[Yogurtz]

Although I am not ‘officially’ employed, I have started on-the-job training driving tractor trailers locally for a flour mill, and I am having difficulties with the stress of a new routine I think.

Even though I am in my 20s I’ve never had a full-time job anywhere before, and for the last 4 years I’ve lived off disability support. However, the money I make each month from disability is almost nothing, and I would like to be a more productive member of society and to achieve things in my life.

But whenever I start working somewhere, I find it difficult to cope with the stress of a new routine and the lifestyle change, and I can’t keep leaving jobs after a couple of days because I am too stressed out.

I wouldn’t say I dislike or like where I work. The company treats me well, I make fairly good money, and it is basically the same each day, but I find the change difficult to cope with.

Help?

[redbandit]

New things , especially jobs are always hard to adjust to at first. Hang in there!

[Maranara]

Just a thought....is there any way you could start part-time and work your way to full-time? Maybe only 2-3 days a week? You could give a legitimate excuse without giving away your MH issues....that it takes a while for you to get used to the routine. Just a thought. If you start a little more gradually instead of full-time right off the bat, maybe it would be easier. Or you could look for something that is part-time with the possibility of going full-time in the future.

[benson123]

New jobs are very hard. You have to be patient with yourself. I know it is easier said. I take lots of notes at new jobs. Sometimes super detailed notes because when I get nervous I have a hard time retaining info. Another way to look at change is as a new experience ..something you are gaining...not something to be afraid of.

[healingme4me]

Changes to the routines we are used to, is indeed stressful. Remember, the pay is the benefit to why your routine is changing. You incorporate it. It is a demand, on your time, which I can appreciate, as being stressful. Sometimes, it leaves me, feeling as though there aren't enough hours in the day, to do much of anything. Seeing the paycheck, helps remind me.