Dreaded nerves...

SandA

Hello

I have been made a job offer full time after being with my son for the first year. I am so nervous, of course I am going to take it as we need the money etc, but it doesn't take away the nerves. I am so worried that I won't know what to do! I hate the thought of being seen as useless! This is my first full time job, and with the added stress of leaving the LO with childminder for the first time, the nerves are making me feel sick!

Any advice?

directdebiter

Hi SandA. Be confident and have self belief. Ask questions in the job - which is better than doing something you dont know and getting it wrong. No-one is expected to know everything on Day 1 - so just ask questions and learn as you go :-)

SandA

Thank you, I suppose everyone goes through this with their 'first job'.. I worked in a shop before part time, but this job is more complex then that lol! x

FBaby

Remember that most people feel the same than you. Even after years of experience and many new job, starting a new job is nerve wracking. Be yourself, friendly but not overly, listen and ask questions but don't expect too much attention, and most importantly, don't panic if things look terrible the first day/week. What might seem scary right at the beginning can end up being nothing to worry about after giving it some time.

Go with the flow and remember that the worse than can happen is you look for another job and say good bye to this one, not the end of the world.

Denning.

Don't worry, everyone is useless at first, it is expected. Make sure you ask all the questions you ask. I have a habit of not asking one or two questions and then getting to the point 'Sh!te, been here too long to ask where the photocopier is'.

People will know how long it takes for new starters to pick it up. My last job I was told not to worry for the first 6 months, and TBH no one in the office knew how to do everything, you just have to ask each other.

Mulder00

Agree with what previous posters said. It's a terrible feeling to start somewhere new and know nothing, but that's expected, no matter what job you are in. Just see it as a new challenge and try to learn as much as possible...

paddyrg

The company thinks you're capable, they've offered you the job. Let them prove themselves right, just be willing to learn, ask questions, and be brave! Before you know it you'll have your boots under the table and wonder why you were ever nervous in the first place, I promise you!

AP007

Everyone was the new person once and if they are a nice bunch of people they will remember that.

Like other say speak up don't think you will look silly for not knowing and be confident. Once you have been there a month say and done everything a few times you will wonder what the worry was all about.

Good luck

Yorkie1

hopefully they will have an induction plan ready for you, but don't be afraid to ask questions and take notes.

Be prepared to be very tired the first few weeks - it will be mentally challenging as you try to remember names and routines.