I hate my new job 😞

[ADHD123]

Started just over a week ago and omg do I hate it

I though I’d love working from home and I don’t, it sucks, I find myself easily overwhelmed with no support.

The work while is something I’ve done before the processes are completely different do get the end result

I’m at a loss I have serious imposter syndrome I’m getting myself all out of sorts and frustrated

argh it does get better doesn’t it? Or shall I leave after Christmas? I have another job I can go to

A week really isn't enough time to settle in or to make a decision on whether or not it's the job for you! Stick it out, it might get better once you understand the procedures more.

WFH is great - when you know what you're doing and can just be left to get on. It's terrible for inducting new starters and helping them get on their feet. Give it time and don't be backwards about asking for help/a steer. It's in their interests to ensure you get the hang of everything and stick around, recruiting is time consuming.

I'd give it a bit more time and be open and honest with your manager. My DH works from home and hates it, he has found trying to support new starters really challenging (lots of the new contracts are fully remote) and is looking for a new job which is at least hybrid- lots love it though as you probably will. Just explain that you are unfamiliar with the processes and see what training/info is available to you, if they differ from elsewhere they shouldn't assume you know.

OK, deep breaths. There are two possibilities - either you are expecting too much or yourself or you are not and you are genuinely struggling. Which do you think it is?

I wonder if you are expecting yourself to achieve too much. Slow down. Do a task. Write the process down. Make a cup of tea. Do another task. Write it down. Pop into the garden for a couple of minutes. Do another task...

You have been there a week. You can not reasonably be expected to work at the same pace as an experienced employee.

If you are not doing too much - then you have to tell your manager that you need additonal support, so identify what precisely you do not understand.

Been there OP! Don’t be so hard on yourself, it will probably take a good few months to really get up to speed and feel comfortable with their processes and then you can start to relax a bit. Take as many notes as you can and take the opportunity to ask questions if you aren’t sure about something, it’s nothing to be ashamed of and shows that you are eager to learn.

With a bit of luck, in 12 months time you’ll look back at the notes you made and wonder what all the fuss was about 🙂

Remote working working certainly isn’t for everyone and it’s important to set boundaries for yourself. Take regular breaks but don’t get distracted by the usual household tasks, laundry, dishwasher etc! In your lunch hour, make the effort to get out for a walk and get some fresh air to break the day up.

Good luck and congrats on the new job 👏

Yeah, give it time.