Hi Trixie,
Of course everyone hopes you do fail! This is passive aggressiveness at its worst. They want the factory and thus the business to fail even if it means it will affect their bread and butter!
You can do two things:
One is to document when you met with her and what times (even to the best of your recollection!!), how long she met with you and what she taught/showed you. Have a lot of question marks ~ where you don’t know the answers or protocol. Same with other people. The boss or factory head will see the passive aggressiveness and that it’s affecting business!
The other thing is to make friends with at least one other person at the place ~ who can help you. Take them out for coffee/lunch/have them over. Don’t talk about business. But when you need help, ask them. Next month have them over/take them out again.
Best,
Inky
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