Stressed..
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Dear forummers..just took up a new job two weeks ago..nice environment..nice pay..but..ironically..for the first time in my 33 years of life..i am so stressed up..
The thing is..I am taking up a Senior Executive role..and the job scope is wide ranging..there are many things that I have to learn..and worse still..there aren't any people to show me the ropes/procedures..the previous senior exec resigned suddenly..
All of a sudden..i have been tasked to pick up the loose stones..and despite me having late nights to absorb (i am even burning my weekends) to learn the ropes..i still find it hard to comprehend the whole procedures..
I know i shouldnt rush..but the thing is that i dont have the time to learn it slowly..cos my tasks are very time intensive and supposedly gotta mit deadlines..
My direct superior kept saying that i should be able to handle..i should be able to handle..should be able to handle..until i really wanna blow up..
My clients also pressurised me..cos they kp on saying that the resigned fellow is excellent..and that i am finding it hard to fill his shoes...
Its like a time bomb..when i dun learn fast enough..and if they complain to management..thats the end..i dun care losing the job..but my pride is at stake..i always work hard..and even my previous employers had given me commendation letters..but in this case..it seems that no matter how hard i try..time is not on my side..i do not want to end up sacked.. -
i too have this feeling before....time not on my side and I have to accept my role in my new job ASAP...I tot of resigning before but somehow I was using the wait and see method. Lucky I was able to handle after sometime...Usually it takes 3~6mths to get used to the job. If u are hardworking enuff, I am sure u will overcome it somehow. However dun take it too hard even if u can't success, cos at least u put ur best...no regrets. Hope this helpsOriginally posted by Chrysalis_Guy:Dear forummers..just took up a new job two weeks ago..nice environment..nice pay..but..ironically..for the first time in my 33 years of life..i am so stressed up..
The thing is..I am taking up a Senior Executive role..and the job scope is wide ranging..there are many things that I have to learn..and worse still..there aren't any people to show me the ropes/procedures..the previous senior exec resigned suddenly..
All of a sudden..i have been tasked to pick up the loose stones..and despite me having late nights to absorb (i am even burning my weekends) to learn the ropes..i still find it hard to comprehend the whole procedures..
I know i shouldnt rush..but the thing is that i dont have the time to learn it slowly..cos my tasks are very time intensive and supposedly gotta mit deadlines..
My direct superior kept saying that i should be able to handle..i should be able to handle..should be able to handle..until i really wanna blow up..
My clients also pressurised me..cos they kp on saying that the resigned fellow is excellent..and that i am finding it hard to fill his shoes...
Its like a time bomb..when i dun learn fast enough..and if they complain to management..thats the end..i dun care losing the job..but my pride is at stake..i always work hard..and even my previous employers had given me commendation letters..but in this case..it seems that no matter how hard i try..time is not on my side..i do not want to end up sacked..
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Can tahan...stay
Can't tahan...go
No use tryin to "fill in" dat previous joker's shoes
Shudn't let the job define u -
x 2Originally posted by pipi & poot-poot:Can tahan...stay
Can't tahan...go
No use tryin to "fill in" dat previous joker's shoes
Shudn't let the job define u
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Thanks for all replying..but this morning just read through all the procedures..it seems there are overwhelming things to do..and more than half it seems that i do not understand...i really dont know what to do already..
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Either leave ur job or give urself more time.
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Have some faith in yourslef... Since u take a a high post cum high pay ..The more roles and responsibiltes u need to take on...
I believe u can.. And trust me that no one with guide u through this difficult and stress journey ..The might be others who are back-stabber.
Don't need give up . Self-learnt, Self taught and observe what you superior does and other more senior collegues handle each task.. -
Just do your best bah! I'm sure pple will regconise your effort.
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Overwhelming amount of things to do. after you have learned the ropes and more familiarise with your work, you may be more efficient and thus able to accomplish those work. If still cannot, you may discuss with your boss. Sure, your boss may compare you to the guy who resigned. Let it be then. It is better that you voice out and get things corrected and donely properly than to try yet screw things up. FOr all we know, that guy might have resigned due to the voluminous workload?Originally posted by Chrysalis_Guy:Thanks for all replying..but this morning just read through all the procedures..it seems there are overwhelming things to do..and more than half it seems that i do not understand...i really dont know what to do already..
as for 'more than half...' you 'do not understand'. Try to read and comprehend again and again. If still cant understand, approach your colleagues, see if they can help and make any sense to you. If they still cant, check with your boss. i am sure he wants you to learn and complete your job timely too. He is accountable for your work to his boss too.
Dont be too vexed. There is always a solution to everything. The worse thing is resign and look for another job. No big deal.
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No matter they might be 'big' or 'small'..... Are they people who might be able to show you the ropes which you've not realised yet...?Originally posted by Chrysalis_Guy:Thanks for all replying..but this morning just read through all the procedures..it seems there are overwhelming things to do..and more than half it seems that i do not understand...i really dont know what to do already..
If you seriously think you can't cope and no one's around to direct you at all, I might somehow suggest you quit then to get sacked especially when ya have good profile previously... In case you don't know... Some work place are just like sh|t hole.. They know they can't properly get people to fill up the space, so they just 'cut & paste' without really caring about the conseqence or just let someone be the 'lamb'... Often it's about bad politics...
Not suggesting that your workplace is necessarily so though...? So it's always good and wise to be careful.....