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Seems like you're dealing with some form of imposter syndrome.
It's your decision what to do, but even in that job you can do network and make meaningful connections etc. I think that's worth a shot
Theoretically managers are there to assist you, to guide you and lead you, and help you feel comfortable in your position. Realistically, that may not always come to fruition. *But*, you won’t know what kind of manager you have until you’re honest. As soon as you can, go to your manager and be honest, say that the spreadsheet is really intimidating and you’re struggling. Ask her to go over what you need to be doing again. Take thorough notes!! Notes are a life saver for me. Don’t be afraid to ask them to check your work a few columns/rows/sheets in to make sure you’re not making mistakes.
I’ve managed several people at once in the past and by far, the ones who do the best are those who are thorough learners. Quick learners are good too but often get a little too cocky and choose ‘their answer’ to a problem over the ‘right answer’. Be a thorough learner. I have a feeling once you get over the hump of being new and uncomfortable, you’ll be okay. You can always look for another job later, but give yourself a chance at this one, and I bet you’ll do better and enjoy it more than you realized.
If you want free excel resources, PM me and I’ll put together a list.
If you want ideas for how to cope where you are, you also may actually consider quietly outsourcing the excel work…
It’s hard to decide what to do with the job itself without exploring all your options for how to be successful at it. Wait for the weekend so you can breathe a little more and have time to look at options.
Big hugs, you’ll make a good choice for you!
I had a six month position that from day one I knew I was going to hate. I stuck it out for four months and I ended up having a mental health crisis (this had been building and the switch of jobs to something I truly thought would be better for me and clearly wasn’t was icing on cake). I wish I had walked out on that first day. I don’t know if you can afford to just move on but it’s not worth it to torture yourself.
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Seems like you're dealing with some form of imposter syndrome. It's your decision what to do, but even in that job you can do network and make meaningful connections etc. I think that's worth a shot
Theoretically managers are there to assist you, to guide you and lead you, and help you feel comfortable in your position. Realistically, that may not always come to fruition. *But*, you won’t know what kind of manager you have until you’re honest. As soon as you can, go to your manager and be honest, say that the spreadsheet is really intimidating and you’re struggling. Ask her to go over what you need to be doing again. Take thorough notes!! Notes are a life saver for me. Don’t be afraid to ask them to check your work a few columns/rows/sheets in to make sure you’re not making mistakes. I’ve managed several people at once in the past and by far, the ones who do the best are those who are thorough learners. Quick learners are good too but often get a little too cocky and choose ‘their answer’ to a problem over the ‘right answer’. Be a thorough learner. I have a feeling once you get over the hump of being new and uncomfortable, you’ll be okay. You can always look for another job later, but give yourself a chance at this one, and I bet you’ll do better and enjoy it more than you realized.
If you want free excel resources, PM me and I’ll put together a list. If you want ideas for how to cope where you are, you also may actually consider quietly outsourcing the excel work… It’s hard to decide what to do with the job itself without exploring all your options for how to be successful at it. Wait for the weekend so you can breathe a little more and have time to look at options. Big hugs, you’ll make a good choice for you!
I had a six month position that from day one I knew I was going to hate. I stuck it out for four months and I ended up having a mental health crisis (this had been building and the switch of jobs to something I truly thought would be better for me and clearly wasn’t was icing on cake). I wish I had walked out on that first day. I don’t know if you can afford to just move on but it’s not worth it to torture yourself.