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First ever full-time job (scared!) (early morning shifts)
PenguinSky
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Hey guys 🙂 So I’m going to be starting my first ever job in mid-April (I’ve done some volunteering, unpaid writing and a bit of hospitality work, but this my first full-time employment including signing my first contract earlier today!). I’m really excited, it was a wonderful surprise to get the offer, and the job description is in line with my interests and career plans. But I’m also really scared… I did get through an assessment to be hired, but what if I’m terrible at doing the actual job? I’m also quite shy and awkward with new people so what if my boss/co-workers don’t like me? What if something else goes wrong that I haven’t even considered because I have basically no experience of being a functional working adult lol…
Also, the working hours are a bit crazy. WFH shifts can start as early as 5am or start in the afternoon and end late in the evening. And for working in the office, earliest shifts start at 6:30am. I’ve researched advice about how to adjust to waking up really early, but a lot of those guides advise keeping your sleep schedule as consistent as possible, and how can I do that if my work shift could end at 2pm on one day and 10pm on another? I’m really not sure what to do about that.
So yeah, about the confidence thing and the sleep thing… I’d be super grateful for any advice on either.
Also, the working hours are a bit crazy. WFH shifts can start as early as 5am or start in the afternoon and end late in the evening. And for working in the office, earliest shifts start at 6:30am. I’ve researched advice about how to adjust to waking up really early, but a lot of those guides advise keeping your sleep schedule as consistent as possible, and how can I do that if my work shift could end at 2pm on one day and 10pm on another? I’m really not sure what to do about that.
So yeah, about the confidence thing and the sleep thing… I’d be super grateful for any advice on either.
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For the working hours, trying to establish a routine might be helpful. For example, on days of late shift, you can try to wake up at the same time and use the morning to do other things. Also, you can still keep consistent sleep schedule say 11pm if you finish work at 2pm on one day and 10pm on another.
Good luck with your new job!
Congratulations on getting your first job!
Going into the working world for the first time can be scary so your feelings are totally valid. Many thoughts will be running through your head and it can feel daunting. The best thing you can do is be yourself and try your best, that's all anyone can do
I remember feeling like this starting my first job but even if you're not amazing when you first start you do eventually adapt and get the hang of it you just have to give yourself a chance because you are amazing. You will get used to the lifestyle change I found that I needed plenty of coffee
Do let us know how it goes and we are here for you if you have any more worries or questions
Just want to check in with how this is going??
It’s nice to see how everyone is evolving, as a matter of fact I hope to start full time work soon as well !
Thank you, it’s nice to know that I can message you all any time. I just need to wait for