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Started new job, given difficult/impossible project. What to do?
I just started a great new job, but my company is already using another company for the services I was hired to provideSwitching to a different job immediately after taking a new oneNot being assigned work because project managers don't want the new personQuitting after one month because I don't like the project I've been put intoHow to respond to, “How long will this take?” when in a new job positionAdvice required for job profileNo tasks on new job after my integration period finishedAssigned to project but have nothing to do?New job with short projectHow can I get out of this unsustainable project when I'm so new?
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Almost 2 months ago I started a new (data scientist) job. I was assigned to a team that has not used machine learning before. They have assigned me a wretchedly difficult project that I'm simply not enjoying. There is a second team in the company's analytics arm which is doing stuff that seems more routine, feasible, and interesting, and I would like to join the team. Actually, my interview for this position was with members of this team, and I took the position because the work they described seemed quite exciting. Unfortunately, when I showed up, they assigned me to a different team (the one I'm on now) with a lousy and monumentally challenging project. To their credit, they explained to my why they were assigning me to this team, because they really needed someone. They asked me whether I'd like to join, and my mistake was saying 'yes'. I should have put my foot down and asked to be assigned to the team I interviewed with, but first-day timidness took over.
On my current team, I've put a lot of effort into the project they assigned me but have made little progress in nearly 2 months. At this point, is is too late to ask to be moved to the other team? I don't want it to look like I simply gave up on this project because I failed at it, and now want to "try my luck" on another team. Is it worth trying to move to another job? I am worried that a 2-3 month job on my resume would not look good at all. Any advice from anyone who has gone through this would be much appreciated!!
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Almost 2 months ago I started a new (data scientist) job. I was assigned to a team that has not used machine learning before. They have assigned me a wretchedly difficult project that I'm simply not enjoying. There is a second team in the company's analytics arm which is doing stuff that seems more routine, feasible, and interesting, and I would like to join the team. Actually, my interview for this position was with members of this team, and I took the position because the work they described seemed quite exciting. Unfortunately, when I showed up, they assigned me to a different team (the one I'm on now) with a lousy and monumentally challenging project. To their credit, they explained to my why they were assigning me to this team, because they really needed someone. They asked me whether I'd like to join, and my mistake was saying 'yes'. I should have put my foot down and asked to be assigned to the team I interviewed with, but first-day timidness took over.
On my current team, I've put a lot of effort into the project they assigned me but have made little progress in nearly 2 months. At this point, is is too late to ask to be moved to the other team? I don't want it to look like I simply gave up on this project because I failed at it, and now want to "try my luck" on another team. Is it worth trying to move to another job? I am worried that a 2-3 month job on my resume would not look good at all. Any advice from anyone who has gone through this would be much appreciated!!
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Almost 2 months ago I started a new (data scientist) job. I was assigned to a team that has not used machine learning before. They have assigned me a wretchedly difficult project that I'm simply not enjoying. There is a second team in the company's analytics arm which is doing stuff that seems more routine, feasible, and interesting, and I would like to join the team. Actually, my interview for this position was with members of this team, and I took the position because the work they described seemed quite exciting. Unfortunately, when I showed up, they assigned me to a different team (the one I'm on now) with a lousy and monumentally challenging project. To their credit, they explained to my why they were assigning me to this team, because they really needed someone. They asked me whether I'd like to join, and my mistake was saying 'yes'. I should have put my foot down and asked to be assigned to the team I interviewed with, but first-day timidness took over.
On my current team, I've put a lot of effort into the project they assigned me but have made little progress in nearly 2 months. At this point, is is too late to ask to be moved to the other team? I don't want it to look like I simply gave up on this project because I failed at it, and now want to "try my luck" on another team. Is it worth trying to move to another job? I am worried that a 2-3 month job on my resume would not look good at all. Any advice from anyone who has gone through this would be much appreciated!!
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Almost 2 months ago I started a new (data scientist) job. I was assigned to a team that has not used machine learning before. They have assigned me a wretchedly difficult project that I'm simply not enjoying. There is a second team in the company's analytics arm which is doing stuff that seems more routine, feasible, and interesting, and I would like to join the team. Actually, my interview for this position was with members of this team, and I took the position because the work they described seemed quite exciting. Unfortunately, when I showed up, they assigned me to a different team (the one I'm on now) with a lousy and monumentally challenging project. To their credit, they explained to my why they were assigning me to this team, because they really needed someone. They asked me whether I'd like to join, and my mistake was saying 'yes'. I should have put my foot down and asked to be assigned to the team I interviewed with, but first-day timidness took over.
On my current team, I've put a lot of effort into the project they assigned me but have made little progress in nearly 2 months. At this point, is is too late to ask to be moved to the other team? I don't want it to look like I simply gave up on this project because I failed at it, and now want to "try my luck" on another team. Is it worth trying to move to another job? I am worried that a 2-3 month job on my resume would not look good at all. Any advice from anyone who has gone through this would be much appreciated!!
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Have you talked to your manager about this? If not, you should.
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What to do?
Your job. You practically volunteered for this job so at this point it's too late to go back without damaging your reputation at this workplace. As you said a 2-3 month job will look bad on your resume so your only other option is to take on this task head on and do your best.
Depending on what kind of personality your boss is (is he sales or engineering minded) it might be wise to be as transparent as you can. Be upfront about the complexities and difficulties of the task and manage his expectations. If you need help ask for it.
If you're not up for the job and don't think you can do it at all now is the time to do something about that. Either look for another job or speak to your boss and tell him you can't do this. But as I said there is a real possibility this will tarnish your reputation.
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Your job. You practically volunteered for this job so at this point it's too late to go back without damaging your reputation at this workplace. As you said a 2-3 month job will look bad on your resume so your only other option is to take on this task head on and do your best.
Depending on what kind of personality your boss is (is he sales or engineering minded) it might be wise to be as transparent as you can. Be upfront about the complexities and difficulties of the task and manage his expectations. If you need help ask for it.
If you're not up for the job and don't think you can do it at all now is the time to do something about that. Either look for another job or speak to your boss and tell him you can't do this. But as I said there is a real possibility this will tarnish your reputation.
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What to do?
Your job. You practically volunteered for this job so at this point it's too late to go back without damaging your reputation at this workplace. As you said a 2-3 month job will look bad on your resume so your only other option is to take on this task head on and do your best.
Depending on what kind of personality your boss is (is he sales or engineering minded) it might be wise to be as transparent as you can. Be upfront about the complexities and difficulties of the task and manage his expectations. If you need help ask for it.
If you're not up for the job and don't think you can do it at all now is the time to do something about that. Either look for another job or speak to your boss and tell him you can't do this. But as I said there is a real possibility this will tarnish your reputation.
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What to do?
Your job. You practically volunteered for this job so at this point it's too late to go back without damaging your reputation at this workplace. As you said a 2-3 month job will look bad on your resume so your only other option is to take on this task head on and do your best.
Depending on what kind of personality your boss is (is he sales or engineering minded) it might be wise to be as transparent as you can. Be upfront about the complexities and difficulties of the task and manage his expectations. If you need help ask for it.
If you're not up for the job and don't think you can do it at all now is the time to do something about that. Either look for another job or speak to your boss and tell him you can't do this. But as I said there is a real possibility this will tarnish your reputation.
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What to do?
Your job. You practically volunteered for this job so at this point it's too late to go back without damaging your reputation at this workplace. As you said a 2-3 month job will look bad on your resume so your only other option is to take on this task head on and do your best.
Depending on what kind of personality your boss is (is he sales or engineering minded) it might be wise to be as transparent as you can. Be upfront about the complexities and difficulties of the task and manage his expectations. If you need help ask for it.
If you're not up for the job and don't think you can do it at all now is the time to do something about that. Either look for another job or speak to your boss and tell him you can't do this. But as I said there is a real possibility this will tarnish your reputation.
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Have you talked to your manager about this? If not, you should.
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