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Post by Chips on Jul 6, 2014 19:07:07 GMT
Tomorrow I start a dream job for me! It is like be careful what you wish for because it just might come true and it did for me. It has been over 10 years since I have had a full time job with benefits but in that time I have worked multiple part time jobs to have flexibility for my kids. Now my kids are older (12 and 9) and I am ready for this!
It is weird to know this is a great opportunity for me, but I go back to what about my kids, will they be ok? It must be Mommy guilt and fear of the unknown.
So any words of advice? I have been getting ready for a few day, all my clothes are ready, nails done, had a fun day at water park with kids, paperwork all together and about to take the dogs for a long walk. I think I'll plan to go for lunch until I make some new friends 
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jul 6, 2014 19:21:07 GMT
No advice but just wanted to say congratulations and wish you all the very best for tomorrow!  |
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Post by annabella on Jul 6, 2014 20:26:28 GMT
You may not be properly introduced to everyone, so you if run into people in the kitchen smile and introduce yourself. My first week at work I just walked up to people and asked them to lunch, a different person each day. In the beginning it's easy to do that and you get to know people 1-on-1 and learn some office dirt. I think no one is going to say no to the new person.
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Post by nesser01 on Jul 6, 2014 20:28:21 GMT
Congrats on your new job! Don't worry about being nervous. Almost everyone is the first day or even for a while afterwards. Just smile and be friendly to everyone. You will do great!
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Post by tracylynn on Jul 6, 2014 20:41:12 GMT
Congrats!!
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Post by peabay on Jul 6, 2014 20:41:26 GMT
The best advice I ever got was to be nice to everyone. You never know who they are, who they are friends with, who they sleep with. Smile, have a strong handshake and enjoy it. Congratulations!
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Post by Sam on Jul 6, 2014 20:42:43 GMT
1/ Your kids will be FINE 2/ No matter how dumb some of your colleagues are, take care not to point it out on your first day 3/ Don't eat or drink anything before you go to work that will entice any of the bodily functions you prefer to keep very private 4/ Check your teeth in a mirror after you eat lunch 5/ Don't joke with anyone about anyone else until you know who you can trust (or have enough dirt on them) 6/ Deep breath before you go in, remember how awesome you are (which is WHY you got the job) and enjoy!! GOOD LUCK!!! |
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Post by Judy26 on Jul 6, 2014 20:47:03 GMT
Plan on being exhausted the first couple of weeks. Being on your best behavior is hard work as is learning so many new procedures. Plan as few extra activities as possible and deligate chores at home. Good luck!
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Post by peasapie on Jul 6, 2014 21:13:45 GMT
Good luck on your new job! Bring some healthful snacks to keep your energy up during the day.
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Post by seriousscrapper on Jul 6, 2014 21:54:46 GMT
Congratulations! Hope you will love your new job!
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Post by keknj on Jul 6, 2014 21:59:43 GMT
Congratulations on the new job! I hope it all goes smoothly for you.
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Post by beachhappy22 on Jul 6, 2014 22:06:57 GMT
Congratulations on your new job! You've gotten lots of great advice. I am pretty much doing what you have been doing-various part time jobs and now putting feelers out for something full time now that my kids are getting older. Good luck and let us know how your first week goes!
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Post by jlynnbarth on Jul 6, 2014 22:35:02 GMT
Congratulations on the new job! My best advice is take lots of notes while you are being trained to their system of doing things. That way you don't have to ask a bunch of questions once your trainer is done training you. Also, don't tell anyone you have a "better" way of doing something right away. Just slowly change over to your way after a couple weeks.
Smile and be you! I hope you love your new job!
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Post by scrapngranny on Jul 6, 2014 23:16:12 GMT
Congrats!! Don't be late ;-)
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Post by jayfab on Jul 6, 2014 23:19:13 GMT
Congrats & have a great first day!
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Post by swanie78 on Jul 6, 2014 23:19:51 GMT
Good luck! I started a new job last week. So far so good but its still a little unnerving.
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Post by Chips on Jul 7, 2014 1:07:33 GMT
I am hoping to get to bed early since I'll be waking up earlier than usual but thanks so much for all of replies!!! Hopefully I don't spend the night wondering if my alarm will go off on time |
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Post by azredhead on Jul 7, 2014 1:10:22 GMT
Congratulations!!
DH always tells his interns -'you're not going to learn it all in one day' let alone the first week' and don't be afraid to ask ??'s.
He was training two new people last month and one kept apologizing for asking ??. He said he would rather have them ask and learn it the right way than do it the wrong way and ask ?? later.
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Post by njinkerbelle on Jul 7, 2014 1:59:52 GMT
Congratulations on the new job! My best advice is take lots of notes while you are being trained to their system of doing things. That way you don't have to ask a bunch of questions once your trainer is done training you. Also, don't tell anyone you have a "better" way of doing something right away. Just slowly change over to your way after a couple weeks. Smile and be you! I hope you love your new job! I agree with all of the above. Take notes and don't try to reinvent the wheel. Our company is on its fourth assistant to the owner in three years because they didn't take time to learn their responsibilities, but jumped in to the position like bulls out of the pen. Just be yourself and enjoy this new experience. |
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Post by Leia on Jul 7, 2014 2:01:45 GMT
Congratulations and have a great week. I remember when I went back to work full time and though it was stressful it was all right . It'll be fine for you too
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 7, 2014 2:02:50 GMT
Don't participate in office gossip and be yourself.
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