voting Results
88% Normal
Based on 8 votes (7 yes)
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 3 )
  • e51pegasi
    6 years ago

    You should be flatteted that you are approachable as well as experienced & knowledgeable enough for a work mate to ask for your advice.

    At the end of the day you are offering your opinion on how you would do things & it is their choice what they do with that advice. As long as they aren't asking you all day every day take it as a compliment.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • Neuria
    6 years ago

    Part of my job is to train people and it makes me uncomfortable

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • suyashkumar
    6 years ago

    i am giving u advise ,,yes it is normal

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0