If you’re new at a job & mgmt so far is saying you’re doing good, would you actually feel more confident?

[Anonymous]

I know it sounds like a really stupid question. My anxiety is typically pretty bad, even worse when it comes to working & social interactions. Prior to this job, I worked in financial aid for ~2 years. It started out stressful but I ended up getting good feedback from mgmt/my metrics were apparently one of the better on the team. I sought new work due to the workload at the time & wanting better pay. Now I’m in my 4th week & this is a school I’ve been trying to get into for a hot minute.

I’ve trained with the mgr & supervisor, both have told me I’m doing well & I’m not even asking for feedback (yet). Mgr felt the need to let the whole team know that I was picking up fast when I was first introduced to them. This job is more in depth vs the last job & she even told me that they only hire people with experience now bc of how much there is to it. Prior to this wk, I was w/ the mgr training & got that 1:1 attention. Now, they’ve thrown me into the deep end & I’m doing *work work*. I have SO many questions & just message the supervisor, too many unknowns. I have notes I took & training resources but still feel like I might need direction if I’m working something new, especially if I didn’t work through an actual scenario before.

I’m not sure if I’m expecting hand holding in the sense of wanting more extensive training or they’re just expecting me to ask as I go, as I work through a new task. The supervisor said that they expect me to ask a ton of questions & she said something today like “I think you caught onto doing an estimate quicker than I did when I was first training”. I know they wouldn’t lie to me & I guess that reassurance should be enough to get me through the brunt of it but it just never is. I REALLY WANT TO MAKE THIS JOB WORK.

Sounds like you’re doing okay

Time to look for a new job

[nron987]

I usually try really hard for a few months, to make a really good first impression, then I start to take advantage of the opportunities I get to slack off, still do a good job but less effort.

[Nikki1989]

Positive reinforcement is always a good thing.

[AI Opinion]

Starting a new job can be overwhelming, especially in a more complex role. Given your past success and the positive feedback from management, it's natural to feel anxious but know that you're on the right track. The fact that your supervisor anticipates questions suggests that they're supportive and understand that learning takes time. Embrace the learning curve and ask questions as needed; this is part of the journey. Trust the positive feedback and gradually build your confidence. With time and persistence, you'll settle in and grow more comfortable in your role. You're doing better than you think!

[strateguy632]

Yes.