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« on: October 12, 2007, 02:11:26 AM »
I haven't had a real job in 5 years. I didn't have to. I made enough in MK to get by, and did some little stuff here and there (substitute teaching, etc). But now it is time for a real job, with a real boss, and a real chance of getting fired if I screw up. I realized tonight that I am terrified. I don't want to admit it, but I am. I am afraid of messing up, getting in trouble, having to answer to someone, anyone, because I haven't had to do that for years. I know I just need to "jump in" or the fear will stay right where it is. I have to prove to myself that I can do it. But it is scary. Anyone else know what I mean?  :spyder:
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2007, 04:41:43 PM »
Sure do.

I went back to work back in April after six years of not working (I don't count those two months with the boss from h-e-double toothpicks   :gah:).

It's kind of like riding a bicycle or skiing after a long time--you're a little rocky/wobbly at first but then you're riding like you never stopped.

At least that's how it's been for me.  I LOVE my new job.

Although I want to do SOMETHING to the woman I job-share with.   :nuke:  The full-time secretary took a personal day today (her dad's dying) and I got to work with the other one.

Unbelievable...  Disregarding rules or even laws at one point, leaving the school/me, interrupting me, and the best--when I needed to talk to the principal about something she wasn't involved in, she figuratively pushed me out of the way and did it herself.   Bash Bash Bash  I couldn't believe what I was seeing!!!  I'm hoping the principal noticed what she was doing...

Her behavior is good for me, though.  I make sure to follow the rules and laws, try not to interrupt and keep myself out of something if I'm not involved--like not even in the OFFICE!!?!?!?  If I don't know anything, I keep my mouth shut...

I'm still steaming about that last one, not that you can tell.......    :doh

Anyway, you'll do wonderful.  I know EXACTLY what you're talking about!!!!  bighug
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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2007, 03:15:12 PM »
Girl, I totally know how you feel! I just ended my first week at my new job and it a doozy.  I was literally thrown into the fire with very little training because there has been no time and although everyone complimented me on being so calm, the whole time I was quietly freaking out! I was my own boss for two years and am used to asking other people to do things for me, and now I'm an assistant and am being told what to do.  Although things my first week were insane, I actually enjoyed what I was doing and can see myself with this company for years to come.  That in itself is really exciting and has helped me to mentally adjust to the change. 

Things will work out great for you, SSW! Good luck!
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2007, 06:43:15 PM »
Unfortunately, I know what you mean.   I have been recently "let go" from my job of nine years because of budget contraints in the church.   I was the office manager and pretty much work independently for years until we got two new pastors that we couldn't afford and resulted in my postition being cut.   I am now scared to death to have to be out looking for a new job and answering to someone all the time because for 7 of the last nine years I was the treated as an equal and was the boss of the office area, now when I find a new job I am the one having to answer to someone and prove myself.
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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2007, 09:02:36 AM »
Lots of change in our lives!!  SSW, you know I am in the same boat...  Just got a new job, and I am not in charge...

Also, working in an OFFICE for the first time in forever...  Well, my last position did require some office time, but not all, so this is truly the first time I haven't worked from home or been in the restaurant business in over 20 years.  Very scary!

The position was advertised as an assistant, but when I interviewed they saw I was way overqualified, and then changed the position to a new coordinator one.  And in 90 days, they will change that to a new management position.  So even though I thought I would be at the bottom of the barrel, they are escalating me!

Change is always hard, and I am so glad I have my group of friends here to go through it with me!
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2007, 09:35:15 AM »
I am right there with you girl!  I haven't "worked" for someone else for 6 years.   I am now looking for full time work.  THe thing that scares me is the adjustment for my children & husband.  Also having to put up with B.S.  I swore I would never have to put up with the B.S. again!  Now, the most important thing in my life is my family, so whatever happens at work- stays at work & can not be made more important than my family.  I have the confidence now to stand up for myself & to walk away from a job if it's not right.  I'm praying for your confidence too SSW.  THis is a difficult transition & I will keep you in my prayers!   Love  Know that there are many of us right there with you.
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« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2007, 02:14:12 PM »
I'm with you! I've been a SAHM for two years and my husband's job is ending at the end of the year. I've given myself until then to work up some income. I was a Special Ed. teacher for 10 years, so I can always jump back into that, but I don't really want to. I don't want to deal with all the paperwork and things. Subbing just doesn't pay enough, especially since we'll be on our own for healthcare and with two little girls, we can't NOT have it. <sigh> I'm working on a couple of things and hopefully something will pan out.

Best of luck to you!
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