I'm a newbie and a senior colleague said I'm slow/clumsy at work?

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And she told a friend of mine. I'm so sad, down, humiliated and lost my confidence after hearing that. Rock bottom and feel like don't wanna wake up from sleep. I'm trying to do my best. It's not like I intentionally wanna do my work slowly and clumsily. I just want to do it right and get the best result. Sigh sigh sigh this made me feel like don't wanna go to work. I don't hate her I'm just sad...

I know I have to improve and I'm trying. I hate feeling like this. Bleh.

 

[missbeans]

My take on the situation is that she isn't your immediate supervisor. If this is the case, I wouldn't pay her any mind. It sounds to me like she's just mean. If you really are concerned about whether you are doing well or not, talk to your boss. Tell him or her that someone (don't mention names, or sound like you are tattling) mentioned that you aren't keep up the pace in your work, and you would like his or her advice on how you can improve. Bosses actually really like when an employee shows the imitative to improve before he or she has to speak to them about poor performance.

 

[Amy]

Sometimes people forget what it was like to be the newbie.

I would not take it personally. Just try your best and use it as a reason to try and work harder. Everyone starts out trying to learn the system before getting good at it, and I bet this senior colleague was once just starting out themselves.

Take what friends/co-workers tell you with a grain of salt. Does this person have your best interests at hand? Office politics can be messy, and you need to be careful who you trust.

I would use it as a learning experience and try your best in the future. It is all you can do. Obviously if it was a true problem, the senior colleague would have already said something to you. The fact that you heard it through a friend just means it was an off the cuff comment about a new person~ nothing more, and you are new, so you are still learning and they understand this despite their frustration. I would try to be calm and do your job well. Quickness comes with time!

 

[fizixx]

She was being forthright and diligent. Hopefully she told you nicely, but I don't think she should have told your friend...that was kind of bad.

Nevertheless, just keep trying. Stay focused, and concentrate on what you're doing so you avoid being so clumsy. After a while you will improve and do better. Everything will be ok.

 

[gwhizcat]

It's a temporary thing - all new employees move slower, try to focus harder and want to do the job right. It takes time for ANY new job, believe me. I hate she said that to your friend (really not necessary!) but remember that you are there to do a job, and you will learn it in time. If she's concerned for you and your work effort, she could offer to help you - ask if you have any questions or need her help.

 

[Phil G]

Who cares what people think! You're new and haven't quite settled in yet. Everyone who starts a new job is a bit slow and clumsy at first until they get used to what they are doing. Once you're comfortable with what you're doing, you'll bypass those "seniors" and leave them in the dust! Good luck at your job!

 

[karen wonderful]

Telling you is good. All of us need feedback on how we are doing our job but telling someone else is unprofessional and mean. Use this as insight into her character. She has probably done this to more people than you. Don't give up. Keep trying and you will improve.