[Hydrophobic1212]

So, I got a new job a week ago, and I started it on Tuesday. I hated it. Absolutely hated it. More so than I ever hated anything else, but unfortunately, I already turned in my two weeks at the horrible place I worked at before. I tried out one more day, just to see how it would go, and I just couldnt' handle it.

It was working in a deli and it was far too fast paced for me. The people were really, really nice, but I just... IT wasn't something I could make myself keep doing and I hurt myself and the stress made my entire body convulse and I puked in my mouth the second day, due to feeling sick the whole time.

So I told my boss "You know, it was a little too fast paced for me. I think I'd do better being a cashier if there's ever an opening for that. I'm really sorry." And he said thank you for trying and that he'd let my boss know.

So, now, after Saturday, I have NO job. No way to pay for school, no way to be able to move out next year, and no way to pay for insurance or my phone bill. I'm freaking out.

I applied at other places, so hopefully someone calls me.

At least my mom is being supportive through all of this.

On the bright side, I start volunteering with adults who have developmental disabilities soon. I'm very excited for that.

[faerie_moon_x]

It will be okay. It's better you got out of that hostile environment and it's better you didn't try to force yourself to do a job you can't handle. Life is hard enough as it is without all the added drama and stress.

Don't worry, it will be okay. There are other jobs. Now you've learned some things form experience, which is good. You know yourself and what you can handle, which is good. Now, when you interview for jobs you can ask questions about pacing, etc. Remember that you're interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. You'll get another job. I'm sure of it!

[Hydrophobic1212]

Thanks! I hadn't thought of being able to ask them about the pace! Though, the jobs I'm applying for shouldn't be too bad pace wise I don't think. It's all stuff I've done before. I am still feeling a little down today, but I'm hoping I'll feel better soon. My morning started off poorly though so I'm a little angry for no reason, but I'm working on calming down. I'd rather be upset than angry, but oh well.

Thanks again!

[middlepath]

Hydro, I wish I would have had your good senses about a year ago. I started a job that was WAY out of my comfort zone. It practically gutted me. After 4 months of trying to make it work a full-scale implosion started. It took me until the 6 month mark and debilitating depression to realize that I needed to walk away. SOOO...good for you for NOT going as far as i did and not risking your health. You will find the right thing and I hope it is mello and awesome : )

[BipolaRNurse]

You DEFINITELY made a good move, no matter how bad it feels right now. I felt like the lowest form of life when I lost my executive-level job on account of my meltdown and the need to take medical leave in April, but now I know that it was for the best because I broke down due to the stress of the job!

Yes, it's a tough economy, but you can find another job. Everything happens for a reason. Hold your head up and get yourself out there....it's like getting back on the bike after you've fallen off.

[Hydrophobic1212]

Thanks! My parents don't seem to see it the same way, but my mother stood behind my decision a little better this time. I also believe that things happen for a reason, so I'm really hoping that things will work out for the best. (: