Starting a new job tomorrow.

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1. AnonymousApril 25,2022 at 7:56PM UTC

   You focus on your job, learning it well, networking and being pleasant.

   In order yo be ready for the new role you must pay careful attention to your selfcare. Find out what your new company offers I. The way of benefits. Find out if they have an EAP and if so what their program offers in the way of support in case burnout and mental health become issues again.

   Schedule time to meditate, exercise and eat well. Make sure to get outside on breaks and lunch time. Find coworkers who like to walk or if there are none, get a motivating podcast or audio book to listen to while you walk. Also listen to these while traveling to work.

   Challenge yourself with new interests and goals to help balance your focus on work.

   You hold all the keys here. You avoid your same patterns by creating new ones and by being self aware. If you want a more positive and productive life you build one.

2. Tasha L. SimmonsApril 25,2022 at 8:01PM UTC

   Congrats on the new opportunity

   The fact that you have previous experiences is one way to avoid the hot water you spoke about in your post. Also, allow yourself to be human and learning how to do things. Use your previous experiences as a guide to moving forward.

3. AnonymousApril 25,2022 at 8:04PM UTC

   There's a difference between being friendly and having a real friendship. Try to keep those spheres of your life separate so you can remain professional and set appropriate boundaries in the workplace.

   Don't bring your personal life to work unless there's something you have to share with your manager because it may impact your work.

   If you find yourself attracting "drama" in and outside of the workplace, consider the role you play in that and reflect on how you can improve your impact. Focus on your self-improvement instead of what others are doing/not doing.

   Best of luck and mind your own lane!

4. AnonymousApril 25,2022 at 8:24PM UTC

   I also have a problem attracting drama at work, if I’m not very mindful of the need to maintain professional detachment and most importantly boundaries.

   There are many people out there that are almost like predators seeking people who have issues asserting boundaries and who are also fundamentally compassionate. They’ll bleed you for whatever they can get and when you finally put up the most minor resistance to their ever escalating unreasonable demands, all of a sudden they’re not your pal anymore in fact they’ve always hated you, and you are made out to be a monster, etc

   Its not your fault if the dynamic is along these lines, but the only way it will stop is if you get a handle on it.

5. Joanne RosenApril 25,2022 at 10:40PM UTC

   Healthcare is pretty broad. What field in healthcare? The way to avoid it is to stay away from that area in particular.

   Sadly, healthcare is a total burnout field right now. Because people are refusing to vaccinate, wear masks, and social distance the Covid rates are increasing again. So many hospital employees have burned out, which means they are short staffed leading to more burnout. It's a vicious cycle.

   See if your skills and experience are transferrable to another field.

   Wish I could be more help. The thing about drama is, if you don't participate, it doesn't affect you. I had a drama queen friend who loved to gossip. I had to constantly ask him, "Is that your story to tell?"

   We are no longer friends. I don't have time for that in my life.

   Cheers

   Joanne

6. Sabrina CortesApril 25,2022 at 11:58PM UTC

   Set boundaries that help you have a balanced work and home life. It might be a good idea to write some things out that you're not willing to particiate in or that you've learned from your previous experience. What red flags did you see there? These will help you identify and set the boundaries that cna work for you. The best part is that you can adjust your boundaries along the way. Best of luck to you and CONGRATS on your new job!!!

7. AnonymousApril 26,2022 at 2:10AM UTC

   Always remember, these people are not your friends.

8. AnonymousApril 26,2022 at 2:54AM UTC

   Just be polite at work. Nobody is your friend.

9. Crawford EvansDecember 11,2023 at 8:45AM UTC
   Oftentimes, medical workers omit a small, but important detail. That is about their own health and peace of mind. Trying to help many others, but often burn out themselves. My sister was so much stressed out that I even started worrying about her. Fortunately Dr. Frantz Lubin managed to help on time.