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Need to vent

Need to vent

Hi everyone

I need to vent!!

I'm not coping

I'm not enjoying my new job. It's mundane, boring and triggering. For those who don't know, I was made redundant in my pharmacy job 4 days before Christmas. I then found a casual job at a supermarket. The job I do is very boring. I have far too much 'alone' time at work so my mind wanders to a lot of stuff. I asked my supervisor if i could learn the registers as thats what i would love to do. she replied that she couldn't until next year, don't know why as we are so short staffed and they need extras.

They advertise extra shifts or replacing a shift on facebook, which i really hate. but that's how they do it. i asked my supervisor if i could pick up extra shifts even though i don't know the registers. she replied yes thats fine that i would still do cleaning.

The other day a staff member posted she needed someone to do a shift. i was the first one tyo reply and accept the shift. another girl replied after me. the staff member replied back to me saying she would give that shift to the second girl as i don't know tyhe registers. I was so annoyed, angry and then upset. I feel used, and discriminated.

The problem is I am 'too scared' to confront my supervisor and ask again as i don't want the other member to get into gtrouble. so this means that i can't get any extra shifts until i learn the registers.

it is so wrong

the other issue i am having is seeing the old pharmacy customers. it's not an issue in that i see them, they love to talk. some still didn't know i had gone!!! but each time i see them and they say 'oh i am sorry to what happened to you' i get upset, hurt angry at the new owners. i miss the girls i used to work with and the job.

working for a much much bigger organisation is hard. there is so much clicks, so much politics and crap. i try to go in and do my job and go home.

but with so much time on my hands at work i start to think negatively.

i have recentyly had terrible vertigo, a 5 day migraine and today again another headache. i decided to call in sick and was spoken to so rude and short by the supervisor. it's like she doesn't believe me when i call in sick. and my anxiety is extremely high in having to ring her.

i don't have the confidence to leave and get another job. i feel i am not good enough

i am sorry to vent, i know a lot of you are struggling with your own issues. and that i should be thankful that i do have a job, as a lot of people have lost theirs.

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Thanks @HenryX for your reply snd suggestions.
my doctors knows about our financial situation so I guess he’ll understand when I tell him.

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You doctor will understand @BlueBay 🥰❤

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Hi friends @Shaz51 @oceangirl @Former-Member @Emelia8 @BPDSurvivor @Owlunar @MDT and ithers I’ve forgotten

my brain is very cloudy today …..

saw my GP this morning. I’m suffering terribly with the side effects of new medication. My whole body is exhausted. I’m on slow go with everything. My doctor was concerned and told me to stop those meds. My BP was 170/110 very high. So am on extra Med to bring it down.
I could hardly talk to him or remember what he said.
Im in bed resting. I have to record my bp readings for next four days then see him.
oh snd he said it was fine for me to pay on Thursday.

my body is so exhausted. Not eating or drinking much. Just want to sleep.

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Sorry to hear of your situation @BlueBay Sounds like you are very tired. I find drinking cold water helps me when I'm really tired and you're probably wise to rest in bed.

Take care and reach out to your supports if you need to. Sending you strength 💝

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thanks @Paperdaisy i am up now and just had a peanut butter sandwich. I will see how i go this afternoon when hubby gets home if i decide to go to the beach. it might be nice just to float in the water. it's quite warm today - 28 deg already!!

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Sorry you are feeling so 'blahhh' @BlueBay . Hoping your BP settles and you start to feel better soon. Also ... really pleased (but not surprised) that there was no problem in you paying GP on Thursday. 😊

Peanut butter sandwich .. yum! Smooth or crunchy? 😄

Sending much love and care your way dear BlueBay. 💖

Emelia

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Hi @BlueBay

It's normal to feel exhausted after you have had a viral infection - and we don't really know how having COVID has affected you - it's different for everyone apparently

And it's a very warm day - I went to the shops to post a card to my grand-daughter for her birthday later this week - I was totally done in when I got back - I like hot weather but I am getting older - I know how old - I have to take it easy on hot days - I would imagine you would need to take it easy after a viral infection too

And then there is the change of medication - I have been through that experience recently and I was so tired I couldn't breathe through the mask when I was at the doctors' clinic and had my blood tested for anaemia - it was normal

Take it easy and drink plenty of water and peanut butter sandwiches is fine for a light lunch and going for a swim this evening sounds pretty good to me.

You need to give yourself time - you would give other people time to recover I am sure - go easy on yourself

Sending good thoughts

Dec

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Rest as much as you can @BlueBay

Not nice feeling so exhausted etc.

Drink lots of water, if you can.

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Thanks @Former-Member @Owlunar @Emelia8 @Paperdaisy @Shaz51 i did have a long sleep. Went down the beach and relaxed in the water. It was beautiful. Home now.
hubby will help me with dinner - fish and potato salad and veggies.

i know I will take it easy. I’m feeling weak.
need to drink more water.
thanks all for your support and care

Xxxxoooo

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Glad to hear you had a sleep this afternoon my sister xoxo @BlueBay

Glad hubby is helping you

Please take care of yourself and I am sitting with you xoxo

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