I think the main thing that I struggle with in my new job is the lack of independence and decision-making abilities. In my previous job, I was so used to having [almost] the final say in what happened in my division, and almost everything I did, I was able to do without approval or supervision.
Now that I'm starting a new job, I constantly have to have everything I do double-checked by my boss. I realize the importance of this, and am not bitter or anything. It's just frustrating. I want to prove my worth and show that I can be autonomous and counted on to do things by myself, and I hate having to bother my boss with proof-reading and approvals. My boss is also quite particular in the way she wants things done, and I am still figuring that out. I'm also learning to take changes and [constructive] criticisms, improve my work, and move on. It's hard to be new, and not do everything right the first time. Especially for a perfectionist.
In other news, I am [slowly] getting better, and may try to close on a car today. It's a little white 2008 Toyota Corolla, with very low miles and a good price. Here's to having a new car by the end of the week!
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