Slipping at work

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It has been a incredibly busy not stop week at work and I have been doing virtually doing only two tasks at work. I have forgotten other details I learned when I started and I feel stupid, and of course afraid I may not keep my job because of it.

What you should do:

Maybe stay an hour or two later, so you could assess what you have to do.

What are the tasks that you've done; and what do you need to do that you've forgotten about? Which ones are important; which ones aren't so important?

I remember: I had a job where I fell behind. I just sat down with myself, went over my tasks, and tried to eliminate the backlog by working a little after my usual time to leave.

in my working years, I would have to have a piece of paper with me at all times that broke down the tasks I was to complete daily.

in my working years, I would have to have a piece of paper with me at all times that broke down the tasks I was to complete daily.

I should clarify, What I meant by "details" I really mean facts such as: "is it compatible with such and such. " Stuff I had to learn about my companies products because I had been so busy answering almost only two questions for one whole month. Not daily tasks like who do I need to call today, I don't have that problem. I use a pad for that.

In that case, just make Google your friend.

I should clarify, What I meant by "details" I really mean facts such as: "is it compatible with such and such. " Stuff I had to learn about my companies products because I had been so busy answering almost only two questions for one whole month. Not daily tasks like who do I need to call today, I don't have that problem. I use a pad for that.

Gotcha.....what exactly are your "products?" If they're computer-related, you could probably find what's compatible with what via Google.

Ok there seems to be a miss communication. My company sells software and require very specific "in house knowledge" that can't be found on Google. The point is I have forgotten those details time and again, making quite a few gaffs aong the way. THe point is: i feel despressed and fearful for my livelyhood because I have made such mistakes. I have always been living with this onstant sense of dread. They haven't fired me yet because they promised me a year and then they would decide to keep me on. The only reason I have been making such mistakes is because it has been so busy I have been getting bombarded with details which has been stressful even on my boss, who is very competent.

THe irony is someone who started maybe 1 to 2 months later than me is getting canned. I know because they have talked about it openly when I was in the office.

As usual I fear for my job and my ability to live indepedntly. I really don't want to lose this job because the pay is very good, the work is relatively less stressful,they pay for my health insurance and they contribut to my 401K!