I started a new role about two months ago and I am the only person in this position. The company kept the previous employee to train me, but they already have a full time job and are only supposed to help after 3pm which has not really happened.
So far I have not received any real training. On top of that they took a week off with little notice which left me completely on my own. From what I have heard they did not even like the job, but management did not want to let them go because they were supposed to train me.
Because of all this I have basically had to teach myself everything. Now I am being given more responsibilities and deadlines, but it takes me longer since I am learning as I go.
No one has directly blamed me or expressed frustration, but the whole situation feels unprofessional and not sustainable. I cannot shake the feeling that I am being set up to fail.
Is this normal for a new role or is this a red flag? How should I handle this?