New job - is it a period of transition or a poor fit?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I highly doubt anyone would take that blanket statement (e.g. Believe me, if you can do that, you can excel in anything) in its literal meaning. So perhaps, just perhaps, you over-reacted.

Nevertheless, here is a prize for you for debunking a blanket statement (yay/sarcasm)

haha u will be surprise at the extent of some ppl delusion. so many ppl come to this forum with a pt deg thinking that as long as they are gungho they are gonna be investment bankers or mbb mgt consultant.

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no job complain.

got job still complain.

be grateful that u have a job dude.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I was in TS shoe when I start my job right after I grad (one year ++ ago). I understand how TS feel because I also encounter a super steep learning curve in a subject that I am really sucked at and also no interest in.

I accept the job not because of the pay but the new experience that I will gained. I can tell you the first few months was really hell, understand various stuff which I am sucked at really kills me. Especially no one is there to guide me except for Google.

Anything can be learn, just whether you want or not. Or people might say only people with passion can learn it better, which I believe is ********. Passion is important but anyone can learn anything as long they put it effort to learn. Maybe is just me, but I believe in adaptability is one of the skill you might picked up which i think i important. So why not use this chance to try to learn and adapt.

Believe me, if you can do that, you can excel in anything

I've just graduated and started my job about 3 weeks ago.

Learning curve is very steep and pressure is very high. And seriously, I feel like quitting every single day (although I try my best to keep up a positive attitude). It's not only about the learning curve that's causing this.. I'm not sure why, but it's just a combination of factors. I interned in several companies before, but no such feeling (not sure whether it's just because I'm an intern, that I was treated differently).

Sigh, I really hope that it's just a transitioning phase. 3 weeks felt like forever.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I've just graduated and started my job about 3 weeks ago.

Learning curve is very steep and pressure is very high. And seriously, I feel like quitting every single day (although I try my best to keep up a positive attitude). It's not only about the learning curve that's causing this.. I'm not sure why, but it's just a combination of factors. I interned in several companies before, but no such feeling (not sure whether it's just because I'm an intern, that I was treated differently).

Sigh, I really hope that it's just a transitioning phase. 3 weeks felt like forever.

hey bro. i am in the same shituation. recently took on a regional role in the same company for many years. did it for coming to 4 months. everyday sucks. i am losing sleep every night. not good for my family. have decided that i will tender my resignation next month. by the way, i am leaving without a job. fortunately i have a supportive family and i am nearby debtless.

live your life. you only live once.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I've just graduated and started my job about 3 weeks ago.

Learning curve is very steep and pressure is very high. And seriously, I feel like quitting every single day (although I try my best to keep up a positive attitude). It's not only about the learning curve that's causing this.. I'm not sure why, but it's just a combination of factors. I interned in several companies before, but no such feeling (not sure whether it's just because I'm an intern, that I was treated differently).

Sigh, I really hope that it's just a transitioning phase. 3 weeks felt like forever.

I do believe the company treat intern and perm role differently. For intern, they do not expect much from them after all they are doing internship, so not much responsibility will go to them. However, as a perm, we are being assign more task and also pressure from your superior.

I also just grad last year, and at first it was really tough for me as well, because my department is really really small, and one person have to tank a lot of work in different areas. Certainly, learning curve is part of the transition phase, but to get into the real working world, as someone said adaptability, is also important. because we just graduate and we are new to the "real working environment", so we have to get use to the environment and learn as much as possible.

Also, talk to your supervisor or manager about it and see what they can do for you or maybe review your condition to them to see whats the next step.

Transition from a student to a worker is definitely tough (all employee will tell you the same thing). Of course, dont go for post that are high and glamorous, because those post might be stressful and you might not get use to it (cause nowadays fresh grads like to go for high post when they have no experience, this will either stress them out and if they can go pass this process, they will succeed, but the chances are quite low unless you willing to sacrifice your free time or family time or your health).

Go for entry role (dont care about the pay for the first year), make sure you can adapt to the working environment well then decide your next step.

Not sure my advise is good but this is my experience after working more than a year good luck!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I do believe the company treat intern and perm role differently. For intern, they do not expect much from them after all they are doing internship, so not much responsibility will go to them. However, as a perm, we are being assign more task and also pressure from your superior.

I also just grad last year, and at first it was really tough for me as well, because my department is really really small, and one person have to tank a lot of work in different areas. Certainly, learning curve is part of the transition phase, but to get into the real working world, as someone said adaptability, is also important. because we just graduate and we are new to the "real working environment", so we have to get use to the environment and learn as much as possible.

Also, talk to your supervisor or manager about it and see what they can do for you or maybe review your condition to them to see whats the next step.

Transition from a student to a worker is definitely tough (all employee will tell you the same thing). Of course, dont go for post that are high and glamorous, because those post might be stressful and you might not get use to it (cause nowadays fresh grads like to go for high post when they have no experience, this will either stress them out and if they can go pass this process, they will succeed, but the chances are quite low unless you willing to sacrifice your free time or family time or your health).

Go for entry role (dont care about the pay for the first year), make sure you can adapt to the working environment well then decide your next step.

Not sure my advise is good but this is my experience after working more than a year good luck!

study to work is a big change. everyone has to be prepared to put in extra effort to get up to speed. it's not like school where you get another chance when you screw up. in the working environment you will get scolded and maybe even fired.

Thanks for the replies.

I'm really trying my best to do my job despite the tough environment/workload. My bosses have very high expectations and will not hold back in raising their voices when the deliverables are not up-to-par. I work OT on practically all days without additional pay; I don't think I'm an inefficient person either. Moreover, there's the possibility of me getting fired somehow (I'm serious about this - not exaggerating at all) if I don't keep up the pressure.

I'm trying not to give up as this is merely my first job. It would probably raise the eyebrows of my future employers if I leave too soon. Every day is terrible.. I wake up every morning telling myself not to complain and to push on; however, I don't know how much longer I can last. Deadlines after deadlines, OTing every day, shouting from bosses, lack of support from them, living on the ledge of getting fired every single day... And yet, still trying to keep up the positive attitude..

At this rate, I'll probably be the first human in history to explode one day..

Good for you. No point suffering. There is more to life than a job. Take things easy.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

hey bro. i am in the same shituation. recently took on a regional role in the same company for many years. did it for coming to 4 months. everyday sucks. i am losing sleep every night. not good for my family. have decided that i will tender my resignation next month. by the way, i am leaving without a job. fortunately i have a supportive family and i am nearby debtless.

live your life. you only live once.

You sound serious dude. I think you need professional help.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thanks for the replies.

I'm really trying my best to do my job despite the tough environment/workload. My bosses have very high expectations and will not hold back in raising their voices when the deliverables are not up-to-par. I work OT on practically all days without additional pay; I don't think I'm an inefficient person either. Moreover, there's the possibility of me getting fired somehow (I'm serious about this - not exaggerating at all) if I don't keep up the pressure.

I'm trying not to give up as this is merely my first job. It would probably raise the eyebrows of my future employers if I leave too soon. Every day is terrible.. I wake up every morning telling myself not to complain and to push on; however, I don't know how much longer I can last. Deadlines after deadlines, OTing every day, shouting from bosses, lack of support from them, living on the ledge of getting fired every single day... And yet, still trying to keep up the positive attitude..

At this rate, I'll probably be the first human in history to explode one day..