[Smiles007]

Hi guys, I have been with my current company for a little over three months. I came here after 6 months at a previous job within a toxic work environment with horrible disrespectful management. Prior to that i was with another company for 8 years and never had issues staying with any company for at least a few years until now.

At this new job, management is very respectful however slow in rewarding ppl for their hard work which essentially ties my hands as a director to reward my subordinates. There's also a lot of reorganization (ppl leaving) which affects job responsibilities and creates a difficult work environment and morale. Since I've been here I have seen 4 ppl leave in a three month period from top management to entry level personnel. This makes me very nervous.

It's a high paced, you never know what to expect, everyone needing things yesterday type of environment. And 9 hour workday.

On top of all this I am very sensitive to people and one of my subordinates gets very easily frustrated and in those moments comes off abrasive and disrespectful.

I don't know if I should be looking for a new job considering that I had only been here so little and 6 months at the previous job, I'm worried it makes my resume look bad.

All of this is causing me great anxiety which has been escalating for the past few weeks to the point where I'm wide awake at 4am.

I've already contacted a counselor and will be starting my sessions next week but was hoping you could offer some advice as to how I can come down and feel at peace.

Thank you!

[Skeezyks]

Hello Smiles007: Well... I don't know as I have much of anything new-&-different to offer in the way of techniques for coming down & feeling at peace. I tend to be of the opinion that there are no secret remedies... nothing you haven't heard of before... probably more than once... get plenty of exercise, meditate, avoid caffeine, etc. And, of course, there are psych med's one can take for anxiety.

From what you wrote, it sounds as though your anxiety is telling you the job situation you're in is simply not going to work out for you long term. Yes, you're correct that leaving this new position so soon will not enhance your resume. It would be much better if you could stay where you are for a year or two... or more. But is that realistic given that you're already experiencing escalating anxiety, not sleeping, & needing to seek counseling? Leaving your present job so soon may not look good on your resume. But getting fired (even through no fault of your own) or having a nervous breakdown will be worse yet.

I hate to say it. But, from what you wrote, it sounds to me as though the writing may be on the wall, so to speak. The best option may be to begin seeking alternative employment opportunities. Realistically, this may take a while I would presume. And if things improve at your present place of employment, you can always change your mind. Nowadays in particular, it seems, it never hurts to keep your options open.