Been in my job for about a year, and I’m struggling. I really like my colleagues and team, but I’m really struggling with the work. It’s a role where I’m expected to be a generalist rather than specialist, working across lots of different areas, and the work is quite technical, which can make it difficult to get a grip of quickly.
Added to this, I’m finding it difficult to be open with my manager about how I’m feeling. She’s been very supportive, and always seems perceptive about what I’m doing well and what areas I should develop in, and to her credit, she does give me positive feedback where it’s due.
However, recently, she has commented that she wants to see me implementing the feedback she’s giving me, and I struggle with this. I feel like I try really hard to implement the feedback, but find it hard to actually put it into practice. I hope that makes sense?!
Also, another bit of feedback from my manager is that I should take a bit more initiative rather than seeking reassurance/second opinions from others (which is what I’ve tended to do, but am working hard to overcome). However, often, she’s said to me that she wants me to come to her more often about things. So I’ve tried to judge when to approach her for a suret about things and when to come up with a plan on my own, but it feels like I’m never making the right call.
I don’t mean to moan or vent - just wanted to post this as I’d really appreciate some views from people on how to approach this please. Thank you!