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[Rlich]

stress at work. Have a manager who I am co managing with who is a nightmare.

So my anxiety is heightened. Just feeling worried. Not sure why work always has such a big effect on me.

I just want to wake up one day & not worry....😞

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I don't know either? Sounds like you hit nail on head,no offence meant.best wishes for future.

[Eowyn7]

Work has a huge effect on me as well. In my experience, much of it comes down to the pressure to provide for my family. If I do poorly at work I could be fired and lose our home. I carry that weight around with me at work and I'm sure it detracts from my performance. I don't know how to help you, but I thought I'd let you know I'm in the same boat. Good luck!

[Rlich in reply to Eowyn7]

Thank you. It does help to know that someone else understands . If you don’t mind me asking what do you do for a job?

[Eowyn7 in reply to Rlich]

I work in finance for an insurance company. Hbu?

[Rlich in reply to Eowyn7]

Accounting/finance ; research laboratory

[LadyO4]

Work situations are always so tricky to deal with because you get so many personalities all thrown into one environment, where everyone is grappling to see where they fit into the mix. I have more of a shy introverted type personality and struggle with controlling confrontational personalities. Controlling confrontational personalities dislike quiet people and sometimes feel they can step in and make all the decisions for everyone. Controlling people are skilled at making others feel guilty. Manipulation and control can often times be equated with "leadership" in the mind of someone who can't see past themselves.

I'm not saying your manager fits this description, but this is just one example of how employee's strengths and weaknesses can clash. It took me years and years to become completely comfortable and confident in the person God created me to be. My strengths will always be my strengths, and I continue to find ways to appreciate who I am.

You can remain faithful to be the person you are - you know why you were hired and the qualifications you bring into the job. Your manager is just one out of millions on this earth, and and may not have the same work ethics as you, but that doesn't have to change the loyalty you have to your own worth on the job. bit.ly/2DQAx9u

I hope the attached link will offer you hope and encouragement as you seek to remain faithful to be the person you were created to be.