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I have recently been promoted and I've been given more responsibilities. Although I'm very excited I do feel like I've been dropped in the deep end. Should I ask for some sort of training? Or will this make me look like I don't know what I'm doing and I don't deserve the promotion? - Tumi
Hi Tumi,
Thanks for your question. I think you are very brave to admit that you feel a little overwhelmed and I commend you for that.
You would be surprised to find out that probably 80% of people feel like they don't know what they're doing in a new position. So it's completely normal and very common, so don't stress.
My answer is yes, you should definitely ask if you don't know how to do something and also ask your manager for more training. This will definitely not take credibility away from you, in fact it is far better to ask before just steaming ahead with a task at the risk of doing it incorrectly. I am absolutely sure your superiors would appreciate you asking before doing.
Good luck Tumi, I'm sure you'll learn in no time at all.
Always love what you do!
Juliette
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