[rise__above]

Yesterday I started my new job at a clothing store. It was terrible. The entire staff is very clique-y, unhelpful, and they only accept those like themselves. The work itself was pretty bad. I was stuck in a cramped back room for 7.5 hours, putting clothes on mannequins. I had to make each mannequin look exactly as it does in a photo, clothing wrinkles and folds and all. Most of the time I had to sit on the floor.

I have a hard time focusing for very long, so an hour in I was dying to go home. They made us take our lunch at 10 AM, the time I least needed it. That made it harder to get through the day.

I'm not sure if its normal to have such a hard time working for more than an hour. I feel pathetic, because I'm an adult, I should be able to work.

I have only worked one job before. I worked at a flower nursery, very fun environment, lax atmosphere, sort of a family business. I think this might be why I have trouble adjusting.

Yesterday I was convinced I should quit my new job. I feel like I should perservere, though. How can I get through this? I can't concentrate and I don't have the energy or willpower. Help!!!

[angustios101]

I totally understand what you're going through. I am currently unemployed for the precise reasons you state in your post: unable to maintain focus, difficulty transitioning to new working environments, and then for me the social phobia and paranoia makes it nearly impossible to be "normal" in a work environment. I guess I would give it a month, three months ideally. If its really unbearable then I would quit. Putting a timeline on something usually makes it more bearable because you know quitting is always an option. If you liked the flower nursery, perhaps you should look for a position similar to that while you are working at the clothing store?

[rise__above]

Originally Posted by angustios101

I totally understand what you're going through. I am currently unemployed for the precise reasons you state in your post: unable to maintain focus, difficulty transitioning to new working environments, and then for me the social phobia and paranoia makes it nearly impossible to be "normal" in a work environment. I guess I would give it a month, three months ideally. If its really unbearable then I would quit. Putting a timeline on something usually makes it more bearable because you know quitting is always an option. If you liked the flower nursery, perhaps you should look for a position similar to that while you are working at the clothing store?

I'm sorry that you are also struggling with this. I hope you can get past it.

My job is seasonal, so I don't really have more than 2 months anyway. But you're right-I should look for another flower nursery job. That would probably be a lot more manageable.

Thank you for the advice

[rise__above]

Quit my job Friday. I was almost to work when I got a call saying I shouldn't come in-less than an hour before I was scheduled. They told me they were cutting hours...

Why hire people if you need to cut hours? I only worked one day. I have too much self respect for this. Not too mention the staff were very rude to me.

So I was honest and quit. No regrets

[redbandit]

I have often wondered the same thing. I worked in retail for four years. Generally in retail there is a high turnover, so I think that's why they hired many people and gave us all few hours. One manager promised me full time one summer (I was in college then) so I turned down another offer. Then the store manager said only managers can get ft hours! I'm like great.....

[spondiferous]

Sounds like you made the right decision.
But I agree with what was said earlier. Go for something that you know/think will suit your needs and wants more, and that way you will be less likely to feel bored, anxious, etc. I am now looking for work and I'm worried about what I will find but I feel like after 2 years of being away from my last job I could use the challenge. So we'll see what happens. But there are so many things I have to take into consideration now with my mental health being what it is. I just want to make sure that when I get there I can stay there...
Good luck in future endeavors.