I've been offered a better job but I am afraid of such a big change. What can I do to handle my job anxiety?

Question

I've been offered a better paying job at more career-oriented health company by their vice president. I am not sure how to avoid anxiety over such a big career change. What can I do to make the transition easier?

Answer 1

Congrats on the new job!! It can be really anxiety provoking to change jobs. However this sounds like a really nice job and seems like it would help your career tremendously. Definitely go for it. Just keep reminding yourself that you deserve this job because you've worked hard to get where you're at now in your career and that this new job will help develop your career even more. In your new job, try to meet as many of your coworkers as possible and ask lots of questions so you will feel more comfortable with the people and the job itself. I think it's natural to have anxiety about switching jobs...I've heard people say that anxiety in those kind of situations can help you because it keeps you focused. Hope this helps! Good luck at the new job!

Answer 2

I'm wondering if you have had a chance to get a hold of you birth certificate and social security card now that you are home? Perhaps with that tool you can try to start over. If you can find a way to get driving and working, there is hope to get out on your own again. You might look into seeing if the nearest larger city has a job corps in it that would take you? The would offer you a place to live, education, job help and help getting a license. Because you are still pretty young, I would do as much research as I could for programs for young adults and teens that could help you get on your feet. Meeting friends is hard in a situation like yours, but you might try online, like playing interactive games or chat. **BE ADVISED** be really careful about people you meet online though! Safety first, never give out personal info, or agree to meet someone unless you really get to know them, and try to bring someone with you. just some ideas, don't give up hope! Keep trying, and good luck.

Answer 3

I don't know if this will help but i had a career change and was offered this advice. you can make a list of pros and cons. for staying at current job and for making the move. then sit one day by yourself and reflect on the time spent at current job while looking over list. then think about what you expect out of your new prospect and how it applies to your future path, does current jobs setting lend itself to where you want to be and does prospect job do the same. there will be many questions popping up and not all will get an answer, but you'll be rationalizing and reasoning to a single point........are you happy now? do you feel you'll be so at the new job? then of course is the money there either way, including the benefits you seek? seeking, changing and picking a job is a life altering decision and should merit all considerations.

Answer 4

Just analyze the steps which led to someone offering you a better job in an industry where you have familiarity.How did he conclude you were the person he wanted? Do you feel you are prepared to accept a more responsible position? Do you have the smarts to succeed at the next level? If you have answered "Yes" why the anxiety? A "No" answer may have created a doubt.

Answer 5

My standard post follows: See anxiety treatments, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris in section 6. Set yourself a fixed limit for worrying about any particular subject, (say; 15 minutes) after which, resolve firmly to refuse to even consider that subject again on that day: realise and accept that to do otherwise would be counterproductive to your mental health, and enjoyment of life. Use the technique for reprogramming negative thoughts and internal monologue (self talk), on pages 2, and 2L, to help you in this, and consider carrying a wide rubber band in your pocket: put it on your wrist; stretch, and release, as a means of reinforcing it, and speeding up the process, re-pocketing it afterwards. Practise one of the relaxation methods on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed. Also, give the EFT version for use in public places, a good tryout, to see if it helps you (if you like, you can claim to have a headache, as you massage/lightly tap your temples) . Section 53, and pages 2, 2.q and 2.o also refer. You may need stress treatments, in section 42, later. Adequate sleep; regular "me time" of at least an hour, daily, minimise alcohol, sugar, and eat in accordance with your "nutritional type" at www.mercola.com SEARCHBAR.

Answer 6

I'm a 12 year old kid but i think u should take the job! Maybe u could find things from your old routine of ur old job and apply them to your new job! Like for me i see a movie every week or go to the beach! Hope it helps

Answer 7

Think of all the benefits of your decision and how it will make your life transition for the better; acknowledge what you have learned and accomplished with this previous job and remember the people who you've met and helped you.

Answer 8

I Hope So