Eager to start work, I arrived the first day at an Interior Design Company, only to find that there were instructions left for me to do a survey. Fresh out of college and wet behind the ears, I was unfamiliar with the term, I wasn’t quite sure what was expected of me.
Being young and not wanting to show my ignorance, I was embarrassed to ask for help.
I managed to fumble my way through the process and do what was required of me; however I had to return for a second visit as I had missed a few measurements. My boss told me that that wasn’t to happen again.
Being thrown in the deep end you learn pretty quickly; however it doesn’t stop you from making mistakes, and although making mistakes isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it can sometimes be avoided if there is someone there with experience to guide you.
The experience I gained at this company was enormous. Our boss gave us the autonomy to manage our projects from start to finish. We worked as individuals and as part of a group, and the responsibility I had been given was incredible.
I learnt a tremendous amount from my boss and colleagues, and they gained a lot from me as well; but the one thing that I took away from this experience, was to ask for help when you need it.
When someone starts out they may or may not have someone showing them the ropes. Obviously it is a lot easier if there is someone there to guide them through the process.
Sometimes you may be given a difficult task and not know where to go for help, thus you struggle and fumble your way through, so not to be seen as being incapable.
Today, many employees are under enormous stress as they face unclear expectations in their work environments; confusion or conflict between co-workers or departments; concerns about increased workloads and difficult work; and uncertainty about their future and stability. No wonder so many people are disengaged.
Mentors can play a part in helping workers with their struggles. They can support, guide, motivate and help employees tap into resources that can help them alleviate their stress and workplace anxiety.
We don’t believe that employees should have to struggle their way through work each day as this is not beneficial to an organisation or their staff.
Its simple. If you need help, ask for it!
On the flip side, because you may have experienced some difficulty yourself, does not mean that others should too. If anything, knowing the struggle you went through, means you should be more than willing to help others avoid the same situation.
Consider how you would have liked to have been treated as a new employee?
Would you have wanted people to support you? Would you have wanted people to call on for help?
Sometimes you may have to look outside your workplace for support. Mentors Insync can help you get connected to a mentor. We believe everyone should have access to mentors who are willing to share their knowledge, skills and experiences.
We encourage you to join our community and gain the necessary skills available to all our members. Gain the benefits without the struggle.
Written by Chantel Cleminson
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