How do I explain to my manager that I have no clue what is going on and overall don’t feel like I’m doing a good job? I have raised to him a few times that I don’t feel comfortable in the job and feel like I’m not performing, but he always brushes away and says I’m doing fine. How do I make him pressure test me to check where I stand in case I fail in the future, without potentially being fired in the process? 4 months post-MBA hire if that matters, with another 2 months left on the case.

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Yeah your manager is gonna write your review, so i wouldn’t worry from a performance metrics standpoint.

As for feeling comfortable, 4 months in is basically nothing. It took me a solid 6 months before I felt anything remotely comfortable, and 2 years until i started to feel actually strong in the role (ebbed and flowed, but overall still have my weak times 2 years in).

You’re rushing the process. There’s a reason you won’t have a performance review your first review cycle

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But what if something goes terribly wrong?

I’ve heard this is common in consulting and especially at MBB.

It comes with the job and like K1 said, it takes time. Just keep being a sponge and find good sponsors.

There’s an IG account called keytothetop and a YT account called FirmLearning that have good content to ease the transition a bit. Both are ex-McK

We all have imposter syndrome. Eventually you sort of realise pretty much everyone else does too

Op - I’m concerned about your EQ. He said you were fine. Would he lie? Why would you want to create a problem when there is none? Do you want him to think you are bad, when actually you are not? Why not reframe your line of questioning… I think I’m doing well but want to do even better, what are areas for improvement to take it to next level. Get some coaching from someone outside the team on how to ask for feedback, and the right tempo for these convo’s. I am concerned you are self sabatoging.

Thanks so much for your advice 🙏🏼

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