These post are kind of old, however I'd love to have an update from all of you. I'm dealing with the same situation. I started a new job about 4 weeks ago. It's as a paralegal. I do have some experience in the field but it was a few years ago. Also the programs and the overall way this office runs is very different from what I'm used to. Everyone is very understanding of the fact that I'll need time to learn these kinds of things and I am not the type to be embarrassed about asking questions. However today was a very bad day. I was completely slammed and had to move so quickly that I didn't have time to ask questions. Although I did a lot right, I also made a few mistakes that are very silly mistakes, plus I have made these same mistakes before, in fact I was speechless when asked about it because I couldn't believe it myself. My boss was obviously frustrated because he said "you've got to be able to learn from your mistakes". It got to me so badly that I left work early, which is very out of character for me. I try to stay positive and I know that all of this will get better after I get more comfortable and learn more, but I hate it! I have been working my butt off going in early and staying late, yet it just doesn't seem like it's enough. I really want to excel in this position.