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Posted: 17:11 - 24 Sep 2018 Post subject: Job decisions... |
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I've been in my job for about 4 months now, it's a very progressive company, perks are good, pay is good and hours aren't bad.
However I'm feeling totally out of my depth.
I'm all about providing support for a specific finance software package, the company took me on knowing I didn't have any background in finance but do have a lot of experience of helpdesk, analyst roles, support etc.
Problem is, I'm taking calls asking for in depth finance help with the systems and I have no idea how to help. It's embarrassing!
So far I've managed to blag my way through it all, leaning on my colleagues a huge amount, and generally palming things off or letting them get behind. But it doesn't feel good, and I get anxiety about it all.
The worst is yet to come though as one of my more experienced colleagues is leaving soon and not being replaced - I'm expected to partly fill his boots - whilst also moving into a more team leader/customer liaison role.
I'm honest about my situation with my manager, though perhaps I don't make it out to be as bad as it actually is - after all I don't want to be seen to not be able to do my job.
I just really don't know whether to just keep winging it and hope for the best, (perhaps I'll pick it up eventually...) or begin the old job searching again.
Previous to this I got made redundant late last year after 3 years in an analyst role, and did shift work for a few months in-between but that didn't work out at all, the shifts messed up my family life.
Will I be seen as a risk or unemployable looking for a new job after a few months? My recent history over the years is holding down jobs for 3-4 years, more recently for 4-5 months and before all that I was with a large company for over 10 years with multiple progressive roles. ____________________ Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
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Posted: 13:07 - 25 Sep 2018 Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies, I guess it is a bit 'imposter syndrome'.
I've got various training resources available, it's just a very complicated piece of software to get used to - and I don't want to end up being the fall guy because expectations are higher than I can deliver.
Give it 3 years, I might be in a better position ____________________ Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
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chris-red Have you considered a TDM?
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Everytime I've switched 'proper' jobs, I've thought I was way out of my depth. It will come eventually, you'll be fine as long as you don;t pretend you know more than you do and fuck something. Be aware of your limits and do not be afraid to tell people you are new and have to check.
I've been in my current role 9 years, I still don't know it all and didn't feel fully comfortable in my knowledge until a couple of years ago. I'm now looking to move so I get something new. ____________________ Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
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Maybe give it another 3 years and I might be halfway there colinK98!!
I was honest in the interview, they know I haven't had experience of using this software before - let alone advising on it! I've been told they took me on coz my psychometric test results were high and showed I could pick things up very quickly.
Good thing is, since the longer standing more knowledgeable guy is leaving soon, they're very unlikely to get rid of me even if I am crap and slower than expected... ____________________ Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 5 years, 213 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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