Try not to be nervous TC, I know it's hard not to be, but you got this!

There is an old saying failure isn't final... I can understand the anxiety with starting a new job but all managers realize it will take time to get your bearings... in Canada they give 90 day probationary periods.. I also suffer with anxiety and it is hard to overcome.. I have a med I take when its too much.. I also have experienced a lot of failure and it messes with your self esteem... but all success comes from failure.. people have to be willing to try... and try again if it warrants it... I hope you can overcome your feelings of inadequacy to see why they hired you.. you obviously are a good fit... believe in yourself and do your best that is all people can expect.. I wish you well in your new job.. ((hugs)) polar

Don't think of them as failures, instead think of them as learning experiences. They can be thought of as stepping stones to a career. Big hugs.

I think feeling nervous about starting a new job is natural. Obviously, we try not to let it get the best of us. I also deal with a lot of anxiety. Try to focus your thoughts on the fact that they hired you because they saw something in you that they feel will fit into the company as well as feeling you are qualified. In times like this I try to tell myself, "you can do this" over and over until you believe it because you can do this. Good luck.

TC you got this!

Attitude is everything. Write stuff down, care enough to ask questions, participate.... Learn to learn....

Be active...(((hugs)))) it's hard....

You are NOT going to fail. We are all here to support you and keep us in your mind when you start the job and know we are all standing together rooting for you, carrying balloons, and sending you big smiles and happy thoughts!!!!
Hugs

I worry about the same thing! My husband tells me " not to look at the past but use the knoledge you gained from it. You wont fail unless you think you will"

Qoute i found " mistakes just mean you are trying!"

Dont be too hard on yourself... Much love!!

Good luck, today, TC! You can do it!! We're all here for you, cheering you on!! You can do it! Big hugs and lots of love :)

Remember i can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!!

Pray that you have an accommodating boss.
I failed in the past working for other people as well. I felt quite bad after that, thinking I will never be able to work for others.
About 4 years ago, my classmate in high school, asked me if I liked working for him for 2 months, relieving a female colleague who was away on maternity leave. I thought 2 months doesn't hurt. So, I took up the job.
After the 2 months were over, he continued to hire me. So, I work for him until now.
One thing is, he is very tolerant towards me and he knows that I am bipolar, mild autistic and having OCD. I had made some mistakes before, he doesn't really scold me, but only said a few words about it and that's it.
Hope you get a tolerating boss and also hope you will do well in your new job. All the best !

Update.....second day of new job. I was told I was doing well. They told me to come back tomorrow. The girl who is training me said I am doing well!! My brain hurts. I am also waiting to see if my pdoc will rx a small dose of Ritalin. I do have trouble concentrating. For example...I used to LOVE to read. Now, I check out the same book at the library and never read more than a chapter, if that.

Failure is such a harsh word. Give yourself credit for trying and doing your best instead. Best of luck

Congrats on a great first day and I hope you have a great second day today!

Sometimes bipolar people can work.Ii worked for 10 years while bipolar and did better in some jobs, worse in others.

I'm Schizoaffective now and I'm on SSDI, which i have to be on for the rest of my life, but congrats on getting back into the workforce. I know how hard that can be from trying to do it and failing more than once.

TC,

I am glad you are doing well at your new job :-)

I agree with looney1. It's better to try something and fail at it, then not try anything at all.

Hell, I must have failed 10,000 times or so in my life. Sure, it hurts to fail..but you just have to keep trying till something works...