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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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@BlueBay ,

You're doing all the right things.

So proud of you and the inner strength you have on and press through, even in the most challenging times.

BPDSurvivor

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Also, @BlueBay , I can certainly relate to you missing LittleA.

I really miss my niece. The other day, someone asked her whether she wanted to be a teacher. Her reply was, "my mum and Aunty are teachers. They can teach, but I want to save lives as a firefighter".... mind you, she's 5 yrs old and is as tiny as can be (still wears size 2 or 3). All I can say is that I'm glad she's thinking of helping other people.

The things that come out of little people can teach us great things.

BPDSurvivor

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@BPDSurvivor @Shaz51 @saltandpepper @Eve7 @Emelia8 @Owlunar

I'm struggling this morning

I feel so alone

the house is so silent

i need to get my head out of these dark thoughts

i need to go out

but - i feel stuck at home

my anxiety is terrible

@BPDSurvivor thank you for your kind words yesterday. today is a different day, not feeling so strong today.

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I’m sorry @BlueBay

Do you want to join me for a cuppa?

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Thanks @Eve7 for joining me for a coffee.
I needed it.
I took jersey for a walk and play with the ball. She's a kelpie and needs to run dsily. Dinner is on - beef ribs in slow cooker. Washing is out and drying. It's a beautiful day. Now I'm sitting doing some knitting.
My daughter rang before face time while we both had lunch. Littke A was busy chatting to me telling me about her morning. She's settled in really well.

what are you doing this afternoon? Xx

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Well done for doing so much @BlueBay and walking the dog too.

Its cold and wet here today after being perfect yesterday. I am at work now and having lunch and plan to get some archiving done this arvo.

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Hi @BlueBay

I'm glad you had a better day after your anxious start - it is important that you get out of the house and taking Jersey for a walk is a great reason to go - you and the dog need this

And it was a good thing to face-time with D and A while having lunch - it would be almost as good as seeing each other - I have face-timed with my GD and it is a good way to communicate

I saw that your new GP wants you to self-soothe - I think that is a good idea - it is a really great thing to be able to do - I find getting out for a walk helpful - reading a good book or playing games on my phone works for me. It will get easier for you with practise.

I hope the days get easier for you - you wanted to have some control over your house and you know what they say about the grass being greener elsewhere - it seems to be true.

Taking control of ourselves isn't always easy but worth it -

I wish you the best

Dec

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Hi everyone @Owlunar @Eve7 @BPDSurvivor @Shaz51 @saltandpepper @MDT

@Emelia8

and others reading

I have a job interview tomorrow morning!!
I received a phone call from the pharmacy that I worked before. This is the one that I never heard back from.
I'm feeling excited and nervous. But at least I know the job snd the people except the new owner pharmacist.
Let you all know how I go.

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That is really exciting news for you @BlueBay Goodluck 💖

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Thanks a lot @Zoe7 xxoo

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