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Landed a great new job but why am I so stressed out
Is changing jobs always stressful? I have been going to college part time for the last three years and still have another year or two but I applied for a entry level posistion even though I didn't meet the all the requirments and didn't have any first hand experience other than coure/book work but they said you hired you will learn. I am very excited but worried also. The job is a technical support specialist for a very large hospital with great pay and benifets but I am worried that I am setting my self up for failure even though everyone in my family said I will do great and learn as I go. I explained to the director that even though I have had all the classes I have had no first hand experiance troubleshooting or working a technical help desk but he said I will get plenty of first hand experiance. I am worried that they may expect me to be more knowledgeable than I am even though I explained I haven't done anything first hand. They have a 90 day probation period and I worry that I might not make the cut in those 90 days.

From the way I took it I will be just doing minor things when one of the other employees are having small probelms with pc's or printers and if it is something major the experts will handle it. I have took three years of classes and always had a 3.5 GPA or higher but I really don't feel that I have learnt anything and have forgotten a lot of what I did actually learn. Also I am really stressed about things like Insurance for the family and trying to figure out the best and most affordable health coverage because I am going to have to get a family plan from a outside source for two months. I am going to really miss some of my coworkers that I hunt and shoot with and probably won't see them much anymore. Also the building is so big I get lost in it, there are six floors and over 400 rooms that is gonna be a major change for me also.


I guess I am just worrying to much and need to just be happy, also I guess its true that most you learn in college you forget , my wife says that they aren't gonna turn me loose and expect me to know everything and they will train me but I am a worryer by nature big time.

Anyone else get so stressed and worrried when changing jobs

2007-03-20 15:16:29 · 2 answers · asked by John Deere Green 1 in Computers & Internet Other - Computers

2 answers

You now have gainful employment. Relax...twiddle your thumbs, twice...now consider what your job description is. You were NOT hired to manage the entire company...let those who were hired to help new employees do their jobs, too.

Getting lost? Ask the Engineering department for the fire evacuation charts. If they do not have one, ask the Human Resourse Manager who does. If he doesn't know, call the Fire Marshall because they are in violation of a state law.

Forgetful? Remember that they did not drain your brain when you 'set foot inside the door'. They never knew what you knew when you knew it; therefore, their expectations of you are still rather low...until you begin impressing them with your knowledge savvy.

As far as assisting other employees, wait until you are called upon or approached about it. Stick with your job responsibilities in accordance with your written job description. No more..no less. Anything more should require a modest promotion. Anything less and you are too busy worrying about those around you (too distracted) to accomplish your work assignments. If you do not have a copy of your written job description, request one from the Human Resource Manager or your supervisor. It will provide clear understanding as to what they expect for you to do for the money agreed upon at the point of hire.

Congratulations!

Also, remember to always look presentation ready during the first few weeks especially. Often employers make mention of new hires and it promotes visits from parent company officials, as well as, sister companies.

2007-03-20 15:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

The Bible says nothing but good things about having a virtuous wife, so why don't you both talk about it more and pray about it.

Everyone is apprehensive when changing jobs, it's one of life's most stressing situations, but millions still do it every day. Frankly I think your worries are baseless. Help desk/tech support situations always have a heirarchy of people starting from the experts to the least capable, and NO, they do not expect you to be an instant expert.

Perk up, smile, and enjoy your great fortune.... An exciting new job, a family, and a very smart wife. Life is good.......

Good Luck

2007-03-20 15:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0 0

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