I landed a great job, but can tell that I'm in over my head - in some cases I'm in over my head quite a bit
The boss knows it and others surely do as well. I feel so embarrassed that my ignorance is exposed like this. I look like a fool when I need to reference things every minute to do my job. It's like hiring a proofreader for a job, and they need to read each chapter of a style and grammar book before making a change!
My bosses knows my weaknesses and they grilled me on whether I can do the job or not. I told them I could and that I'd study all I can. The truth is, they have back-up just in case I fold. I have lots of pressure on me. I need to understand material that it can take years to fully absorb and master
How can I save face (as much as possible), keep my pride and dignity, and feel ok?
Mostly, I'm really, really, REALLY embarrassed about my ignorance & EVERYONE knowing this. I have skills in other areas that my job needs, but the other part is just as important. Help!
2007-12-09 12:05:08 · 2 answers · asked by advice 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Tom Sellick Said it best once on the show Magnum PI .. He was breaking into this room ,, Picking the lock , and there were two doberman pincers running strait for him , so he said to himself " Don't look at the dogs , work the lock .. then he repeated " Don't Look At The Dog ,,, Work The Lock ! he then looked at the dogs , and said " You looked at the dogs ! 'Work the lock work the lock,,
Put another way don't get flustered if things seem to be going poorly , you can move forward faster , when you take your time , slowly steadily you inch your way in the right direction , the dogs can be running but if you stay true to your course , you'll slide threw the door just a few seconds before they make it to where you just were and you have just closed the door behind you . What more could you want...?
2007-12-09 12:31:25 · answer #1 · answered by darkcloud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well maybe just spend all your time going over it? And be a quick learner. Most people even college people are lacking skills when they get a job.
2007-12-09 20:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by abyssal_nuclei 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋