I’ve recently started a new job at a very small company (just 5 of us total), and I’m really struggling. I took over someone else’s role, and it's been overwhelming from day one. The pace is intense, the expectations are high, and there’s no HR or onboarding support. I’m expected to hit the ground running, but I constantly feel like I have no idea what I’m doing. Most days, I drive home tearful and defeated.
The team itself is friendly enough, but the role is completely different from my previous job, which was creative and enjoyable. This one is extremely corporate and I’m stuck in back-to-back client meetings from 9 to 5, barely getting time for a break (officially 30 mins, which I usually work through because I’m swamped).
The only silver lining is that it’s a temporary contract, and I’ll be out in 6 months.
I’m trying to adopt the mindset of “It’s not forever,” but honestly, that’s easier said than done when I’m mentally drained every day.
I just want some advice on how to get through the next 6 months in a job thats impacting my mental health.
(To add: it’s now been 2 weeks since I started, they also never asked for my references, they have no emergency contact details for me, or bank info for payroll. It all feels disorganised)