Found a job, feeling nervous

LegacyUser

Hello there, so after much searching and many rejections I was finally successful in securing some full time employment after completing college last year and I start next week. You would think I'd be thrilled at the good news not at all if anything I have become a nervous wreck and scared.

I know myself that sounds ridiculous and the most likely scenario here is come a few weeks from now I'll most likely be laughing about ever feeling this way, but in the here and now I'm honestly getting scared at the prospect of starting work, its a B2B helpdesk role I'm not a shy person by any means I enjoy talking to people I suppose I'm just terrified because I have no experience and although there is 2 weeks of training when I do start I'm scared I'm going to do or say something wrong or outright just not be capable of doing the job very well.

So I don't know like deep deep down I know everything will most likely be perfectly fine and the manager and staff will be friendly and help me but I help feel like hiding in my bed, but it has to be done I have to get on with it I just wish I didn't feel this way I'd much prefer to be going in next week full of positive energy instead of being scared and setting myself up for failure from the get go.

Has anyone felt similarly to how I'm feeling right now and if so how do I overcome these feelings I'm having?

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eternal

You got through college which is a feat in itself therefore you should think that anything after that is just a new challenge. Everyone gets nervous before a new job no matter how much experience they have. The fact that there is a two week training period should, I hope, alleviate any nerves you have as they will address all aspects of the job and you will be as prepared as the next person. Good luck.

Stavro Mueller

Yep, I felt exactly like this when I first started working. I felt totally out of my depth and like a fraud. What I've come to realise in the years since is that first days at work are tough for most people. It does get better though.

Because you are new to the job nobody's going to expect you to be firing on all cylinders from day 1. It can take a while to get a handle on everything. In my experience, most people are only too delighted to help and to give advice. The most important thing is to take on board any advice they give you. I find having a pen and paper to hand really helps because you can take notes and not forget what they've just said.

Don't be afraid to ask someone if you don't know the answer or you're not entirely sure you're doing the right thing. You aren't going to have all the answers. There is nothing wrong with saying "I don't know but I can find out for you". I have no idea what a B2B helpdesk is but I'm sure that your employers aren't going to throw you in at the deep end. They wouldn't have taken you on for the job if they didn't think you had the ability to do the job. They might also have liked you as a person and thought that you'd be the type who'd fit right in .

I've had new graduates come into my workplace and they're all a bit shy and nervous at the start. Then they come out of their shells. It is daunting to go into a new workplace but don't forget all of us were young once and remember what it was like for us.

LegacyUser

Thanks for the replies, I know what you are all saying already but I suppose what I just need is to hear it coming from other people like yourselves as it makes me feel less scared about the whole experience and that I'm not the only person to ever feel this way if that makes sense.

I guess its kind of like the first day of school or college you don't really know what to expect and may even hate it initially but after 2 or 3 weeks you start to adapt and accept it as the norm.

LadyAthame

Has anyone felt similarly to how I'm feeling right now and if so how do I overcome these feelings I'm having?

Like only every day :-)

You will grow in confidence and get into your swing a bit.

Rubberchikken

everyone feels nervous at something new, some just hide it better than others.
you've done great securing a job and in a couple of weeks you won't even remember what nervousness is:)

the very best of luck

Stavro Mueller

You'll be grand. You're right to view it in the same way as starting a new school or college. It's going to be a bit overwhelming at the start but you'll find your feet. If your employers have a track record of taking on graduates they'll have a good idea of how long it takes to get someone up and running and what training they need. It's all good - you'll be delighted when you get sorted and you're earning your own money.