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TC40
TC40

I shared in another post the fact that I am starting “another” new job on Thursday of this week. I am so scared of what is going to happen if things don’t work out. I feel like I will have a nervous breakdown and become  suicidal or something. I am TRYING hard to keep being positive and going into it with a “can do” attitude. I am feeling very nervous and anxious about it.  I just really need something to work out so that I can get into a set routine. All of this stop and start has not been very good for my mental health. 

SullenKitty
SullenKitty
It's always nerve racking to start a new job. I always feel just like you. All you can do is do your best to feel prepared and when the big first day arrives, take a deep breath and put on a big smile. Some times acting confident will make you actually feel confident.

I wish you luck!
arfie
arfie
Fortifying support, TC. Hope the job works into a stabilizing element to lead you to healing places. When I catch myself agonizing over a new endeavor, I try to break it down into smaller tasks and celebrate even the tiniest achievements.

E.g.
You made this post asking for emotional support. Yay you!!! Well done. Whacha gonna do to celebrate? My grandson has a new whoopie cushion he can loan you for a quick toot. . .

Gentle support while you work it out, TC. Keep us posted.
chris138
chris138
TC40. I have been in the same boat. Jobs, and money are like oil and water to me. They don't mix. I had such a shitty decade or so of bad luck at jobs. I feel you on that front. Quite honestly I personally fucked up more fool proof shit than anyone on this earth I feel. For me it's my mouth. I cant shut up.

Anyhoo. I just wanted to post that I feel you, and just keep trying. Sometimes its not your fault, but the fault of an employer. There are really bad employers out there. Don't think of suicide though. Jobs are important, but not that important. I hope your new job works out for you.
CatinMichigan
CatinMichigan
TC, good luck with the new job. Just think how lucky you are that you're still working! I'm on disability and only able to work part-time now.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I always get nervous with job changes too. Take it in stride. One moment at a time. One breath at a time. One step at a time. Be YOU. No one can be youer than you. You’ve got this
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
TC, wishing you luck. Yes, be confident.

I know it’s hard not to think about past experiences in this new one. I seem to get stuck with frustrating bosses each job, and other issues, and it feels like it repeats. But I work on confidence in my therapy, and work out ways to approach problems as best I can. Keep trying, keep trying.
beckyp
beckyp
I pray this job works out for you TC. I know you have had a very hard time with jobs and that does cause a lot of anxiety and worry. All I can say is to go in, do what they tell you to do, and just take it one day at a time. Try not to worry about what might happen tomorrow, just get through each day, Congrats on finding a new job.
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