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Discouraged.
19/F
To give you some background, I've been working at my new job for just under 2 weeks now, and I'll be here until the beginning of September. I'm working (and living) at a resort in the mountains in British Columbia, but my home is in Ontario. So I'm really far away from home. I had to leave my friends, family and boyfriend behind to take this job because I really needed the money for tuition and rent in the fall.
I really like the people out here. They're nice. But I still feel really lonely. I miss everyone from at home, and I miss my boyfriend most of all.
Also, I'm getting really discouraged. I feel like I'm doing everything wrong while I'm working, but nobody notices if I'm doing things right. I keep being told off by people for little things that I miss. Every time someone else is busy, I'm asked to take on extra work, but nobody helps me out when I need it. My job is boring and tedious. It requires me to be on my feet for up to 10 hours a day, and my back hurts so badly sometimes that I have trouble breathing. I can't do anything but rest when I'm off, because I'm still in pain days later.
Any advice on how to not be miserable for the entirety of the 80 days I have left?
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I can somewhat relate to you as far as being away from family, having to take on extra work & being exhausted when you get home. I would never say to give up simply because your job is hard. It wouldn't be called work if it was easy. I know the first couple of weeks are stressful because you are still trying to get the hang of things & it's easy to get frustrated & discouraged when you can't. I'd suggest talking to your boss & telling her/him everything you told us. If that doesn't work & changes can't be made for you as far as proper training & the amount of work thrown onto, don't even bother. You should never work for a company who doesn't care & isn't willing to help you become more efficient @ your job.
Also, you should never force yourself to work a job your body cannot physically handle. I know I've been having major back problems for almost a couple years & I've come to the conclusion I have carried all my stress on my back. Try pacing yourself, taking deeper breaths & not letting things get to you too much. Overreacting & worrying too much can cause anxiety attacks which COULD be a cause of problems breathing.
Like I said, talk to your boss & see what can changed. Try walking into work with a different mindset (I know, it's really hard to do sometimes) & see if that helps of those physical problems. If not, try taking on a lighter position @ a company who really appreciates you & your hard work. :)
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It seems like you may not be as focused as you could. At work, you may be thinking of things back at home and are not putting in as much effort as you could. When you are done work, make a few phone calls. Keep yourself in touch, but don't get too tuned out. Best of luck!
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