I am a foreign intern having problems at work

I am encountering a problem with my job right now. I am a foreign student working as an intern and am facing problems with communication as English is my second language. The boss has used this as a reason to fire me because I have made several minor mistakes. I did give my supervisor everything to proof. I think that is part of the reason that annoys her, because she thinks that I delay her job.

Advice: It is a shame you are finding it so hard working in your intern job. It seems that you have set for yourself a very hard task. When living in other another country, even though you can speak their language, it doesn’t mean you are completely competent to work in a job competing with others who have that language as their first language. Too bad you can’t work for a company translating from English into your native tongue. My advice to you is to find a job that doesn’t require perfect English

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, maybe something you would be more qualified for.

It is also possible that those of us who easily speak English might have a problem with your supervisor. Try not to take this problem personally. She may be a difficult person to work with.

Ask your career supervisor at your college to help you find a job more suited to your skills and abilities. Please write and let us know how it goes.