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Sarahbumdaa · 2023-08-10T22:42:22+00:00

I've started at a new place. No matter how hard i try i cant do anything right. I work so hard, try my best to do all my jobs, which I get them all done. But im made to feel like I'm not doing good enough. Anyone got any advice so I can get better. I dont know what to do. I feel so emotional all the time

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Sarahbumdaa · 11/08/2023 05:20

jods19 · 11/08/2023 03:44

Hey 👋
I've recently swapped jobs in the last 3 weeks. I also work in care sector, also feeling the same.

Ive only been working in care for 10 months but wasn't happy with the last care job I had (I did home care, and in that clients home all shift, not bouncing about!). Clients were brilliant and their family were too but wasn't happy with management, so I'm now working in a care home.. which I absolutely hate, I hate it that much that's I've actually asked to go back to my factory job that I left 10 months ago. I love working in care but it's just not for me. I knew I made the wrong choice on my second shift of working in my new job.. 3 weeks in and now hopefully going back to my first job I was at for nearly 8 Years... Maybe the grass isn't greener on the other side🫣

Yeah I can totally understand what your saying. I hope all goes well for you

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jabberwokky · 11/08/2023 06:39

I've never loved a job enough that I would want to do it if I didn't need the money.

Wish I could find the trick to that!

currentusernsme · 11/08/2023 06:53

I love my job and genuinely enjoy going to work. I'm fortunate enough to work for a cause I'm passionate about so that makes a difference too.

We have our difficulties and politics like most places but the culture is easygoing and flexible and I feel as though I'm making a difference.

It is very early days for you OP and if your manager says you're doing good, then try and hang on to that. Maybe you feel emotional because you're adjusting to the change; new job, new colleagues etc? If the working environment/culture is otherwise good, then give it some more time and see how you settle.

currentusernsme · 11/08/2023 06:56

jods19 · 11/08/2023 03:44

Hey 👋
I've recently swapped jobs in the last 3 weeks. I also work in care sector, also feeling the same.

Ive only been working in care for 10 months but wasn't happy with the last care job I had (I did home care, and in that clients home all shift, not bouncing about!). Clients were brilliant and their family were too but wasn't happy with management, so I'm now working in a care home.. which I absolutely hate, I hate it that much that's I've actually asked to go back to my factory job that I left 10 months ago. I love working in care but it's just not for me. I knew I made the wrong choice on my second shift of working in my new job.. 3 weeks in and now hopefully going back to my first job I was at for nearly 8 Years... Maybe the grass isn't greener on the other side🫣

Just a thought on this...if you love working in care, have you thought about a job working for one family instead of an agency? I've got a friend who couldn't settle in an agency or working in a care home but now has a job providing support for a young adult who has a brain injury. She loves it and the pay is better too. Just thought I'd mention it.

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Sarahbumdaa · 11/08/2023 08:39

currentusernsme · 11/08/2023 06:56

Just a thought on this...if you love working in care, have you thought about a job working for one family instead of an agency? I've got a friend who couldn't settle in an agency or working in a care home but now has a job providing support for a young adult who has a brain injury. She loves it and the pay is better too. Just thought I'd mention it.

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That sounds awesome. Maybe one day I.ll find a job like this

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jods19 · 11/08/2023 15:42

currentusernsme · 11/08/2023 06:56

Just a thought on this...if you love working in care, have you thought about a job working for one family instead of an agency? I've got a friend who couldn't settle in an agency or working in a care home but now has a job providing support for a young adult who has a brain injury. She loves it and the pay is better too. Just thought I'd mention it.

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@cucurrentusernsme

I have thought about it but it's mostly agency around me but the ones that aren't you have to take them out and drive their car and it puts me off massively, it's honestly starts my IBS and I have anxiety attacks, think it's my lack of confidence having to take people out and about

neverbeenskiing · 11/08/2023 15:52

I love my job. I find the work interesting, I'm passionate about what I do and feel i'm making a difference. I feel valued and supported by my colleagues, I feel listened to by senior management, and we laugh a lot. I also love that it's PT, term time only, and the commute is 10 minutes door to door, so I have lots of quality time with my DC and a good work life balance. BUT I've had lots of jobs I haven't loved, and a couple I've really hated. Honestly, I think 8 weeks is probably too soon to tell. I would say give it another month at least before you decide it's not for you. It's not unusual for your confidence to take a knock when you start somewhere new as you feel like a bit of a spare part at first, but if your managers say you're doing well then that's a good sign.

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Sarahbumdaa · 11/08/2023 15:58

I really hope so I really do

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ADHDGURL · 11/08/2023 20:17

After 11 yrs 8 weeks is a very short time. If the area/sector/workload is suitable then give yourself time to get to know the processes and procedures. Ask foe help if you need it. If anything people will respect you for reaching out.
I left a job after 15 years, loved the new job but the community was toxic, changed pathways, left after 6 months to an 18k paycut but a familiar role in a sector I knew well. I'm really happy and excited for the future. BUT, 1st 10 weeks I felt lost, anxious and really down. Change isn't easy. But give yourself all the help and support you are offered, I think 6months will tell if it's right or not.
Best of luck 👍