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Yup it takes time to get acquainted with new environments
Feeling some imposter syndrome is probably pretty common. Most people feel a little intimidated when landing in a new environment. It's good to have some perspective and remember that everyone probably goes through that. And people must have considered you qualified or you wouldn't be there. Give it time and you'll start to feel more confident.
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I used to. Then I realized nobody knows what they’re doing.
People learn new jobs at different speeds. Also, just because someone learns faster does not mean they will be better at the job in the end.
Well said! Some people turn out to be more efficient because they truly understand the environment and how they can make a difference!
Classic imposter syndrome. Some people feel this more than others and it is extremely prevailant in tech. You got through and interview process and you were hired rather than any of the other applicants, so have faith you were hired for a good reason. It's natural that other people will know more than you about some things; learn from them and cherish the additional knowledge they bring to the table; before you know it you will be bringing your own knowledge to the table too, but it always takes a bit of time to find your feet.
Thank you. Really appreciate your support. I feel sometimes I look dumb with some of the interventions on the technical discussions I make. Even though I know a lot about technology.
You’ll settle in, just give it some time.
The many "secret" things that are either never documented or something everyone "just knows".
A decent workplace would set clear expectations when you're first hired (or perhaps a good mentor). The first 3 months (or even more), they should be expecting you learn from others in the company.
Do you think is normal that peers which are more junior can challenge your thoughts of technology?
As a senior you should also be able to push back or argue when what they say doesn't make sense, but I WANT juniors to feel safe to raise their opinion on these matters. Lack of experience doesn't mean they can't make a good point.
Yes, this is very normal and I have gone through it multiple times, you got this
This is super common. I am a infrastructure manager and have worked many technologies I generally make sure I take a job in the windows, azure of environment, so if it’s IT admin, IT architect, network admin within Palo Alto or Fortinet I pick up real quick and even then takes me a few months to pick up.
Be patient and learn from your peers. This is normal. It will go more efficiently if you have a peer to show you how tasks are done "their" way. Every company has their own culture. Hang in there 💪.
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Welcome to a day in the life of being a human being. Once you settle in, you’ll be fine.
I look at it like a kid walking into a room of grownups. Everyone looks so tall in comparison. What happens over time is that you gain knowledge and “grow up” at a faster pace than the other tall people in the room and you eventually find yourself just one of the crowd. I feel like, then, it’s your responsibility to help the next “kid” that walks into the room to grow up too.
I'd go so far as to say that if you don't feel a bit overwhelmed, you are either not stretching yourself, or you are too arrogant. So if you are feeling a bit out of the loop, that's good, not bad. However ... I have had one job where I really was out of my depth; the skill is seeing the difference between imposter syndrome and 'get out of there before they realise' :-)
Like others have said just give it some time. It usually takes time to get the job down and feel like you are secure in your role. I hate being the new person and have to learn everything all over again. But you will get the hang of it if you give it some time.
It's a normal situation. Read some HBR books on office politics, and everything will be fine.