So I've been taking initiative at my new temp job (2nd week so far), creating a front desk manual from the previous receptionist's notes and today the recruiter called HR to get feedback. HR's feedback was RIDICULOUS because this is what she told the recruiter:

- while the temp (me) shows great initiative, she fails to greet everyone who walks through the door and needs to really focus on doing that.

I know why the HR lady said this. She came in a few times where I was on the phone speaking with clients and looking between 2 computer screens to find information for the clients. Is she delusional? Does she think I am just going to stop what I'm doing and wave to her when my brain is focused on speaking to someone on the phone while i look up information between two databases? I swear to god, HR staff have unrealistic expectations for their front desk receptionists. We do NOT have eyes on the sides of our heads, or extra arms to wave at you with.

I'm so irritated. I also found out the HR lady is phone interviewing for the role she hired me to do as a temp.

When do I get a break? This is so infuriating to be constantly in this state of flux.