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[AnnGemini]

Hi, everyone. I just join this community today, and I need some advice from you guys because I'm very confused. I'm currently working part-time at a coffee shop (my first job). But I can't focus at work, I usually make little mistakes and when my coworkers or supervisor criticize me for it, I try to remember but later do it again(unintentionally). I don't know what tasks to prioritize, and space out while coworkers were trying to teach me something. These problems make them very angry and resentful at me. Because they were able to do things normally and I can't, so I thought there is something wrong with me and that gives me a lot of anxiety. I don't know if anyone else has those problems or is it just me? If you have had it, can you give me some advice? Thanks.

[quietlylost]

Give yourself some time. Starting a new job is difficult, especially one like yours where there's so much to learn and keep track of. Be kind to yourself and acknowledge that you're doing the best you can and that it's okay to make mistakes.

That being said, it's also okay to ask co-workers for tips and tricks. "How did you learn to keep track of all this?" "What did you find helpful when you first started?" "What were some of the mistakes that you used to make or still make?" Hopefully they'll be kind enough to share since you're all a part of the team.

There are other tips too like taking home a menu to memorize, doing a role play or mock practice when business is slow, taking notes on a notepad or your phone, and even setting up little activities like timing how long it takes you to do something.

Proficiency comes with practice. You're still new, so you can't be expected to be perfect. Hang in there!

[AnnGemini in reply to quietlylost]

Thank you so much for your genuine advice! I'll try them as much as I could. I'm just so anxious about everything, even reading or replying to your comment makes me anxious too, haha ( I've fixed this 6 times already). But again, thank you :))))

[LoveDogs71]

I sure remember working at a pizza place back in the 90's and making tons of mistakes. Back then I had no idea that I had ADHD. Sorry what you are going through. You are not alone.

[AnnGemini in reply to LoveDogs71]

Thank you, it's so relieved to know I'm not the only one.