Help! I landed a great job, but I'm not knowledgeable in all I need to do -- and that's a big part o

[chrisc7470]

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 bitThe 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 masterHow 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!

[Ohara]

I'm sorry but it just doesn't sound like the job is for you. Why not concentrate on just the thing you are good at and try and learn some other areas why you make money from what you already know? Regards,Ben Edmonds

[astroeyes2000]

I would sit down every day when you get home from work and spend ALOT of time researching the things that you need to know in order to perform well. Quiz yourself, write things down and go over them, ask friends to help, whatever you need to do to learn the skills you need FAST. Employers are typically willing to give a short period for people to adjust to their position, but if you clearly aren't picking up on the major aspects over time, it will be very noticeable and you will most likely be let go. It sounds to me like you need to learn as much as you can, as fast as you possibly can right now! Good luck!

[katee]

Help! I landed a great job, but I'm not knowledgeable in all I need to do ONE of the above statements is FALSE. I believe the second statement. ANY job you are not qualified for is NOT a great, or even a GOOD job. We couldn't help you with the actual job if we wanted to because among your failures in this job is your failure to say WHAT KIND OF JOB YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT.

[trybeingobjective]

Without more specifics, its hard to make suggestions. Obviously work hard and study the things you don't know in the evenings. If you asked more specific questions here about the things you don't know, perhaps we could help with that.

[beinuppity]

how long have you had this job. bring copies of the material home (check with bosses before doing this) and read up on what you have to know, if you don't understand it, read it again slowly and take notes or write questions and then ask your boss. stay after work to find out if you can get additional information and study up on it.

[Beebo]

see if you can get a mentor or ally among the other employees...........