Is it normal to be stressed out were you just want to cry and give up?

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Ok.. so i have been working at this new place for about a couple of months already.This is only my 2nd job ive ever had! The last job i was at, was for 5 yrs. So anyway..this new job is really hard for me. There is just so much information i have to learn and things I am expected to know. I love the job because it pays well, and has good benefits etc. The thing is its so stressful because im new to all this :( i feel so hopeless at times, and just feel stupid because i dont know what im doing at times. The last job i was at i was great! but i know it took time and it wasnt a serious job either.. Is there any advice anyone can give me about this stressful and sad situation i am going through? I just want to give up at times and want to cry..is this normal? Has anyone ever gone through this also? and should I just give up even though it benefits my life so much :(?

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  • dappled
    12 years ago

    In my previous job, I almost went to the boss at the end of my first day and said, "I can't do this. You don't have to pay me for today. I'll just leave and not come back". Two years later and the four-man team I was part of was a one-man team. Me. I was doing my own job and everyone else's too.

    The best advice I can give you is to ask questions. The longer you're there, the harder it is to admit you don't know something. Never ask the same thing twice (good advice from joybird about keeping a notebook), but ask about anything you're unsure about.

    You'll be okay. But it'll take time.

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  • joybird
    12 years ago

    Give yourself some time. I bet it will all be easy for you at the end of 6 months. Employers don't like to see you job-hopping on your CV either so stick it out.

    I've been there before, but had a secret little notebook so I didn't have to keep asking the same questions over and over again. Do not give up and don't be so hard on yourself!

    Good luck to you, pet.

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    12 years ago

    very great advice guys thankyou! i will put it all into consideration!

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  • boober0810
    12 years ago

    Sounds like u work for Att... Lol it's totally normal... I been there done that... Just remember that a job is never worth mental anguish... If ur that upset over it then it may be time to look for something different... Stress at work can make u a very nasty person at home... Trust me!!!

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Sometimes I worry about things I like this. I worry that when I'm older and have a job, I wont know how to do it.

    Its somethings that plays on my mind. It must be very stressful feeling hopeless at your job.. I'm sorry I dont have any proper advice for you :/

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  • someperson123
    12 years ago

    keep at it, you'll be glad you did. it takes patience

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    12 years ago

    thank u so much :)

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