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OaktreeSenior Contributor
Hi guys,
This thread is for all those searching for a job. A place to share challenges as well as successes. I am currently out for the evening but I will come back and talk about my recent job application later tonight. Please feel free to tag other members. @tyme
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Ruby26Senior Contributor
@SaltwaterSoul starting a new job is scary, everyone feels that. Day by day sounds like a wise approach. A general rule is to give it a month before you settle into the expectations and routine. Everyone feels lost and overwhelmed the first few weeks. You've got this!
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@SaltwaterSoul
Congratulations on getting a job. It’s completely normal to feel really nervous/anxious/panicked going into starting a new job. Good luck with it all and don’t forget to breathe.
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tymeModerator
@SaltwaterSoul , my thoughts are with you. As @Ruby26 said, a new job's also anxiety-provoking. Just remember that they've chosen you for a reason. Take some deep breaths, shoulders back and walk into that place, ready to conquer!
We believe in you!
Hey @Ruby26 ! Great to 'see' you too! What have you been up to?> Dancing?
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Ruby26Senior Contributor
@tyme nice to hear from you too. Yeah, three rehearsals a week plus practice at home: singing and dancing is my life right now. 🙂
How have things been going for you? Are you doing any projects?
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SaltwaterSoulSenior Contributor
Thank you everyone, I really appreciate your advice and all the encouragement. It means a lot to me. 😊
I’ve just completed my first proper on-site induction, and it went much better than I expected. I still can’t quite believe I’ve finally got a job especially one that actually excites me. I went in that morning feeling hopeful and left quite tired, but excited.
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into a completely new field, but I wanted to give it a go. What made the day even better was that I felt like I could be myself. I didn’t feel judged or pressured to be someone else, which helped me feel more calm, I’ve started to notice that if I get a chance to be in a supportive environment, I’m able to relax more and don’t constantly feel like I need to scan everything around me. I also met some of my team leaders, who were genuinely happy to have me onboard, which was really encouraging.
Now it’s on to more training, and then I’ll be starting buddy shifts...I really think maybe...maybe this can be something for me.. I haven't felt this for a very, very long time... I don't quite want to believe it just yet, but I am hopeful that's all I can say. 🙏💙
@Ruby26 @Oaktree @tyme @AuntGlow @FearofUnknown
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Ruby26Senior Contributor
@SaltwaterSoul oh wow, what an amazing first day! This job sounds perfect, I'm so glad you put yourself out there and found this. It always helps if you feel like you can be yourself. Thanks for the update 🙂
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SaltwaterSoulSenior Contributor
@Ruby26
Yeah it was quite alright, feels still a bit unreal but how are you going with everything? 😊
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Ruby26Senior Contributor
@SaltwaterSoul I'm good, I've been busy with rehearsing for a musical theatre production.
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tymeModerator
Go for it @Ruby26 ! Dance all problems and issues away!
I don't really dance much but I find it so therapeutic. Totally amazing
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tymeModerator
Wow @SaltwaterSoul . Glad to hear things were better than you anticipated. I know you felt a lot of stress in regards to starting.
Well done to you. Hope it continues to go well. Is it a full time role? Are you enjoying it so far? Or is it hard to know because you are still in training?
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