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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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You are so brave @BlueBay . You are truly an inspiration.

For now, if distraction works, go for it.

I'm here for the next few hours if you need someone to sit with 🙂

tyme

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Actually @Emelia8 , you deserve a big hug too. @Emelia8 @BlueBay - you are both amazing beings. I really admire your strength and resilience even when things seem so unbearable difficult.

What makes it even more precious is that you can both log on and support others who are having it tough.

I respect you both highly.

tyme

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Thanks for your kind words @tyme and for the big hug. Really missing my little dog Holly. Felt so hollow and disoriented all day.

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Hugs @Emelia8 .

I have been following your journey, especially over the last few days. I want you to know you are not alone. We are here for you.

The memories of Holly will never leave you. Holly will always be your dog, and will always be with you, even in spirit. Cherish those memories. You were the best carer your dear Holly could ever have.

Teary hugs,

tyme

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@tyme 😢 🙏 💓

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thank you for your kind words @tyme i don't really feel inspirational or brave.

@Emelia8 you have been a friend on here for a long time. thank you for your support even while you are grieving for your beautiful dog Holley. I am sorry you are feeling so alone, pls know i am here for you as you are for me xxxooo

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sending love and hugs @BlueBay

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Thank you @BlueBay 🌷

I know you are here for me too, because you always have been. 💖

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thank you my friend @outlander

sending you hugs too as i know you're struggling too xxxooo

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Hi my sister @BlueBay

I just wanted to let you know that I care and I want what is best for you.

Have you thought about doing a family program and including your parents?

Or before that (family program) trying a different approach with your mum

I know they offer a family program in Sydney but atm with covid I think its done online or zoom but that could have changed. I just know they have a good program or they might be able to recommend something closer to you. Thats what I would do if it was me.

I had bad experience today - someone telling me what to do. It was me attending a day program and it was an admin staff member. It triggered me. I almost walked out straight away. Its just wrong and I feel really anxious and angry too. Not sure what to do.

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