Posted by partlycloudy on October 11, 2004, at 15:09:51
In reply to Re: Adding my energy too., posted by TexasChic on October 11, 2004, at 14:46:27
I don't need to cross my fingers for you on that test - you'll be fine.
I have changed careers so many times that by now I know that if there isn't any stress in the job, I can easily create it. Big companies, little companies, retail (forget about the holidays - you belong to the store), customer service. The only thing I haven't tried is a manufacturing job, but I'd have to move to India to get one of those....
My paranoia about messing up this job is real, even though from what I have seen here, you really do have to make some major mistakes to be canned. I've had 2 previous experiences with employers in this state that made it clear that nobody's job is ever safe.
The hardest thing about this job really is keeping a smile on my face. We don't get many people walking in off the street, or many formal visitors, and the phones are usually not very busy. I am mostly for show. Every time I have talked myself into the anticipation of being disciplined for something at work, I've been given praise and money instead. I obviously have a skewed view of my performance and abilities here. It's also hard when people show compassion and empathy towards me. I immediately tear up and start quaking. i've always been a crybaby.
I feel SOOOOO much better now than when the day began. Once again Babble pulled me through.
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