3. Rethink if your original expectations were realistic
The strawberry generation. The avocado generation. Our generation has had our fair share of being called fruit names and stereotyped as too “starry-eyed”. But maybe, just maybe, we may have been brought up or educated in a way to expect more than what’s realistic. And hating on life for the dreariness of work.
After you’ve clarified the miscommunication, you may realise that you’d be stuck with your current job scope for at least a month or so. It’s normal. It often takes months, if not a year, to truly figure out how things work within a company. Until then, you probably wouldn’t be the best person to handle the strategic work that you’re hoping for.
Set aside the goals you’ve set before. Now that you know your temporary job scope, set new goals. Setting new expectations gives you the motivation to go to work. This is also a constructive way to help you learn the ropes faster, and hustle your way out of the “newbie work pithole.
Write down milestones you want to achieve and how you can do that. Keep track of your progress and make improvements in the areas you are weak in.
