hey i'm just about to start fulltime work for the first time (30+ hrs a week). do you have any advice for handling it? I dont want to become bogged down.
2007-11-11 10:27:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Go to work with the attitude you can do it without any problems. Whether 30 hours or 40 or 10, attitude makes a difference. If you have worked before, then the hours are just longer but a job is a job.
Get a good night sleep for three days or more before you start the job. Lay out your clothes the night before and shower before you go to bed. Make you lunch before you go to bed. Do all this so when you awaken you only have to eat (lightly but protein), brush your teeth, etc., and drive slow to work, leaving early so you don't have to rush.
2007-11-11 10:31:58 · answer #1 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm diagnosed bipolar and work full time (also a single Mom).
I guess the best advice is to keep your priorities straight. Expect to be more stressed as you learn your job and get to know you co-workers. During this transition don't take on anything extra without careful consideration of the impact it will have on you. Not everyone has boundless energy and emotional reserves.
I guess, just be honest with yourself and acknowledge your limitations.
And hey, don't be hard on yourself on those days where it seems JUST doing the bare minimum (work, kids, and Maybe taking out the trash and doing a load of clothes) is about all you want to do.
Do what you can and take it one day at a time.
2007-11-11 19:33:25 · answer #2 · answered by Dawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to work 45 hours a week (9 x 5 days) no problem and shag myself senseless with birds of an evening. But those were the 1980s, maybe times have changed?
Keep a spare shirt and underwear in you office drawer; I did.
We need people like you to compete with Johnny Chink, so good luck!
2007-11-11 18:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
first like what you do. if you don't like it it will seem like you are doing it forever. then, make sure you don't take on any extra time that is not necessary. Don't volunteer for things unless you are positive that you want to do the extra input. and make sure you take your days off. use any sick days if you have them when you need them and don't force yourself. keep the pressure off. if you find that it is too much, ask for less hours or find yourself another job. one that you enjoy more. don't forget to sleep at night but don't forget to have fun as well. make sure you always have time for your friends and you will survive.
2007-11-11 18:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by atripplem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just take it step by step. Little by little. I'm also a mom to a 4 year old & yes it gets tiring. Relax when you can! Enjoy it.
2007-11-11 18:31:07 · answer #5 · answered by J*A*K*C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
full time work to me is 40 hrs plus..you do it coz you have to...whats the big deal..you give me the impression you dont want to work..at least a lot...just get a job and join the worhing class...
2007-11-11 18:36:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋