It’s OK To Not Know
Or how to stay sane at a new job
I’m a work vagabond. Over the course of six years, I tried six different jobs and now I’m at my seventh halt. This is one thing I've learnt from all these different experiences.
1. Keep calm and do your research
You can’t know everything about the new job. But you can (and probably should) try to get there. No matter what it is, don’t expect someone to hand all the information on the plate and be unbiased about it.
2. Ask for help
People tend to fear coming off as incompetent or even lazy, but asking for help makes you deal with struggles faster. Don’t just limit yourself to the people you work with. Ask advice from everyone you know (and don’t know) who are able to give some worthy piece of mind.
3. Speak your mind
Speaking your mind is good for two reasons: you get to be right; and you get to be wrong. If you’re right, you earn credibility. If you’re wrong, you will be corrected and you will be right the next time. It’s OK to hit and miss, as long as you learn from your actions.
