Is it OK to make mistakes on your first job?
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Is it OK to make mistakes on your first job?
It’s normal and fine. This isn’t even really news, because your letter makes it clear you already know that, and know that you can’t learn and grow without mistakes, which is good. That makes this easier to tackle than if at some level you thought people worthy of their jobs never mess up.
How do I stop being scared of making mistakes at work?
You can try these steps to help you work through any anxiety you may have about making mistakes:
- Acknowledge the fear.
- Change your mindset.
- Seek to learn as much as possible.
- Ask for help when you need it.
- Assess the mistake.
- Develop an action plan.
- Tell the appropriate people.
- Take notes to avoid making similar mistakes.
Is it normal to make mistakes when learning new things?
It’s normal to make mistakes, especially when something is new to you. There is a level of mistakes that would be problematic, of course. But it’s significant that you’re not repeating your mistakes; you’re learning from them and getting it right the next time. And yes, then you run into something new and make another mistake.
What do you look for when managing someone who makes mistakes?
As a manager, when I’m managing someone relatively new who’s making mistakes, here’s what I look at to determine how concerned to be: Is the person taking the mistakes seriously and learning lessons for next time? Are they adjusting their systems and their thinking to prevent those mistakes from happening again?
Why isn’t my manager worried about my mistakes at my new job?
Based on what you wrote, I suspect the reason your manager isn’t worried is because your mistakes fall in the “still learning” category, not the “careless/bad judgment” category. If you can really internalize that — that this is normal for a new job and you’re doing just fine — that will probably help with your nerves.
How can I stop being so anxious when I start a job?
If you can really internalize that — that this is normal for a new job and you’re doing just fine — that will probably help with your nerves. And once you feel less anxious you’ll probably be more present and focused on your work, which will lead to fewer mistakes — and then you’ll be in a more positive cycle that reinforces itself.