Starting a new job is probably the most nerve-wracking thing a person can experience. While it is starting fresh and generally a positive thing, there is always the downsides: new employees, training, and even new policies. My quest to find a summer job sure has been the most frustrating thing I have ever done (seriously, it was easier to get into college). The relief I felt when I finally got a job was pure bliss but with actually staring the job comes a couple of concerns that float through my brain. All my questions, dreams, and hopes for the new job will not always be answered but I sure hope my uneasiness can be put at ease. At least someday I hope it will. I do work in retail so nothing will ever be calming about that.
1. "I hope my co-workers are nice."
Co-workers can really, really make or break the job a lot of the time. One bad seed taints the working environment for everyone.
2. "How am I going to deal with insane customers?"
How bad will the customers get? Will they be mean? Will they make me cry? Will they be understanding I'm new and a kind person? What if they have a question? Can I answer any questions? Do I remember how to talk to people?
3. "I'm finally going to have money."
Sure, until the government decides you don't really need all that money and rips it away.
4. "Will I even be good at this job?"
Can I actually do this job? Like, can I really handle this? Why didn't I think of this before applying for the job?
5. "Is my manager really that nice?"
Or was that a little act for the interview? Will he/she start screaming at me the second I mess up? Will he/she be patient? I barely know this person and now they're like in charge of me.
6. "I hope I get along with everyone."
Having some work friends could be great and will make the work day go by so much faster.
7. "Will I really remember everything I have to do?"
Maybe I should take notes. Will that be weird? Oh, dang. That might be weird. This is a rabbit hole of worrying now.
8. "Dear God, please let me make it through my first day."
Just...one day. If I can survive day one I should be okay. At least, I hope.
