I am an analyst. To be honest, I feel like I am sinking, and everyone knows it. I was not an Econ major in college (poly Sci) , and I am new to excel. However, I feel like I am constantly thrown into the deep end, and no one wants to help me, answer my questions, or help guide me through asks. I was under the impression that this would be a teaching environment. Worst feeling when you feel stupid, and you know that everyone else thinks you are stupid too. Will prob b fired.

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Sounds like you're in the wrong line of work, or more likely have been thrown into a role that you do not yet have the skills for. What we do isn't often rocket science, despite what you may read from some folks here.

That said, you should reach out for help, if you haven't already. Don't start with "I can't do this," or "I don't know how to do this, please help!"

Start with, "I'm having some difficulty with (x) part of this task. I'd like to be more efficient and contribute more. Do you have some time to discuss this?"

I don't like helping people who come from a place of desperation due to lack of skills. I sure as heck don't mind helping people who want to get better and are specific in their ask as it shows you understand enough about the problem, and the gap, to be helped.

Keep in mind it may not be that they don't want to help you, and more that they do not have a lot of time, or they may not understand your position, or any other myriad of reasons. Give it a shot, modify your approach to get your desired outcome. Don't give up easily, and if all else fails search for something that better suits you. Life is short, spend it happy.

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This is normal. Every consultant gets thrown in the deep end at first. There’s only so much that can be taught. Only constant practice and struggling through things make you better. If you can’t “swim” then you’re going to be facing issues in pretty much any job that requires technical skills.

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