I'm due back at work shortly after a career break. New team, new start. Probs that I had before I left were:
Lack of confidence when speaking to people and appearing nervous
Not fitting in with the elegant dress of women in the office (not a typically glamorous profession)- they all have nice handbags, heels etc, whereas I'm more of a backpack and flats kind of person and can't afford a lot on clothes
Finding it difficult to know what colleagues actually 'want' from me, without sending 10 emails - it's like others have some sort of intuition about what's needed whereas I don't
Finding it difficult to prioritise work, having a disorganised inbox, and thinking I've completed what's needed and then suddenly at the last minute realising I haven't
Memory isn't brilliant
My review before I left wasn't too bad, the nervousness was the thing that was picked up on.
I just want to be so much better when I return. Any advice from people who've been in similar situations would be great, please. Anything I can read or do in advance? I do take ADs for social anxiety and will be asking to up my dose before I'm back at work. Thanks for any help.
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Madnessmouse · 19/03/2016 13:02
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