Would like some suggestions

Johnjones

I started a new job at a msp a few days ago. The amount of information is somewhat overwhelming and the other engineers are way more advanced and speaking about things I have no idea of. I was hired on as a junior engineer, but find myself worrying whether or not I'll be able to keep up with these guys. It's everything from servers, switches, firewalls, voip, etc.

I know I can learn the stuff but I need time and hands on. I just hope my manager is willing to give that to me.

Hammer80

Don't worry you're fine, your job title says it all "Junior Engineer" the key word being Junior which means you don't know know squat but that fact that they gave you the job means that they believe you have what it takes to learn this information over a period of time. Relax.

IIIMaster

Well as long as you didnt lie about your experience you are fine, they know your green so just learn and ask questions.

kohr-ah

Dont worry about it. It is a lot to take in. I remember being there. I always called it trying to drink from a fire hose.
Here is the best part though is that you will learn more faster that way being over whelmed than you would imagine. Dont worry. Everyone has been there.

Cyberscum

My advice is try to find a mentor. Ask some questions and see who is responsive to your needs. Once you identify that person ask him/her if they would not mind showing you a few things.

novovictus

Just soak it in, everyone here hit it on the head. It wouldn't hurt to take notes on things you are not familiar with and read up on them that evening. If anyone asks what you are writing down, simply tell them you are taking notes on topics you aren't strong on and plan to study up. If anything that will give you respect for admitting what you don't know, and you can come up to speed much faster.

BigMevy

Any new gig can be overwhelming at first. In my experience, depending on the job, there is about a 60-90 day acclimation period. That's why a lot of companies do a 6 month temp contract for new positions, it gives 3 months to get up to speed, and another 3 months to truly evaluate how you'll do afterwards.

Just give I your best and try not to stress out too much.

anhtran35

Same thing that happen when I first worked in a NOC. They were using terms like DOMAIN CONTROLLER; BGP: ISP etc...you'll figure it out via google and just hearing it over and over again. Then when you work in a military environment they'll throw other jargon that has nothing to do with IT.