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What do I do? I am underqualified for my job

What do I do? I am underqualified for my job

So I work in the education field and got hired for a position I thought I would be prepared for (planning student activities over summer and throughout the school year). I want to point out that I am trained and educated in education, and no other fields. Well once I had the job it went okay for the first year or so but this year I am being asked to do marketing. Previously the only marketing I had to do was put up a few flyers. Now I am being asked to build out events, know marketing terms, and how to raise engagement in the program.

I feel I am not cut out for this job as the focus has become more marketing than education. I feel overwhelmed and out of my depth and every move I make seems to be the wrong one. I am considering leaving this job and transferring to a different role more suited to my skillset but until this happens, I would like to keep my paycheck as long as possible. I was pushed to take the position because I am creative and hardworking, but this doesn't replace marketing knowledge/ experience.

I need advice from anyone- what do I do?



Top Answer/Comment:

what do I do?

If you knew how to do the new work, would you want to do it? If so, ask for training. If not, you could either ask for different assignments or look for a new job that's more aligned with what you do want to do.

If they're asking you to do something that's radically different than what your previous background was, they should be providing you training to make the transition, not just changing your role and expecting you to figure it out.

If you decide to stay in this new role, I would encourage you to meet with your manager to work out a training plan and to get access to learning resources related to your new role.

I would also encourage you to set realistic expectations with them about how long it'll take you to get up and running in your new role and to keep them updated on your progress.

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