I'm afraid I'm under qualified as a programmer, what should I do?

Question

I recently started a job as an Internet programmer. I have a few years of experience and I have, what I've been told, is an impressive resume. I know that I'm talented and know programming well. The requirements of this job and the intended future of my position, I believe, I am completely capable of. My problem is the way they want the programs done. It's not that I am a bad programmer, I'm just not that good with large db queries or tons of objects. I'm a straight forward and simple programmer and I have found this works best for debugging and changing scripts.

My problem is that the projects expected of me in the future are far more complex than I had anticipated and the code structure I'm supposed to use is a bit beyond my understanding. I truly feel like this is over my head and this is the first time ever. I burned out a few months ago and got a new job and I just don't feel like I can handle what is being asked of me.

What would be best for me and the company I was hired by? I feel like I should bring this to their attention and let them decide even though I do need the job. I feel as though they need someone more qualified than me. I certainly don't enjoy this line of work anymore, I just don't have other options as far as careers go.

Answer 1

try to read up on the codes you are gonna be making and try to understand them better, if you cant get it, talk to them about it and see if they think you can go it or if you can try to do it a different way or something along those lines

Answer 2

I wouldn't make a big deal about it with the company who hired you if you want to keep the job.

Learn fast- get yourself a book on database design & SQL programming (or whatever it is), get friendly with someone who knows a lot.

In ten years time, you can joke about how you knew nothing when you started this job & all your underlings'll laugh.