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How long does it take to get comfortable in a new job
Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:51 pm
I'm two weeks in and I feel mighty uncomfortable but I've had people tell me it took them 6 months to even really know what they were doing.
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Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:52 pm to athenslife101
generally takes me several months if it is something that I have never dealt with before.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:52 pm to athenslife101
I'm only just now feeling comfortable after 10 months. Completely switched industries, though, and had a multi-faceted, multi-month training program to complete.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:53 pm to athenslife101
A month.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:55 pm to athenslife101
The problem is you don't know what you don't need to know.
So you take notes like a crazy person and worry too much.
It takes time to discern what the important items are and when they become important.
May take you a business cycle or two to really sorta get it.
But pay attention & keep notes, both topical and seasonal.
So you take notes like a crazy person and worry too much.
It takes time to discern what the important items are and when they become important.
May take you a business cycle or two to really sorta get it.
But pay attention & keep notes, both topical and seasonal.
This post was edited on 4/28/16 at 9:56 pm
Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:56 pm to athenslife101
If you haven't already, find a mentor who has a lot of experience. Hopefully your new job fosters a good learning environment.
Having someone who doesn't mind you bouncing stuff off of them often has always been a huge help for me whenever I start someplace new.
Having someone who doesn't mind you bouncing stuff off of them often has always been a huge help for me whenever I start someplace new.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:58 pm to athenslife101
3 months. If it takes longer they should fire you.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:59 pm to TexasTiger01
Depends on the job really.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:59 pm to TexasTiger01
Depends on the job really.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:59 pm to TbirdSpur2010
quote:Yep. But chose wisely. Not everyone is happy there's a new guy.
find a mentor
Posted on 4/28/16 at 10:05 pm to Bullfrog
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chose wisely. Not everyone is happy there's a new guy.
Yup.
I've been lucky to work in places where I haven't had people actively trying to tear me down, thankfully. My new company has been terrific in encouraging folks to get along.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 10:06 pm to athenslife101
I generally feel like 6 months is a solid timeline before I can finally breathe a little. Everyone has that same feeling when they start, I wouldn't sweat it man
Posted on 4/28/16 at 10:09 pm to athenslife101
Are you referring to comfort in terms of the work or in terms of the environment you're in?
Posted on 4/28/16 at 10:10 pm to athenslife101
Working sucks and no job is ever comfortable. Welcome to the shittiness that is the rest of your life until you die.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 10:11 pm to athenslife101
If it makes you feel any better, I have also been in a new job for 2 weeks in the locale I always wanted to return to, but the job is nothing like I was told it would be. No mentor, he left between when I accepted and started, and no structure. This coming from a job I was at for 7 years with great people and good growth. Suffice it to say, I'm likely returning to my old job early next week. Repack the car and drive back north.
So I think it really does depend on the job.
So I think it really does depend on the job.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 10:12 pm to TexasTiger01
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3 months. If it takes longer they should fire you.
Meh, some jobs require training/certification before you can actually start the work, which can take weeks/months by itself.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 10:14 pm to athenslife101
First six months to find your feet. Second six months to get comfortable. Third six months to dominate. There are exceptions for people who are really good at whatever they do or laterally transfer to similar organizations, but most people making a big change need a good bit of time to adjust.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 10:16 pm to athenslife101
Depends on the people you work with
Posted on 4/28/16 at 10:18 pm to LucasP
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Working sucks and no job is ever comfortable. Welcome to the shittiness that is the rest of your life until you die.
Lucas, I think you have hit upon something here. If you can fully accept this fact, become comfortable with it, and eventually embrace it you have found the secret of happiness.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 10:21 pm to genuineLSUtiger
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Lucas, I think you have hit upon something here. If you can fully accept this fact, become comfortable with it, and eventually embrace it you have found the secret of happiness.
Eh, I am going to respectfully disagree. Work is not meant to be a party, but there is a huge difference between working for a paycheck and doing something you enjoy and getting paid for it. I've done both.
I'm not saying I wake up every morning excited to go, but I don't dread it like I used to.
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