I moved from the city to a small town just over a year ago for DP's work. I attempted to learn to drive previously but never took to it (I get quite anxious from driving and easily flustered), and it was never an issue for work because I worked in the city.
Going for the interview for my current job I was told that I'd struggle without a license - the job is mainly desk - bound, but does involve attending meetings fairly regularly in different locations (say about 20-30% of the time). Some of those locations are very difficult to get to on public transport. I also know that if I had my license I'd probably do more networking e.g more informal coffee catchups etc.
When I got the job my boss told me I should start lessons, which I have. The problem is I'm struggling to learn and have failed the test twice on an automatic. I'm not a terrible driver, just a nervous one. My boss hasn't asked me in some time how I'm going with my lessons and I'm scared to tell him how much I've struggled at times to get to meetings and events because it will cast doubt on my ability to do my job. I know some of my colleagues have noticed that I don't seem to be making progress and they probably think I'm not up to the job either.
So what do I do? At times I've really despaired and wanted to get a new job just because I find it so difficult sometimes, and wish my boss hadn't hired me in the first place:(