394: Was I Unknowingly a Sugar Daddy? | Feedback Friday

Onboarding

Navigating a new job during a pandemic presents unique challenges, especially when joining a company with a fast-paced environment and little team interaction. Gabriel Mizrahi shares the experience of a new product manager who feels isolated and overwhelmed due to the lack of onboarding support and team bonding activities 1. Jordan Harbinger acknowledges the difficulties of remote onboarding, emphasizing that the absence of in-person interactions can hinder one's sense of belonging and performance 2. He suggests that the lack of communication and support is not the individual's fault, but rather a systemic issue within the company 3.

You don't get to meet the team. You don't get to hang out. There's no banter. There's no team-building like, like not even the water cooler stuff.

--- Jordan Harbinger

To overcome these hurdles, Gabriel advises making an extra effort to connect with colleagues through virtual meetings and being proactive in reaching out to others 3.

   

Confidence

Building confidence in a challenging work environment requires acknowledging one's mistakes and actively seeking improvement. Gabriel Mizrahi discusses the importance of distinguishing between imposter syndrome and genuine areas for growth, encouraging individuals to embrace their shortcomings as opportunities for development 4. He emphasizes that the company hired the individual for their potential, not perfection, and that hard work and patience will eventually lead to success 5.

If they thought that you couldn't do the job, they would not have hired you.

--- Gabriel Mizrahi

Jordan Harbinger adds that while start-up environments can be intense and demanding, they also offer valuable learning experiences that can enhance one's professional reputation 5.