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, that’s awesome! 

    Just some initial thoughts..,

    It may help to focus on really looking after yourself outside of work - spoon theory style - you may need to lower demands away from work, to best cope with the initial change and becoming familiar with the role, people, place, travel, etc. Immerse yourself in familiarity away from work, and easy and calming things. 

    Perhaps have plans to check-in on yourself at work, and to pace yourself, things like time to be alone, time to breath, or do grounding, and finding safe spaces to have these periods of calm - even if just for 5 mins here and there, little and often if it helps.If they know you’re on the spectrum, it could help to discuss how these moments could be planned (if they’d help you that is :) )  

    It may help to plan your longer commute to work for you - read something inspiring, listen to relaxing music - anything that’s of interest, but not using up resources I.e. social media, endless scrolling!!

    Be kind to yourself, we all start a new job as novices, it takes time to develop - be positive and kind when you reflect; you’ll do so many great things, focus on those every day! 

    Enjoy, and good luck! 

  • This is really good advice. Thank you so much !!

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