I don’t like my new job

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Just that really. I don’t hate it but I feel uncomfortable every morning. I keep worrying about the impression I’m making so I’m working harder than I ever have! But I still feel like I’m not doing everything and lots still to do.

I miss my old job in terms of I knew everything. There were two toxic people in old place who had it in for me so I felt I should leave.

I don’t want to feel like this. I feel uncomfortable and not at ease. I’m second guessing myself at everything.

Probably just new job nerves. You’re bound to feel more confident in an old job you did for years(?) than a new one, that’s totally normal. Depending on how long you’ve been there I think you should stick it out longer and see how it goes. If you weren’t doing everything you’re supposed to, your manager would have made it clear I think

@CitizenFame thank you for your kind words. Others have started same time as me but they seem to have “slotted” right into place!

I’ve felt like this most new jobs - my last job I hated at first and thought, “what have I done?” But it passed and I ended up loving it!

Give it some time, I honestly feel it takes a couple months to settle in at least - maybe more of remote working!

It’s that age old impostor syndrome popping up. I am about to start a new job and I have the fear too. Some people look like they slot in even though they might feel they don’t either.
Do you like the work?
Are you still training?
Do you like the people?

Give it time OP.

I agree that you need to give it more time, and not be so hard on yourself. Maybe have a review with your manager at the end of the first month and ask for feedback. The others may look like they are doing ok but probably feeling similar inside. And yes to the imposter syndrome, I've had this before it had a name! I'm my own worst enemy.

What's the job market like where you are? No harm in looking for something else if you really feel it's not right but I'd give it 3 months if you can, just to see if you settle.

Thank you all. Has anyone got any personal experience and how you managed to like your new workplace?

I don’t want to leave as that would be silly in this climate.

I miss my old job in terms of I knew everything. There were two toxic people in old place who had it in for me so I felt I should leave.

And you will learn to know everything in this job too op, it will come with time. And you are free to concentrate on learning, without toxic people distracting you.

I think it’s something that comes with time - a lot of the time you feel like you should hit the ground running and be up to speed right away when a lot of the time this isn’t the case and good managers understand that. Don’t be afraid to ask silly questions and don’t allow yourself to feel stuck- ask for advice and involve yourself in things. Sit in on meetings even if they aren’t directly involving your role so you understand the company and how everyone else works a little better. Oh and don’t be so hard on yourself!