I’ve recently accepted a new job that offers better working hours for the same money, and deep down I feel excited about the opportunity. However, my anxiety is making me terrified of handing in my notice and leaving the security of my current job. I keep worrying about the new place being worse, even though I have no real reason to think it will be, and my mind keeps creating scenarios that haven’t even happened. For example, what if someone in my family or my partner becomes ill and my new employer isn’t understanding or supportive?
I know I can’t predict the future, but my brain seems to be focusing on every possible thing that could go wrong. I think I’m scared of making the wrong decision and regretting it. Has anyone else experienced this when changing jobs? How did you manage the anxiety and learn to trust your decision? I’d really appreciate some advice because I feel like my anxiety is overshadowing what should be an exciting change.