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Old Mar 18, 2015, 08:09 AM
bdice bdice is offline
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Just started a new job on monday w/ a major network as a digital media coordinator. I wasn't nervous during the interview, or during the days leading up to the 1st day, or even driving to the office; but after 3 hours of being there on my 1st day it hit me - I began to have a major panic attack.

Granted, I have been on unemployment for 6 months straight and this is my 1st job since being laid off. But, I guess seeing the work right in front of me made things real - it seems overwhelming. Im in a 2 week training period and the ppl I work with are very friendly and helpful. They keep reminding me that they don't expect me to know everything right away and to not be afraid to ask a lot of questions (which I do).

It's only my third day, but the anxiety is taking over. Im so busy while Im there that I don't have time to think about my emotions, but I can feel them going on in the background. I can't sleep too well just yet either.

So my thing is - while I know/hope that I will eventually will get it, how can I figure out if this is something that I will be able to handle for the year? (It's only a year long contract).
How do I get a handle on this and not let my anxieties get the best of me? I know that there are a lot of moving parts that IDK yet, or that even involve me - but it seems like you have to be on call a lot, and I think my hours might change throughout the course of the year. Im worried that after a few months, I wont be able to handle it and then quit.

I know Im missing a few other things that I want to get off my chest, but Ill think of them later

Any advice/help or encouraging words are much appreciated!! thanks!
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