How long does it take to feel confident and independent at a new job?

A lot of you know I started my new job (yay me). It’s going okay so far. Second week in and I was already working by myself 90% of the time but had to ask my trainer/co-worker questions on a lot of small details I bump in to. I know how to do the job and I pretty much get it but there’s just so much details and the way they do things that go into it.

I write down as many notes as I can but I still run into new situations that we didn’t cover so I end up with questions. I try to keep a list of questions so I can go to her at one time instead of asking her questions every second. I am paranoid I feel annoying asking questions. My first job condemned me for it and said I question authority….seriously.

Some days are a breeze and some days my work load just piles up in seconds and interruptions constantly through students and staff that pop in unannounced to ask me a question. When the work load piles I feel overwhelmed. I pretty much dived straight in to this position. Like I said for the most part I know what I’m supposed to generally do but then different scenarios always pop up where I have to ask questions. I hate feeling stupid during the new job phase.

How long did it take you to feel confident at your job and independent? They mentioned I caught on well and my boss said I am remarkable taking initiative and already working…. But to be honest I am not confident and I constantly feel like I have questions.