First Day At Work

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November 19, 2010, 03:22 PM
First Day At Work

So I know this isn't LDR related (well kinda) but I figured since everyone was so supportive of me yesterday and ever since I began looking for a job about 3 months ago I wanted to talk a bit about my first day at my first job.

First off I had to be there at 8 am and it takes me a bit to get ready because I don't blow dry my hair (I am vain about my hair) so I was up at 5:30 taking a shower, taking my morning meds, and getting my uniform on. I had to buy everything sans my apron and hat (which I didn't get today, I had to borrow both but I get a hat and apron and name badge next week) which wasn't too bad since they ask for generic black polo, neutral color shoes, and khaki or black pants. I ended up with enough time for a decent breakfast and was still early.

First 45 minutes were paperwork and the orientation handbook where I read about CC's goals, safety, and how to work the register. Then I was assigned to someone who toured the place with me and then showed me how to work the cash register, which was one of my biggest fears as I've had a learning disability with money. But I was quickly putting in orders and handing back correct change. Wiped tables, cut up lemons, changed coffee filters, washed stuff, took out/changed trash, then I got a minor break to talk about my schedule for next week and I got off a half hour early because I came in a half hour early. Next week I work 7 am to 3 pm on Wednesday, then 3 pm to 10:40 pm Friday. Long hours for a beginner, I suppose, but I know I'll have the nice people I met today there to help if I need it.

Around 10 I was waiting for more instructions and was in the back and checked my phone for the time (can't wear a watch) and saw I had a text. I thought maybe it was spam, but it was Hattie telling me he liked the picture I drew for him yesterday. Hopefully it cheered him up as his comment was "you captured my good side."

It's funny, I smell so strongly of coffee, even out of uniform now, that I can smell myself. But all in all I think I may need an anxiety pill adjustment to have one to take in the mornings as the one I take now is slow release and is taken at night because it makes me drowsy. I felt overwhelmed here and there and when I get that way I have anxiety attacks so I wanna prevent that. Still, it's not a bad place to work once you get used to it being so busy and somehow you being in someone's way always. It'll be a long time before I'm making drinks, but I'm OK with that. So long as I get that paycheck. I have a man to get to.
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  LadyMarchHare commented
  
  November 19, 2010, 07:13 PM
  
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  Originally posted by Bluestars;bt3544
  
  Thanks for updating us! It sounds like you had a really good first day!
  
  And I think Squiddie has a good point that you might want to consider with the anxiety medicine. Starting any new job is stressful. On my first day at my first job, I started crying for around thirty minutes as soon as walked into my house because I was so overwhelmed. I could hold it in while on the job, but when I got off, that was how I dealt with it (I have bad anxiety as well, although a lot of other people have it worse). But it got better after around a week (although I would still get stressed out occasionally, but never to that extent again)! I do not know how bad your anxiety is, but you might be fine if you just give it a week.
  
  But congrats It sounds like you did a good job. And those are some really nice hours too! They will pay off when you get your check! Personally, I would rather work eight hours all at once than splitting it out over every day of the week!
  
  Well, I'm gonna leave the decision up to my psychiatrist, but it's merely my 2 cents as I don't want to have an anxiety attack at work and have repercussions or my hours cut. But yeah, I'd rather work the hours straight. May be minimum wage, but it'll add up.
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  Guest commented
  
  November 19, 2010, 07:13 PM
  
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  Edit: I just read your reply to Suiddie. That sounds like a plan and I think your doctor will know what is best for you. I am pretty sure that I have social anxiety as well although I have never been diagnosed. When I applied to my first job, I stuttered, got the shakes, and sweated a ton. I am pretty sure they wouldn't have hired me after that lol. It is not anywhere near as severe as it used to be though, and a lot of that is because my first job forced me to talk to people I didn't know (they make you do that in retail). It took around a week for me to get used to it, but my body couldn't handle being in defense mode twenty-four-seven, so eventually I just got immune (if that makes sense). Good luck with your new job!
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  Silviar commented
  
  November 20, 2010, 11:44 PM
  
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  I'm so glad to hear it went well, LMH. Just don't be hard on yourself, and keep up the good work!
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