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Asked: April 19, 20182018-04-19T01:18:50+01:00 2018-04-19T01:18:50+01:00In: Management

I keep getting tasks that are above my skill level. How can I address this without coming accross as grossly incompetent?

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I’m 6 months into a new job that uses a technology I’ve had no experience in (but am trying really hard to learn). Often I get tasks that I have real difficulty with. I flag this: I say that I’ve never done that before and I’ll have difficulty. I get some help, but the task always takes way longer than estimated and is done pretty badly. This puts me under a huge amount of stress and is embarrassing as my tasks often get rejected at QA.

I’m all for learning but its just too much. I need to master things incrementally, not all at once. Or else do a proper course on the subject.

How can I talk to my boss about this without looking like I’m useless or backing away from challenges?

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      Ahmed Hassan
      2018-04-19T01:20:00+01:00Added an answer on April 19, 2018 at 1:20 am

      First, this answer hinges on the fact that you do mention to those who are assigning you tasks that you will have difficulty with them, and that this is accepted. Particularly in a junior role, even if only with a specific technology stack, that really should be accepted; nobody can expect someone who has only worked with a technology stack and a mass of source code for half a year to be as productive as someone who has been doing the same for years.

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    2. John Peter
      2018-04-19T01:20:25+01:00Added an answer on April 19, 2018 at 1:20 am

      A less confrontational way to address this is to ask your boss to help you understand why he thinks you can handle these tasks. The other part of this discyion is to help clarify expectations. Who knows, you may find that they really don’t expect you to handle this, but you’re there only hope at the moment. Do your best.

      Even if you were given tasks you can easily perform, you always want to know what is expected of you from your immediate supervisor. I always suggest focusing on meeting his expectations. It will make your job more successful in the short and long-term.

      Since you’re new to the job, there are many aspects I think you’re misunderstanding and putting too much pressure on yourself because so far, you’ve never mentioned anyone complaining or giving you negative feedback.

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    3. Barry Carter
      2018-04-19T01:20:32+01:00Added an answer on April 19, 2018 at 1:20 am

      Your boss probably knows that this is new tech for you, and that your results take longer and are less robust. As you say in your comment, the real experts are just too busy – you’re all he’s got. Thus, don’t assume that you are performing below expectations, because you’re not expected to have mastered the technology.

      Your boss might also think that the best way for you to master the technology is to dive head-first into it. A lot of people don’t realize that other people think differently, and learn differently! It’s up to you to let your boss know that you think a different way would be more effective.

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    4. Wisdom Gideon Head of Studies
      2022-06-04T06:30:07+01:00Added an answer on June 4, 2022 at 6:30 am

      In order to keep your job secure, I would advise you start learning those skills and get better at it. And don’t tell your superior because he might think you aren’t fit for the job. Instead you can ask your good friend at work to help you out.

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    5. Chidera Basil Head of Studies
      2022-06-15T10:11:28+01:00Added an answer on June 15, 2022 at 10:11 am

      Sometimes as man you don’t need to go under training before your become competent
      So actually learning about the job might be from your colleague by mere seeing of what they do

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    6. High way Lecturer
      2022-06-15T10:41:34+01:00Added an answer on June 15, 2022 at 10:41 am

      No task is easy to complete but I guess with acquiring the the skill to tackle the task will be helpful. Success means being prepared meeting opportunity.

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