I started a new job and I’m struggling. I don’t feel as productive as I feel I should be. Projects are taking me longer than they should because their templates and systems are new to me. I’m having to hunt for stuff and my coworkers aren’t overly helpful (even though they are nice). Everything is overwhelming and I’m terrified I will be fired because I am billing too many hours on simple tasks. I know that I can do this but I’m afraid they’re going to fire me before I get my feet under me.

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There is always a ramp up period when you start at a new firm. What you are describing sounds normal if you just started at the firm.

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Talk to a partner and make sure they know your time is meant to be cut for learning. They expect this.

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If you’re truly worried about getting fired, have you considered cutting your time a bit? As in not billing for the entire time it took you? It sucks but I’d prefer that over being let go if that’s truly a concern.

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Do you have a mentor, sponsor, or attorney friend at the firm with whom you can talk?

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