Been out of the Work Force for a While? Here are Some Tips for Easing Back In.
You have been out of work for some period of time, and now you have finally landed a new job. Now what? You are used to being in charge of your own schedule, coming and going when you decide, and now, starting in one week, you have to do the 9 to 5 grind (a welcomed grind so it is!). Here are some tips for getting yourself back in work mode.
Get your rest. It may sound silly, since you were not going to work every f day, but you may have been staying up late and sleeping later than usual during our time off. Now you need to get yourself back on a work day schedule. Insure that you get the right amount of sleep for you, about 8 hours or so. A regular bedtime planned around what time you need to be out of bed in the morning is an important adjustment to make. You will be more likely to perform your best when rested.
Plan out your first week. Think about your commute, your meals, when you will go to the gym, who will be getting the kids after school…all these wrinkles should be ironed out before you start your first day of work. This planning removes stress and allows you to focus on the important task of making a good start at your new workplace.
Share your feelings. You will undoubtedly have many and mixed emotions about returning to work. You will obviously be relieved and excited to be employed again. You may also be sad about leaving the easier schedule of unemployment. Fear and anxiety are also common emotions people go through when returning to work or embarking on a new journey. One thing you can do for yourself is to share your feelings with those close to you. Give them the opportunity to share in your joy and support you in your fear or nervousness.
Don’t dive in head first, at least not right away. This may sound counter-intuitive but often times in our zeal to do a great job and impress our new boss and colleagues, we dive right in, head first, and try to tackle everything all at once. This could work out fine, or it could lead to you getting completely overwhelmed, burned out right away, or making some big mistakes because you don’t know enough yet to do things properly. Do yourself and your new employer a service, and don’t try to be superman. Take things a bit slower, at least for the first month or two, until you are certain you know everything you need to know to do it all very well.
If you haven’t yet found your next work situation, ERG Staffing Services can help. We are expert in placing light industrial and clerical workers in jobs that they are perfectly suited for. Call one of our professionals today to get started.
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