Does it get easier?
Everyday feels like one disaster after another, and that I may not meet metrics and/ or expectation. I’m not sure if I’m just not cut out for this or if I just need to toughen up.

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How new are you? Assuming you’re new if you’re asking the question. It does get easier. Takes 1-2 years to get the hang of everything

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Toughening up is always a good place to start.

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In the same spot. First 2 years were good. This year has been a struggle with especially difficult engagement managers and ridiculous expectations

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