Tips for starting a new job

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 your new job! I missed out on my dream job a couple of days ago. :(  Anyway, I think 'be prepared to make mistakes' is great advice. I made an absolute clanger at work a few months ago, and the stress meant a week off. Be kind to yourself. Every day is a change and carries the potential for mistakes to happen. Keep being proud that you got the job, and remember that you can't be expected to do everything right, especially in the beginning.

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  • Congratulations on your new job! I missed out on my dream job a couple of days ago. :(  Anyway, I think 'be prepared to make mistakes' is great advice. I made an absolute clanger at work a few months ago, and the stress meant a week off. Be kind to yourself. Every day is a change and carries the potential for mistakes to happen. Keep being proud that you got the job, and remember that you can't be expected to do everything right, especially in the beginning.

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