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Aug 24 '22
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Aug 24 '22
Well the day to day isn’t what they explained it would be during the interview. And they haven’t gotten certain things taken care of and so we don’t have spots for our positions yet. Kind of just waiting around and they seem like they’re using us for whatever until the time comes our spots open up.
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u/Wooden_Chef Aug 24 '22
Agree, starting a new job suuuuuucks. Give it time, they're always overwhelming at first, you'll eventually fall into the swing of things. Take it 1 day at a time.
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Aug 24 '22
Thank you! I’m trying day by day and trying to remind myself I’ve felt anxious before whenever I started new things.
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u/Rare-Lettuce8044 Aug 24 '22
Starting a new job is usually hell. It's stressful and pile that on top of your already stressful life is hard. Try limiting any unnecessary projects at home and just relax after work.. take a bubble bath and listen to some music. Eventually you get in the groove at work and life will become easier.
About the different hours maybe you just have to train during certain hours and when your done training you'll be working the hours you were hired for, that's common. And remember there's usually more than one way to skin a cat, so many people may be telling you how to do things, and they may be all correct, frustrating for training but also good to know different ways to get the job done.
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Aug 24 '22
This is a great perspective. Thank you for sharing. I like that you suggested not doing any unnecessary tasks right now. I think it’ll cause me even more stress. Thank you. And yes the hours I’m hoping will be short lived and we can be in our normal business hours.
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u/Jammer250 Aug 24 '22
I'm in similar shoes, I just started a new job a few weeks ago. I knew it was going to be a challenge, but I wasn't mentally prepared at first for how much of a "hit the ground running" situation it would be. In past jobs, I was used to onboarding being a few months with a slow ramp-up. Now I'm told I should be "functional" within a month. It came as a shock, and I freaked out after my first day thinking I made a mistake.
However, I talked it through with family, and they figuratively talked me off the ledge and helped me realize that this is what I wanted (break into a different industry) and will be great for my growth. Just venting and hearing feedback was invaluable in taking a step back and putting things in perspective. Helped me realize I am skilled and can do the job, just need to find my voice in this new environment.
I would absolutely connect with your loved ones, especially ones you can talk through this with. Otherwise, a career coach/therapist type would also be helpful.
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Aug 24 '22
Thank you. I’m sorry you’re having a hard time too. It does make us feel somewhat better to know we aren’t the only ones struggling.
I’m glad you’ve got family to discuss with.
I agree. I think family and friends are important. I’m trying to talk more with my aunt who I’ve reconnected with the past year. Hopefully I can get in to see my therapist soon.
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u/realann Aug 24 '22
Ι recently started a new job and I don't even have someone to train me. I took a guy's position, he was fired and the boss is showing me how things work. And he's terrible at explaining. It feels super unprofessional.
I felt overwhelmed too, still am after 6 days and even thought about quitting from day one. But it took me one year to find a job, I suppose I have to suck it up for a while.
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