How to overcome the newcomer phase?
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It’s been another month since I became a newcomer. There are very few things that seem possible; I keep trying to learn*, but there’s no progress, no tangible results. It’s a bit annoying. It takes time to get the hang of it; everyone has to learn*, it’s really annoying. I feel like I’m setting my own expectations lower and lower.
Just look at the department manual, job description, personal expectations, and leadership instructions, right?
Leaders rarely give any instructions. There is job content. 36 items; it was said that one needed to be familiar with each of them. A colleague added, It’s fine as long as you know how to do it. Later, I learned software and created 8 diagrams, but my supervisor criticized me for my low work efficiency. I just don’t know the details of my job responsibilities. Maybe they don’t even know which tasks they will be responsible for in the future, which makes them feel very tired.
Newbies really can’t be assigned tasks. There won’t be many who can do it; few will be able to, and we can’t have too high expectations. One can only observe the speed of growth
Most newcomers are like this; since everyone didn’t know each other before, how would they give you a chance to show your talents? Unless they recruit you to become a leader, like Google did with Kai-Fu Lee. Stay low-key in public and focus on doing things diligently. The manager thinks you are not efficient at drawing diagrams; think for yourself whether it’s because you’re not familiar enough with the software or because you don’t have a thorough enough understanding of diagrams, and spend time improving. If you’re slow to get the hang of it, spend more time learning and practicing*. Opportunities are for those who are prepared; it takes patience to wait and act at the right time.
Then just do it slowly! I’m not going to get fired, am I?
They say that once it’s acquired, it’s not easily dismissed. Mm-hm. Dries slowly. One shouldn’t be too absolute in what they say either. Sigh.
I’m indeed not familiar with the software; I can’t use many of the shortcuts. I still have to learn new software. I'm so tired. The problem is that there’s no work to do; it feels exhausting
Then learn it a bit – that way the boss will see that you’re working hard, right? Who can meet the job requirements right from the start?
Afraid. Well, it’s true that private companies don’t keep people around. Generally speaking.