Let's just say changing jobs at my age is hard, damn hard. And going from a place where I knew it all to a place where no one knows anything is even harder. After my first week I've learned very little, become extremely frustrated and worn myself out. I'm not used to having to think so hard. My old job everything was rote. Not the case here. Plus, the people that are training me don't really know what they're doing either. I'm sure in time it'll be fine, but right now I'm frustrated. I see so many things that I could "fix" but don't know how to approach the subject. There is one person that's been here for 12 years, I don't want to step on her toes, but I could help get things organized. And I hear she doesn't appreciate "help". Everyone else is pretty cool. Although it's quite different working with mainly men. They are COMPLETELY different than women! I'm sure in time I'll find my groove, but right now, I'm so tired. I have to get up earlier to get to work and by the time I come home I'm so mentally exhausted that I want to go straight to bed.
My posts will probably be sporadic as I'm shadowing different people each day to learn the job, but as soon as I figure it all out, I'll be around more. And as for the 453 posts in my inbox, they were all marked as read".
Good for you for marking as read..with all you having going on in your life you do not need to add this..
I hope you find your groove sooner than later.. I know how hard that is.. good luck.. :)
Posted by: Kim | January 09, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Good luck. It'll be old hat before you know it!!
Posted by: Lisa | January 09, 2009 at 06:50 PM
I feel for you! I can't imagine starting a new job right now, after working for myself for a few years.
I know you'll be in a routine soon enough, but meanwhile, get extra sleep and eat well.
Also, I guess a drink or two wouldn't hurt?
Posted by: San Diego Momma | January 10, 2009 at 07:38 AM
I hate to say it, but I generally found it so much easier to work with men than women. Good luck. I know you will find your groove.
Posted by: Anglophile Football Fanatic | January 10, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Awwww, I'm so sorry the first week was rough, Lori! *hugs* Take it a day at a time...
Posted by: Laura | January 10, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Good luck.. the transition is always tough. Remember it takes TIME.. takes at least 6 months to figure it out and 6 months to get it straight! It's never easy!
Posted by: bubblewench | January 12, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Okay...so...it's been a week...how's it going? Better? I hope so! and like everyone else has said...it takes time...just remember to breathe...nod your head but take mental notes of all that you want to slowly change in the next year...You will soon find your niche there and they will recognize you as a vital part of their organization!!
Hang in there!!
{{hugs}} to you!
d.
Posted by: debbie | January 17, 2009 at 09:51 PM
Time to have another party, with lots of drinking involved!!!
It'll get better.
I know exactly the type, though, with the lady who doesn't like help. I hate those bitches. :)
Posted by: Sybil Law | January 24, 2009 at 07:15 PM