Anyone else get chewed out by their boss for just not getting the hint?

Sorry if this topic is stupid, I feel very stupid right now. I got transferred to a new department and I've had 2 or 3 clashes with the new boss about me not getting the hint. He finally gave me a metric, a number to get to. He spelled it out. I can do that, but I'm just freaking out that he's gonna fire me because I couldn't get the clue until today.

Paragone ,

I've been screamed-at, in an office-lobby, by my supervisor, for not recognizing people by their faces.

I'm face-blind, and only know that because of that series-of-incidents.

I didn't know, until my mid-30's, that ANYBODY ANYWHERE could ever recognize people just by their faces.

Absolutely stunning.

I recognize people by their being where they're supposed to be, the way they move, their voice, their clothing, all together, and usually I can recognize 'em, if I've seen 'em recently-enough.

That normals can recognize people only by seeing a face??

too weird.

Donut ,

Why are you fretting because your boss sucks at communication? Establish your expectations and communicate these. They should be able to give you direct goals when necessary.

GrayBackgroundMusic OP ,

Because I've been berated for decades about how I'm stupid for not getting the point, training me to think it's my fault. Anxiety isn't rational.

Donut ,

I understand. You're right that anxiety (or any emotion) isn't rational, but try to remind yourself that communication is a two way street.

They obviously hold a position of power considering they are your boss, but it would be good to discuss expectations and boundaries to prevent miscommunication in the future!

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