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Tips for starting a new job

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So I recently got offered a job in my dream industry to work in. I‘m so excited and start on the 6th January. Despite being excited I am quite anxious as in the past I‘ve noticed I struggle with change. There will be lots of change in my new role from new colleagues, shifts instead of doing a 9-5, being customer facing instead of working in an office, working weekends and wearing a uniform and having a bigger commute until I can move closer when my tenancy ends on my current place.Despite all this change I’m feel mostly positive and I’m so proud of myself for landing this position. I just wanted to see if anyone had any tips on what helped them adjust to a job change or a similar big change for themselves as I don’t want my anxiety over change cloud my enthusiasm and passion for the job.

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  • Congratulations on getting your new job! Really exciting to be working in an industry that is your dream!

    I changed jobs in April and it did take me some time to adjust. So I guess my advice is to hang in there if it gets tough. I first gave myself 6 weeks to get through. Then when it began to feel easier after that 6 weeks, said to keep going for another 6 weeks. And now I've been there 8 months.

    I did not disclose to work or my colleagues that I am autistic. Not at interview and including not to occupational health. 

    I found being accepted by colleagues as the most difficult. Not just in my imagination. But being told by one of my colleagues that I cam across as stand offish and that I was better than them. I think I am still not really accepted by them, but it is okay.

    I like self help and read 'Just the Job' by Tim Stringer that was reviewed in the NAS magazine. Well it was listened to as I tend to do audiobooks. I found that helpful.

    I hope that you have a great new start and that it goes really well from 6th Jan onwards.

    xx

  • in reply to mrs.snooks

    I’m a little concerned here, as not disclosing an autism diagnosis to HR, trade Union and/or management from the outset can be viewed as problematic in some industries due to legal compliance issues, even though I appreciate that not disclosing to colleagues is a separate issue, as you could be accused later on of obtaining a job on false pretences, even though not disclosing is understandable - I’m inclined to advise speaking to citizens advice or a legal advice centre here, in order to avoid problems later on 

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  • in reply to mrs.snooks

    I’m a little concerned here, as not disclosing an autism diagnosis to HR, trade Union and/or management from the outset can be viewed as problematic in some industries due to legal compliance issues, even though I appreciate that not disclosing to colleagues is a separate issue, as you could be accused later on of obtaining a job on false pretences, even though not disclosing is understandable - I’m inclined to advise speaking to citizens advice or a legal advice centre here, in order to avoid problems later on 

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