struggling at new job.

9 Comments

1. Shenelle S. LaPierreMarch 28,2022 at 1:03PM UTC

   sorry you feel this way but with a short list of tasks, what exactly is making you feel distraught? Can you explain more? Do you want more work or feel the need to be challenged? Would you rather work in an office environment instead of 100% remote?

2. AnonymousMarch 28,2022 at 2:00PM UTC

   Have you let your boss know you're up to taking on more tasks? Or asked if you can sit in on additional meetings with teammates? If not, it's possible that your company doesn't know that you have the ability to take on more.

3. AnonymousMarch 28,2022 at 2:49PM UTC

   Definitely dealing with something similar. A difference is that there is a lot for me to do, I am just really struggling to do it. I also have decided on a career change and am really struggling to not just quit while I am making the transition.

4. AnonymousMarch 28,2022 at 3:22PM UTC

   I always find the beginning challenging, because you know you can do so much more, but they want to ease responsibilities onto you. Which is a nice thought. What I have done to get through the first 6 months to a year is set up 1:1s with people in other departments, get to know the company to make sure I like the culture (especially in these remote times!) During my 1:1s with my manager I would suggest some tasks that I could take on to show that I am eager to have more on my plate. And honestly during this time, you can take time for you. It is OK :) and it will get busy! I am at year 2 now and have a bunch on my plate...

5. Liz RizzoMarch 28,2022 at 3:25PM UTC

   Have you discussed this with your boss? If you don't have weekly 1:1s, that could help. Are there regular meetings you attend/could attend? Can you pipe up on slack (or something similar) and say you have availability to take on tasks?

6. AnonymousMarch 28,2022 at 3:29PM UTC

   Hello: I would suggest staying for now for now. Three months is a short period of time to jump and should be extended out if possible (if it is not a toxic environment). Try to use your free time to brush up on any skills you need. This would allow you to see if things change and give you the ability to successfully jump if the job is not advancing your career.

7. AnonymousMarch 28,2022 at 3:51PM UTC

   Hi,

   this is exactly what I am currently going through. I’ve been with my company for 7 months now with little to no support. I’d encourage you to reach out to your manager to get additional support you may need or go to someone else in the company you can get support from. Book meetings with your counterparts, see what you can do different or what the person before you was doing that worked and that didn’t work for the role that you are in. Take the initiative to really understand your role.

   I understand it’s tough but hang in there. After trying all of those things reevaluate and see how things are going. In my case I tried everything and I could and got no support, instead was told I was not taking initiative. I had to make a tough decision and give in my notice with no back up plan. My current role really messed with my emotions and mental health and I just couldn’t take it anymore

   Hope it all works out for you

8. shaz1972March 29,2022 at 12:41PM UTC

   Thank you

9. Sabrina CortesApril 4,2022 at 2:41PM UTC

   I'm sorry you're having a hard time adjusting to your new job.

   Shenelle asked some really good questions -

   ~~ What makes you feel distraught?

   ~~ Do you want more work or feel the need to be challenged?

   ~~ Would you rather work in an office environment because you miss interacting with other people?

   Some of the others have brought up some good points too, such as building your skills and having a chat with your boss and letting him/her know that you'd like to take on more work.

   Best of luck to you!