I think that the title is self-explanatory.
If someone told me that quitting university would lead my life down the path where I have to use excel every day, I might have thought twice about signing those papers. As any other office job, I have to use excel and I am not a fan.
I never took a course in excel, but it’s on my to-do list because, as much as I hate it, it is very useful to me. So, the last thing I learned are some new features in excel which I had to google while working because google is sometimes my only friend and support system.
I just cannot force myself to sit down and start a course in excel. I am currently back on my decision to get my PM certificate and I have to put my entire focus on that, so an excel tutorial is just not something I can get excited about so I will just stick to googling whenever I need something.
Love,
Luna
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Hey, don’t worry, some of us (like myself) went all the way to get their degree in science and still have ended up working with MS Excel everyday in an office job 🙂 I would suggest (just an opinion) to do those seminars, they helped me a lot. Never stop googling, I’m afraid that’s, well, mandatory. I include my email address, never hesitate to ask for advice, who knows, I might know something that helps. Best of luck.
💯 I couldn’t agree more!
Yas
Ironic that I just finished a course that had a ton of Excel work in it, and just started a course that has even more lol
Excel is unavoidable nowadays if you work in any kind of office environment. Unfortunately. 😄
Unfortunately, indeed!
Yes. I think my life would have been just fine if I never had to see an Excel spreadsheet again, but alas…here we are 😄
LinkedIn learning had online excel tutorial, you may sign up for the trial for free to see if that works for you?
Thanks for the advice. Linkedin used to spam me with notifications about their courses and I muted all of them, but now I might have to go back and check it out.
Excel is used in almost every office so it’s impossible to ignore it. I also use Google whenever I stuck in Excel or need some solution. Excel is so vast that it’s difficult to remember all the things.
Oh I hate it when I learn something new in excel, don’t use it for a while and then I have to google it all over again because I forgot how to do it!
We lawyers apparently aren’t good with numbers (it’s myth btw). I have relied on that to studiously avoid the green monster of Excel but then again, I’m not a fan of Word either. Give me a pen and paper any day of the week — LOL. Take care, Jules
Wait, there’s a program that opens when I hit that icon? 😂
Yes, you have been warned. Do not click on it!
Luna, your journey is relatable to many who find themselves navigating the world of work without formal training in certain essential tools like Excel. It’s commendable how you’re adapting and utilizing Google as your resource. Remember, learning doesn’t always have to follow a structured course; sometimes, it’s about embracing challenges as they come and finding solutions as needed. Pursuing your PM certificate is a valuable endeavor, and once you’ve accomplished that, you may find more time and motivation to explore Excel further. Keep up the perseverance, Luna, and know that each small step you take contributes to your growth and success. Best wishes on your journey ahead!
Thank you for such a nice comment! I do believe that Excel and the basic office system should be taught in schools, basically everyone has to use it at some point.
Catchy title. I am myself trying to move away from excel – mostly towards programming languages. The transformation is hard, what is normally called as a steep learning curve. Something I should have done more while I was at the university.
Good luck with the PM certification!
Nice work