How long did it take you to get comfortable at a new role & new company? I am an experienced hire so I have work experience but learning new systems/processes/people/etc is much more overwhelming than I expected. 2 weeks in and I still feel like a fish out of water.

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Most people take 6 months or more to actually become good at a new job in my experience. Not fully grasping the lay of the land after 2 weeks doesn't sound concerning. Especially since you are aware of it.

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At least a year. You need to see the whole business cycle

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2-3 years in all honesty

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About a month and a half after I left Crowe.

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5-6 months with adequate training.

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In a former role in public accounting - about 6 months to feel comfortable but much more comfortable after a year.
But private accounting id say 3-6 months to feel comfortable and again a year to be fully cosy!

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It’s a new role in public. I’m coming from another public firm. It’s so different!

Took me between 6 months and a year. Still learning new stuff all the time but not feeling overwhelmed by it any longer. Good Luck!

One year you should begin to feel more comfortable

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