Lowell S. answered • 05/07/25
Healthcare Leader & Mentor/Leadership/Communication Coach
You’re not alone in this. Not even close.
Starting any new job is overwhelming, but when it’s your first job and you’re one of only two testers on the team? Yeah, of course you’re feeling the weight. That doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you care. And that already puts you ahead of the game.
Let me be real with you: no one, and I mean no one, feels fully confident a month into their first tech role. Most of us fake it for a while. Some of us fake it for years. Confidence doesn’t come from reading the manual or finishing training. It comes from struggling, asking questions, fixing bugs, breaking things, fixing them again… and slowly realizing, “Oh wow, I’m doing it.”
You said you feel like quitting sometimes. I’ve been there. We all have. But here’s the truth: if you leave now, you’re cutting yourself off right before the growth starts to show. Give yourself at least three months, honestly, six is better. You’ll be amazed how much you’ll learn in that time, even if it’s messy.
What you’re going through isn’t a sign you’re in the wrong job, it’s a sign you’re growing. It’s just uncomfortable. Growth always is.
Here’s what I’d recommend:
·Keep a small notebook and jot down what you learn each day. Even the tiniest things. You’ll start to see your progress.
·Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You’re not expected to know everything. Good coworkers respect people who want to learn.
·And most importantly, be kind to yourself. You’re learning a whole new language, culture, and rhythm all at once.
You were hired for a reason. They saw something in you. Keep showing up. Keep trying. That’s what turns beginners into pros.
Don’t quit yet, you’re just getting started.
