Getting my first job scared the hell out of me. It's totally normal to be nervous. It's a new environment, with new people, and the responsibility of performing well in the new situation can be very intimidating. I swear I was ready to collapse when, after several months, I got my first interview.
It's not that bad though and people like you and I make it a bigger deal at first than it really is lol. And once you're in and you get settled it actually feels really great to be working and doing something that will benefit you.
The key though is motivation. I know you said you don't really have any but trust me, you do. Everything you want in life comes at a price.
I was totally inactive after I graduated High School. I did nothing but goof around, party, and play video games. And it was great... but it eventually got old. I got depressed and lazy and felt worthless. So I had to find that motivation. And eventually I did. I found an entire list of reasons to get active again.
- I wanted to impress a lovely lady
- I wanted my own car
- I wanted something to do in my spare time
- I wanted to get things for friends and family and help out
- I wanted to be able to buy my own cloths and games and food when I wanted
- And I wanted a future. I wanted a way to escape and get out on my own.
Once I saw how much I had ahead of me I wasn't cranking out resume's and application because my parents told me to. I was doing it for me. I wanted more than anything to be working and doing something with my life. And finally I got that interview. I went in feeling scared shitless but walked out hired. It's not a glamorous job either. I work in the deli of a grocery store lol. But I love it there. Right now there is no other place I would rather be. I've met new friends, learned new skills, and made myself and the company some money. And it feels great.
It's completely normal to be nervous and unmotivated whenever we are faced with a new challenge. And while your parents may be being a little hard on you, they just want you to have a future. I would suggest just taking some time to look ahead a couple of years and see what you want in life. Look at where you will be and where you wanna be. Look at want you want for yourself and who you want to help.
Then find something you really enjoy. sports, gaming, eating, fashion, ect, and apply SEVERAL TIMES to places that you know you would enjoy being.
Sports > Dick's, bike shop, sports apparel in the mall,
Gaming > Gamestop, EB Games, Best Buy, Electronics at Walmart or Target
You get the idea. Get out there and show everyone what a boss you are!
IIN that I get very anxious at the idea of finding a job at 18?
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Getting my first job scared the hell out of me. It's totally normal to be nervous. It's a new environment, with new people, and the responsibility of performing well in the new situation can be very intimidating. I swear I was ready to collapse when, after several months, I got my first interview.
It's not that bad though and people like you and I make it a bigger deal at first than it really is lol. And once you're in and you get settled it actually feels really great to be working and doing something that will benefit you.
The key though is motivation. I know you said you don't really have any but trust me, you do. Everything you want in life comes at a price.
I was totally inactive after I graduated High School. I did nothing but goof around, party, and play video games. And it was great... but it eventually got old. I got depressed and lazy and felt worthless. So I had to find that motivation. And eventually I did. I found an entire list of reasons to get active again.
- I wanted to impress a lovely lady
- I wanted my own car
- I wanted something to do in my spare time
- I wanted to get things for friends and family and help out
- I wanted to be able to buy my own cloths and games and food when I wanted
- And I wanted a future. I wanted a way to escape and get out on my own.
Once I saw how much I had ahead of me I wasn't cranking out resume's and application because my parents told me to. I was doing it for me. I wanted more than anything to be working and doing something with my life. And finally I got that interview. I went in feeling scared shitless but walked out hired. It's not a glamorous job either. I work in the deli of a grocery store lol. But I love it there. Right now there is no other place I would rather be. I've met new friends, learned new skills, and made myself and the company some money. And it feels great.
It's completely normal to be nervous and unmotivated whenever we are faced with a new challenge. And while your parents may be being a little hard on you, they just want you to have a future. I would suggest just taking some time to look ahead a couple of years and see what you want in life. Look at where you will be and where you wanna be. Look at want you want for yourself and who you want to help.
Then find something you really enjoy. sports, gaming, eating, fashion, ect, and apply SEVERAL TIMES to places that you know you would enjoy being.
Sports > Dick's, bike shop, sports apparel in the mall,
Gaming > Gamestop, EB Games, Best Buy, Electronics at Walmart or Target
You get the idea. Get out there and show everyone what a boss you are!