Worried about new job

LegacyUser

I graduated back in October and have since been offered a graduate job starting in 3 weeks. Everyone has been saying to me you must be really excited but the problem is I'm not I am absolutely shítting myself.
I think the main reasons are
1. Its with a massive multinational company, I think there will be a lot expected of me and I am worried that my dyslexia will make me slower to pick up certain things then my new co workers.
2. I will be moving to a City where I know no one and dont know the area. This is a bit strange as I moved away from home to go to college and I was really excited at the time.
3. I am a bit envious of some of my friends who are going traveling or moving to Oz as I would love to do something like this and was planning to until I got offered this job. That said I did get to spend the summer traveling around America.
4. The fact I am growing up and I now going to be a young professional as apposed to a bum student.
5. Being offered a permanent contract makes it all so real knowing that I COULD end up here for life.

Does everyone else find this when starting a new job?

Shelga

Hi there, I'm in kind of the same situation as you, having graduated last year and now looking for work. Firstly, well done on getting a job that sounds so promising- it's no mean feat these days! If I get a job here I will most likely have to move to another part of the country so can empathise with your apprehension. Try to look on it as a good thing though- of the people I know who have moved since graduating, they've all settled in now and have a good social life. Especially if the job is with a large multinational, it means there'll be lots of people for you to talk to and become friends with.

Secondly, employers know that graduates know nothing when they leave college. The fact that they're willing to invest the time in you is hugely positive! Sure, it's normal to be nervous at first, but I bet within a month or two you'll be flying Just have to work hard and embrace the learning curve.

Don't worry about Australia- I am faced with having to move there and I really don't think it's as great as a lot of people seem to think. Many come home after a year, having worked menial jobs here and there, but no real headstart on their career. You'll be very much ahead of most/all of your Oz friends in that respect. That said, you shouldn't feel like taking this job is stopping you from doing what you want to do in the future- indeed, you'll have experience that others won't, which is hugely attractive to foreign employers.

It's definitely scary, but also a very good thing as it gives you options. Congrats again

Curry Addict

nothing to worry about. ive been down that road and they wont expect much from you for a long time.
the more complex the job you have to do, the better tbh, as you will have a long learning curve before you realise how much they take advantage of you and then you learn to play the game etc.
most likely will have to do a lot of training.

tenchi-fan

worredgrad wrote: »

I graduated back in October and have since been offered a graduate job starting in 3 weeks. Everyone has been saying to me you must be really excited but the problem is I'm not I am absolutely shítting myself.
I think the main reasons are
1. Its with a massive multinational company, I think there will be a lot expected of me and I am worried that my dyslexia will make me slower to pick up certain things then my new co workers.
2. I will be moving to a City where I know no one and dont know the area. This is a bit strange as I moved away from home to go to college and I was really excited at the time.
3. I am a bit envious of some of my friends who are going traveling or moving to Oz as I would love to do something like this and was planning to until I got offered this job. That said I did get to spend the summer traveling around America.
4. The fact I am growing up and I now going to be a young professional as apposed to a bum student.
5. Being offered a permanent contract makes it all so real knowing that I COULD end up here for life.

Does everyone else find this when starting a new job?

1. They won't expect a lot of you. You're just out of college. They'll expect you to take a few months to get trained in. Their main concern will be whether you fit in well with the team.. chatty, confident, willing to ask questions and take part in meetings.
2. work life balance is important. see if any regional colleges are doing part-time courses, join a gym, and try to build up a bit of a life. It's not all about work!
3. Too bad. They'll be envious of you when they get back to dismal employment prospects. Concentrate on your career, you can have fun later... working holiday visas are a lot more fun when you're capable of earning good money abroad. You should plan a week long holiday during the summer so you have something to look forward to.
4... it's good , right?!
5. You probably won't. That's a rarity nowadays. Use it as a springboard to start off your career & never give up on your personal and professional development.

LegacyUser

Thanks for the replies made me feel a lot less scared about this.