Starting work when you've never had a job before

[Flop]

Hi all,

I've been heavily considering working as of late. It's a big leap but one I think would be most beneficial... at the same time extremely nerve wrecking. I seem to struggle when it comes to schedules, having things to do on certain days stresses me out a lot. I wonder if that's common?

I'm concerned about work itself, but also the days leading up to it. I don't want to worry myself sick prior then the day to arrive, I don't see how I could force myself to go with all that worrying. It wouldn't be manageable.

If I do proceed, I'm planning on going through CVGT, which sound really understanding, they provide work experience and keep in contact after your employment. Sounds like a decent support structure. Anyone have experience with employment companies that help people get work and stay in work with anxiety?

I'm seeing a psychologist monthly, my next appointment is coming up soon. I'm on medication... so this step makes sense? Although my presumed stress makes me extremely apprehensive. I don't want to do nothing with my life, but I'm also scared of everything that work entails, despite actually wanting to do it.

Any advice, your own personal experience and encouragement/kind words are appreciated. Thank you for reading 🙂

[blues23]

Hi flop

good on you for thinking of going to work it’s a good step having a employment agency they certainly can support you . I can’t say I’ve not  had experience with an agency that supports people work with anxiety ( I’ve only recently gotten anxiety from some issues but won’t go into that  ) but it’s great if there’s an agency that supports you In regards to staying in work . I’m trying  to return to work after injury ect but yes it can be difficult if your values don’t align with your employers ,u can work around it ,ignore it ,depends on what it is mostly I’m not fussed by my works values it’s more how they treat me as a RTW employee. And u really want to be successful in my RTW but my work is being difficult & discriminating.work can be stressful lots of jobs aren’t always stressful some have excellent work & bosses . I have had a few good jobs a few shocking ones nothing is perfect in the world nothing but if you’re happy and know you’re respected in your job u will be fine . Do u know what u want to do 4 work ? What are ur interests? U could always start out casually and once u Gain more confidence increase ur hours 😁

think positive cause it’s a positive step to be thinking the way u are bout goin to work 🙂

[Flop]

Hi Blues23, thank you for your reply 🙂 

I've seen your post before, not 100% I've commented on one but I'm sorry your work mistreated you so often. No one should be put through that and everyone deserves fairness, especially at work. You're all there for the same reason after all.

If I got to choose, I'd go with something like a pet store or Bunnings. Pet store because I love animals and it isn't too busy, and Bunnings because it's spacious tho definitely more busy. Definitely worried about being front end staff tho because of my anxiety but you never know. I am actually quite social, just my anxiety has taken away all my confidence. When it comes to talking to strangers I'm worried I'll mess something up or start to panic.

Would definitely prefer a casual spot to take off the pressure and hopefully ease myself into it. It's all new and very scary for me, but it's probably the first time I've given work an honest thought and really want to give it a go. 

Thank you again blues 🙂 Hope your day has been well

[blues23]

Hi flop

bunnings , pet store all good things I’m thinking Woolies 4 my next adventure into work . Confidence is hard but as I always say  to my dad Fake it till u make it it’s a bit of a fluff but if u can convince urself your confident others will think u are or at least I think so .I’m actually very quiet but lost a lot of my confidence too  it’s a hard road but will get there 🧸