Bit upset over work issues

To be unhappy in your job/workplace is the worst thing ever. You obviously don’t actually need the job, so just give your notice and leave.
In between separation and divorce, I worked in a Surgery. The Doctor took advantage of my background, and got me to see patients and complete Disability Claim Forms etc,( the part mainly reserved for the GP to complete). After 2 days, I rang the Family Practitioner Committee and made a complaint. They came over the next day and took him to task about it. I left ( fortunately, I didn’t need the job). I later learnt, that he had left and returned to his homeland.
I do feel for you. Don’t let anyone make you feel this way. Just leave Sallywally

If you can manage without the money it might be better to hand in your notice, rather than be edged out. Working on reception is pretty complex and it takes time to learn the ropes. The manager doesn’t appear to be helping or supporting you

I had a similar problem some years ago. I had been very successful in my admin job and was highly praised. My computer skills were so good that people came to me for help. I got on with my colleagues very well and everyone gathered for my leaving meal and said how sorry they were I was leaving. Then I left the area and took a part-time job elsewhere. They weren't happy with me and asked me to leave! I was gobsmacked, wrote a very strong reply letter defending myself, but left anyway with my feathers very ruffled. I was upset by their attitude but I guess you can't win them all.

Maybe your new job is high pressure and you are expected to work very quickly? I would try elsewhere in a medical role that is not so demanding, maybe in an office rather than with the public?

It sounds like the manager was not on the interviewing panel.

Perhaps he/she thought the job should go to a younger person?And the difficulties with your hand don’t help obviously, plus it’s taking you a bit of time to pick up new ways.

Early days, but if you still feel miserable after a while, is the extra money worth the hassle?

Why not enjoy your retirement, if that proves to be the case?

Meant to say sorry for the moan. It’s true, I am slow, but like to think I do things properly. I know the ‘talk’ is soon, which will begin ‘how do you feel you have settled in here’.

I should never have put myself forward, pride cometh etc!

It is a shame, but you don't deserve to feel bad about it. I'd be inclined to talk to your manager and say that feel that you've bitten off a bit more than you can chew. That will open the way for you to resign, rather than being sacked, or the manager might even realise that they've expected too much of you too soon and give you a break.

Jump rather than being pushed, though - take control, you'll feel better for it. Regroup and look around for something different that you can enjoy.

That's a shame Sallywally I can understand you feeling disappointed but I don't think you need to. Things do change and move on so often we are suited to different things as we get older. After a working life in nursing and social care I now have a voluntary role in a small library and I love it.