Starting a New Job

[Socal_Nate]

I started a new job today. My anxiety was through the roof. I keep thinking that everybody thinks I’m an idiot and I’m going to get fired. Posting this helps.

[CatIsMyCopilot]

I'm always miserable starting a new job >_< It's really hard, while you're still learning the ropes, to feel secure. I'm glad posting helps, and just remember that this period will end eventually, as you settle in.

[greenyartist]

I know how you feel. I've had very few jobs that I didn't feel like I was constantly failing and at risk of being fired even when I was doing nothing wrong. Just remind yourself that if you were doing something so bad then somebody would have told you! Sometimes no comments on your work performance is actually praise for your work performance

[Lizz1989]

I know the feeling I had to quit my previous job cause I couldn’t control my anxiety I was missing work way too much and now I got a new job and I’ve only been there 3 months and this is my 3rd week that I haven’t gone all because of all this anxiety it’s just very scary and debilitating

[hypercat54]

Hi I know that feeling well. Your coworkers won't see you as an idiot though, just someone who is very new to the job and needs training up.

I remember feeling exactly like that in a new job and thought I would never get the hang of it. I did in the end and a year went past. I then realised I was an old hand and people were asking me for help! It was a strange feeling but good! x

[Srivet4]

I'm also starting a new job and feel the same way. Having so much anxiety makes it difficult to settle in. I can relate. I did okay at my new job but was so awkward that now I'm afraid to talk. I keep saying things weird and it's not at all like me. Eventually we'll get through it. It usually takes me about a month to feel comfortable.