sometimes there are things that i do in life that no matter how hard i try, i will never understand...i will never have enough knowledge to complete these things on my own. I'm tired of having to ask others for so much help. I'm tired of feeling like i know nothing at all. i'm tired of getting annoyed responses from people who are supposed to be helping. i'm just tired of not being good enough in my job yet. Frankly they say...you won't know anything until like your 6th month here, but i don't want to wait that long. I'm tired of getting yelled at by people on the phone. I'm tired of fixing other peoples' printers or their broken computer or correcting their mistakes. They don't appreciate it anyway. I'm SO tired of taking the brunt of the anger and frustration that vendors have because their set up person didn't get their account in order. I'm tired of the set up people not having enough help and being overwhelmed so that they can't take care of their customers. I'm just really really really tired of it all.
i don't want to feel stupid anymore. I can't take it much longer.
7 comments:
Hey Megan,
The only thing worse than looking for a new job is actually starting the new job. No matter what your background or training, there will still be so much to learn. From office politics to where they hide the plastic spoons in the break room. The frustration you feel now is very common.
First and foremost, be patient with yourself. Allow yourself those six months. I understand you don't want to wait six months to feel comfortable, but accept the fact that it may take that long. Once you've accepted that, start chipping away at those tasks that seem to be in your way. Strive to be that 'go to person' that everyone feels they can rely on.
This period of angst is all a part of the new job process that does go away. One suggestion is to find a release after work. Dance, Sing, play hacky sack, blog . . . find a way to relax at night and start fresh the next day. You don't want to bring work home.
Good Luck.
Thanks Paul. Great advice.
Cast you burdens on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. psalm 55:22
Yah....and all that stuff SimplyPaul said too.
Praying for you.....AJ
hey kiddo
you ain't stupid! not in the least. customer service is a tough field, and remember many people are jack-holes out there...
also, if you need a punching bag for venting, we can put one in the basement!
Oh Meggie lu. I hate it that you feel so bad. Just take simplypauls advice and hang in there. Hang Arron up in the basement and use him as a punching bag. Oh no I just didn't say that. Love you. You very own Granny Pants
Cuzzin, I felt like a moron for like 7 monts at my job and I still do, at least one or twice a day, grrr, but it just keeps getting better, it's just hard to get past the beginning...
Love you!!!
Thank you friends. Aaron, i might take you up on that offer! It might help me with my aggression! In the meantime, i'll just work on being nice. it's hard to do, but it'll be good for me. LOVE YOU ALL!
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