Today I am going to talk about the word “NEW” and how it
pertains to me right now. The reason for
this is because for me there is so much new going on for me and well that is why
I decided to choose this “N” word.
First, I started my new job this week. I like it so far, though my new manager is
not really that receptive to me or my job being in her office. At least that is the vibe I am getting and I
really hope I am off on this.
I guess for those of you, who are not regulars to my blog, I
should explain my new job. I am a Mental
Health Peer Specialist/Wellness Coach (Links to Descriptions connected to
titles in purple). I am a peer, because I
have mental illness, more to the point; Bipolar, Anxiety, and PTSD.
Anyways, this is something brand new here in
Rhode Island and some of the other mental health workers are not too excited
about it, and the vibe I am getting from her is that I am more in the way and
something new she has to add to her already busy schedule. I hope I am wrong about her.
Because I am new at this mental health center, there is a lot
of training that I have to do, so most of my time for the first month will be
sitting in front of my new desk taking the courses online.
Today I actually got a chance of going out on the field and
also sitting with peer at the office.
For the most part I am shadowing the Social Workers to get acquainted with
how things are working right now. This
is a great experience for me, not only because of my new job, but because I am
also currently in school for Social Work: which now brings me to the next “new”.
I have a week and a half before I start my new semester at
school. Now I have been doing this for a
little while now and honestly I don’t know why each new semester brings on
anxiety for me, but it does; and I am really starting to feel the stressors of
all these new things.
It is funny, last spring I took off the semester because of my
parent’s illnesses and did that because I didn’t want to be overly stressed
out. I took one less class this semester
for the same reason and yet it seems that for each thing I take away, something
new replaces it.
Well anyway, that is why I decided on “NEW” for the “N” word
today. And this picture at the top really represents how I am feeling, but I know, once I get into the grove of
things I will be alright. TTFN.
Good luck with your new job. Hopefully your supervisor will warm up to you and you will have opportunities to learn lots of "new" things in the position.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I didn't realize until this post that you live in RI...we lived in the Newport area for about 7 years up until early 2004.
Sometimes, when a new person comes into a work environment, especially one with a new job title, those already on the job are nervous because they are not really sure how this is going to change their routine. As time goes on, hopefully your supervisor will realize that you can be an excellent resource when it comes to dealing with clients. Give her the benefit of the doubt and see if things improve after a few months. I think you should be very proud of yourself. You care working at a new position, taking college courses towards your degree - I guess you are a little be nervous. New job,new classes! You are doing great! I enjoy visiting your blog each week to read about your adventures!
ReplyDeleteIt can be really challenging starting something NEW. Be it a new school semester, even if it happens year after year or a new job. Which presents a totally new environment for you, but also you are new for the 'established' environment. Give it some time, be open, be friendly and over time you and the new environment - hopefully - will become one.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with all your NEWS! :)
Good Luik with THE New job, Great. N word. I loved reading your life's story and I am so glad I did. I am your newest follower.
ReplyDeletegood luck with the job! i too just started in a new work environment, and i know how stressful it is!
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Let your love for the work show everyone just what a asset you are to the job. You will do great! And when times get a little rough, be like a duck in water and just let the negative be like water and let it roll off your back!~Ames
ReplyDeleteYour "new" are fantastic news! Good luck with the job, and just be gentle to yourself.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for not giving up! Best wishes for the new job. I'm sure they will love you in no time! Great "N" post! I look forward to hearing more about your journey!
ReplyDeleteI dreamed last night that I started a new job!!! No kidding!! I guess moving to a new town 2100 miles from the old one is kind of like starting a new job.
ReplyDeleteLots on your plate but sounds like you have a great attitude about it. I love that you're taking a weakness you have and turning it into a strength to help others! Wishing you the best with all this newness!
ReplyDeleteGood luck in all your new endeavors!
ReplyDeleteChange can be so exhausting!
ReplyDeleteThis new endeavor sounds exciting and challenging.
I wish you luck with the newness...
And thank you for linking to Alphabe-Thursday's letter "N".
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