[DechanDawa]

I am coming out of almost two years of being unemployed. Climbing out of a bad period of depression.

I started a job hunt a week before Christmas and got called in for an interview first day of my job hunt. I got hired.

I took the job because it felt like kind of a fluke.

However, I don't think the job is a good fit.

I thought maybe I should give myself a timeline to find another new job within 90 days of the new year. This new job is very stressful and physically demanding...however...I took it because I thought it would be better to have a job while looking for a new job.

Any comments? I have been pretty anxious lately even though training at this new job has been going well and everyone I work with is nice.

[gayleggg]

I'm glad that the training has been going well. That is a good start. There are certainly advantages to having a job while looking for a one that is a better fit. And you may find you like it after you've been there a while.

I know I always hate starting a new job and feel stressed during the beginning, but usually adjust. Maybe you will, too.

[seesaw]

Can you give it some time? When I went to work after being off for 18 months because of PTSD and depression, I never thought I would make it. It took me a good 6 months to feel comfortable with being at work again.

Absolutely look for a new position if you want one, but maybe give it some more time at the new job.

Good luck,
seesaw

[DechanDawa]

Originally Posted by seesaw

Can you give it some time? When I went to work after being off for 18 months because of PTSD and depression, I never thought I would make it. It took me a good 6 months to feel comfortable with being at work again.

Absolutely look for a new position if you want one, but maybe give it some more time at the new job.

Good luck,
seesaw

Thank you for this. Your comment was super helpful. I think I would be feeling really anxious no matter what job I would have at this point. The difference is that this job is physically demanding which is an added stress.

At first I thought maybe I would give this job six months. But I don't think it is a good fit and I don't think I can force it. I attended a training last night and asked the trainer what to do if I felt the position wasn't a good fit. She said give it 60 days and then look around within the company for a better fit. She also shared that when they gave her the training position she felt she could not do it.

Maybe this feeling of not being up to a new job is common. Frankly, this has never happened to me before. But I also was never out of the work force this long and I think maybe that it is the main problem.

Thanks again for sharing. It was extremely helpful.

[mazing]

Definitely agree with the suggestion of giving it a chance - any new job is going to be daunting at first but you may enjoy it in time... and if not then you can always look for something else and it's often easier to find another job when you're already employed.

I really hope it all goes well for you

[Agent Misty]

I'm in the opposite boat (and the same boat.. At the same time lol). I've always worked very fast paced retail and setting POGS (moving heavy shelves etc) but three days ago got a new job in a cubicle transcribing peoples responses to automated questions from an insurance company. I hate it. Meh. Gonna stick it out for awhile.

[unaluna]

Hey, if you can even THINK of training for a half marathon, you must be in fairly decent shape. I know that i wouldnt even be able to stand for half an hour.

I know its a shock to the system to take the bus, but i have been doing it for ten years now, and i almost prefer it. No, you cant run out and be back in an hour like with a car, but it does force me to walk a few blocks at least a few times a week.

I'm rootin for ya!

[DechanDawa]

Originally Posted by Agent Misty

I'm in the opposite boat (and the same boat.. At the same time lol). I've always worked very fast paced retail and setting POGS (moving heavy shelves etc) but three days ago got a new job in a cubicle transcribing peoples responses to automated questions from an insurance company. I hate it. Meh. Gonna stick it out for awhile.

Thanks. Yours was a very interesting reply. I am now a few weeks in and adjusting a bit more. Where I am working there are endless tasks to learn, in retail and food prep, and several departments I can work in as a union person. At first I felt overwhelmed but now I see that all the different stuff keeps the job interesting. I have to take the lead on a whole thing tomorrow and learn how to do it and be responsible for a section. I can see where I have adjusted because I am looking forward to more responsibility. I hope you consider looking for something else as your present position truly does seem like a bad fit for you. Good Luck and thanks so much for sharing.

[DechanDawa]

Originally Posted by unaluna

Hey, if you can even THINK of training for a half marathon, you must be in fairly decent shape. I know that i wouldnt even be able to stand for half an hour.

I know its a shock to the system to take the bus, but i have been doing it for ten years now, and i almost prefer it. No, you cant run out and be back in an hour like with a car, but it does force me to walk a few blocks at least a few times a week.

I'm rootin for ya!

Thanks. The bus is okay but takes too long to get places. I've gotten used to standing and running on the job, which is shocking.

[DechanDawa]

Originally Posted by seesaw

Can you give it some time? When I went to work after being off for 18 months because of PTSD and depression, I never thought I would make it. It took me a good 6 months to feel comfortable with being at work again.

Absolutely look for a new position if you want one, but maybe give it some more time at the new job.

Good luck,
seesaw

Thank you for this comment. I have come back to read it over several times. It is a very hopeful, positive message with great insight. It really helped me out when I most needed it.