Do You Think..

10 Comments

1. Mary HurleyMarch 28,2022 at 2:05PM UTC

   If you are looking to stay, the first thing that will need to change is your mindset.
   If you tell yourself everyday you cannot do something, then you will prove yourself right. If its a good job and there are specific tasks that take up "too much time" find ways to reduce time like do that task at the time of day your brain is most present and capable, and find out how long it takes others to do the task (you may find you are giving yourself too hard a time about how hard it feels vs is). Lastly, ask your boss, if you feel comfortable, to go over your tasks and help with feedback. You don't have to wait for your boss to come to you with a problem with your work. If you feel you could be doing better, create a clear picture of what better looks like, and engage your boss to help you get there.

   If you do not like the job though nothing will ever change that and you will want to find something else. Skills can be improved with practice, desire to do a task does not. Hope that helps.

2. AnonymousMarch 29,2022 at 3:09PM UTC

   Do you not think it's for you because you're making mistakes, or because you don't like the work?

   If it's the first, I would have a conversation with your boss/team about training or getting more support.

3. AnonymousMarch 30,2022 at 12:51PM UTC

   yes, I have made the decision at 3 months to leave

4. AnonymousMarch 30,2022 at 12:54PM UTC

   Do you feel comfortable having a candid conversation with your supervisor or manager? You may think you're not working up to standards but what do they think?

   Maybe ask if there are some trainings (either internally or externally) that could help build up your confidence in your skill sets to manage the tasks being given to you.

   Having said that, if you're truly unhappy in what you are doing, then maybe it's time to start looking at other avenues.

   It is okay to decide that an opportunity did not turn out to be what you thought it was going to be. Take it as a lesson learned and move on to the next journey.

   "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those timid spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." ~ Theodore Roosevelt

5. AnonymousMarch 30,2022 at 1:30PM UTC

   I found myself in a similar situation. I was hired to be the first employee in a new role. Not groundbreaking or new work. I was tasked with creating processes to improve the timing and product delivery functions. The changes I attempted to implement are standard in the industry except at this employer. Every attempt was met by outright rejection. I decided to work within their existing structure and to keep looking for something else.

   I received minimal training, no metrics for success. I received no support from my managers.

   I recently received an offer from a previous interview 10 months ago. They reached out to me to I was still in the market.

   if 8 months later you’re not finding your self closer to success in your role, then move on.

6. Lisa ApolisMarch 30,2022 at 2:01PM UTC

   I agree with the suggestion to talk to your boss, and ask. Tell them you're not sure if your meeting their expectations. IT sounds like this is an opportunity to learn and stretch your wings to grow. They may be leaving it up to design your own system of working. It can be scary, but worth it.

7. Joanna PoeMarch 30,2022 at 2:12PM UTC

   8 days is enough in some situations; if it's not right, you know it.

   It sounds like you could benefit from some additional training, but they didn't make it available? If it was because they thought you knew the role already based on some misunderstanding, you should bring that up as soon as you can. If it was because they just didn't have the resources or ability to train you, also bring that up.

   Don't wait for your yearly review, this should be addressed now. Basically, your silent suffering is serving nobody at this point. Speak to your supervisor about your issues, and ask if there is anything you can work on together to improve things. If there really is not, or if your requests are met with disapproval or recriminations, then you are definitely not in a place you want to stay.

8. AnonymousMarch 30,2022 at 2:31PM UTC

   My advice is to start searching for a new job. If your gut is telling you that it's not for you, then follow your instincts.

   I was in a similar position. The job on paper looked much different than the actual job. I was thrown in, little to no training, and constantly made mistakes. I started looking for another job within 6 months. When I was interviewing, I simply told people the truth, that I was unhappy and the job advertised was much different that what I was expected to do.

9. Ruth SathreMarch 30,2022 at 3:27PM UTC

   If you are learning but frustrated and unhappy, try working with your supervisor. That said, 8 months is a valid try.

10. AnonymousMarch 30,2022 at 4:24PM UTC

    First off, you are not alone. I took a job 7 months ago and I was thrown into the position w/o adequate training and a ton of work thrown at me. I had struggled with the same feelibg "is this the right job for me" . On top of that I found out that members of my team ( im a supervisor) all make more money than me and I just hired someone and they are making $100 less than me in a lower position ( I know this because I recieved the salary to offer it to the new employee) .

    All that said, I went with my gut and I started looking for a new job and I'm now leaving for more pay, structured onboarding and training plan and growth opportunity.

    We are allowed to feel that jobs aren't the right fit. The same way those employers are able to say "we don't think you're the right fit for the position anymore".

    Start looking, your gut is not wrong.