Just to be nervous completed week 10 of probatition at sainsburys

[tinkcantwaittomove]

Hi
Suffer from anxiety worried i wont keep job at end
I hv had lots of observations
Had one tonite :-

ImProved since last one
Need to hv more enthusiam
Chat to customers mire
Realise that supervisers r there to helP

Feel i am much more confident

Huh???

The world's gone mad

I remember a time when supermarkets, factories and shops in general were almost pulling people off the streets to work for them.

Now they want a degree in rocket science just to put a few groceries through a scanner.

I applied to work in Safeway a few years ago and you had to take a test to be able to operate a till, I failed :(

Aw, it's hard to look enthusiastic when you're feeling anxious!
How much longer does the probationary period last?

eh? I'm sympathetic about your anxiety tink, but last Friday you were in week 7 and ttoday you have completed week 10?
Please relax and smile a bit more at the customers.

This was a thread a few weeks back

Tink - hello!
As you know, I work in retail. These assessments are quite normal. Some believe they help ensure customers receive the best service possible whereas some think it's a bit of a waste of effort and puts undue pressure on employees.
Please do not worry though and this far in, if there were a problem, they would have started more formal discussions and would have used words to the effect of "not confirming your employment " or "extending your probationary period"

Employers these days seem to think that all emoyees appreciate & benefit from this style of feedback. Don't take it personally and congratulate yourself on what you are doing well and that you actually managed to secure a job in the current climate.

Aww well done for reaching week 10! Just smile more and you'll be fine.i know you don't always feel like smiling especially when anxious but just give it a go and smile! :)

last Friday, Jumping.

Sorry should have said i am on the kiosk

Yes i know i started anither thread q wk ago got wks mixed up
Probatition lasts 12 weeks so 2 more weeks
I do 12 hours a wk
Fri eve, sat eve and all sun

Thanks ses very helpful

Hi Tink, long time no see.

Hang in there, you're doing fine. I know how awful it is when anxiety stops you from being able to do the things you want and need to do, but you can do this and the longer you're there the more you'll relax and it will feel easier and more natural.

Am guessing the rain put pay to Betterware or are you doing both? I wouldn't blame you for knocking it on the head if you have, I don't think I'd like to be delivering catalogues in this weather either.

How many weeks till the big move now?

You seem to be doing very well. The comments you have been given all sound quite positive - that you need to chat more to the customers really isn't a huge criticism .

Well done! I hope you are enjoying your new job.

Hi mm
Great to hear from you
How r things with u?!
I gave up betteware when i got sainsburys job
Like u say would hv been a nightmare in this weather
House starting to be built hv been told dec-jan for moving

Flossie - thanks for the very helpful comments

I'm ok thanks.

Looking forward to the summer holidays, it's been a long, tough half term with ds1.

Glad the house move is still on track. Bet you can't wait to see the new house coming together as they build it.

Hi mm
Sorry u hv had a hard time with ds1
Not long till hols
We had our first options meeting for house 2 wks ago chose kitchen cupboards, worktops and appliances for kitchen
Taps, towel rails etc for bathroom
Next meeting in 2 weeks chosing flooring and wall tiles
It is exciting watching it come together
Garage is built