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I’m starting a new role soon and this is my worry. I know it’s a step up and will be demanding so my plan is to:
Immerse myself in the role for the first few months while maintaining a balanced lifestyle outside of work to give me the best chance. I try to read up / listen to podcasts etc on aspects of the role in my spare time.
First year is your pass to ask any “stupid” questions so take advantage of it. Make notes that you can refer back to.
Mindset is key here. Understand that you got the role because you have the qualities, qualifications and profile to excel at it. Having the right mindset takes off the worry and stress.
You’ve got this.
Prior roles I have quickly picked up the duties and felt pretty settled within three months. I’m about 8 months into my current role and feel like I don’t know enough, or as much as I should. I’ve received great feedback from leadership. I ask questions and take notes. The challenge is that the work is pretty niche and heavily dependent on federal regulations so there is a steep learning curve. I spend a lot of time in meetings or reading up on stuff and trying to digest all that information.
Succes at one firm does not necessarily translate into success at another firm, particularly a production role in banking and finance. The buy box and egos that you need to navigate can be drastically different. From my experience you leave and go back to your previous employer if you can. The other thing to think about is if the new firm is giving you access to new markets, more complex deals and different products, it may make sense to give it more time. Sometimes personal growth is painful. I hope this helps.