Hi, I'm new and scared

Post date: 2022-01-24 09:08:50

What's a good way to manage anxiety and doubt when starting a new job?

I started a new job last week and it's probably the most professional job I've had yet. I work as a senior graphic designer in small team at a company that's been growing. I have, so far, enjoyed working with my co-workers. My boss is hard-working, motivating and everyone else is incredibly kind.

I have to admit that I feel kind of intimidated. I know I'm just starting out but I feel so far behind, worried that I'll mess things up. I feel like I'm not that skilled to pick up things easily. It's surreal to finally land the type of job that I've been looking for and to make the amount of money I'm making. I almost feel like I'm going to fail. Sometimes at work I'll feel anxious and all of sudden I'll feel nervous to speak up or ask for help. I am able to reel myself in, but I just feel like I don't deserve to be at this job. I don't want to sabotage myself. I also feel that I'll find something toxic about this job that I don't know about. I've worked really horrible jobs before.

It helps to write this out and get it out there (my family and friends are happy I've landed this job) - but how can I cope with this? And move past it?

Advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.

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