I start my new job tomorrow and I’m SO nervous

[cherryhigh]

I’ve taken a job that is my first step up as a team leader, I’m all of a sudden terrified and doubting myself. The work itself will also be harder. I took it as I want the experience and to progress in my career as it is a good opportunity but I’m now scared I can’t do it, the team will think I’m an idiot, and I will make a fool of myself and they’ll regret hiring me as actually im incompetent. Looking for any words of encouragement as I’m so in my head right now, I was feeling ok until now 😫

You’ll be fab! You got the job as you aced the interview and no one thinks you’re an idiot! Take tomorrow to get to know everyone and take care of yourself as first days are always nervous - so drink lots of water so you don’t get dehydrated! A big smile!

You can do it! You know you can do it and that's why you went for the job.

You're nervous and got the jitters. Completely normal.

You'll feel so much better when tomorrow is over. Hold your head high and tell yourself you've got this.

Is it a new company you're joining, or a step up where you already work?

Try to put the imposter syndrome thoughts out of your head. You wouldn't have been offered the job if they didn't think you could do it. Go easy on yourself, everyone has to learn when starting a new job. It'll take a few weeks to find your feet. Deep breath, you've got this!

Smile,and look confident even if you're not feeling it. They chose you for the role. Everyone has a first day. In a weeks' time, you'll have forgotten feeling like this.