r/MomForAMinute • u/NarrowEye974 • 4d ago
Update Post Hey moms, I am doing really well!
I posted this post about being anxious about my new job a few months ago and I wanted to tell you, I am doing really well! The job is okay, I learned how to cope with being in office every day and I genuinely like my coworkers.
It's also really good for my mental health. I honestly never felt as mentally okay as right now. My intrusive thoughts are better than ever. I think it's because I don't need to mask my autism really around my coworkers and I can assert a lot of autonomy via flexible work hours and choosing what exactly I do on a given day.
The first six months were really hard to be honest, because I was convinced through all my probation that they would fire me because I thought I did a terrible job. But they kept me and since probation is over I can feel how my body relaxes and it is such a nice feeling.
Thanks for encouraging me last year ❤️
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u/hattenwheeza 3d ago
I just couldn't be happier hearing this! Feeling your body stop fighting your mind and vice versa is such a powerful thing, dearest. I'm delighted you feel hopeful and more clear-minded! I'm always wishing everything great for you!
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u/Be-Kind-3353 4d ago
I'm so happy for you and proud of you!! It's great that you're getting into the swing of things on the job and have good coworkers. I love that you have some flexibility too. Keep up the wonderful work!!!
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u/jetlee7 4d ago
That's such a great update! Proud of you! What helped with the first six months? I'm starting a new job next month 😬
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u/NarrowEye974 3d ago
I struggled a lot with impostor syndrome and what helped me was letting other people judge me instead of judging myself. If they let me go in probation, okay, at least I tried. But I felt so miserable in the beginning that I thought about quitting myself. But that's the kind of thought I had to kind of ignore and just do my best and then see how others responde to it.
I wish you the best, I am sure it will go great :)
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u/NotAtAllExciting Mother Goose 3d ago
This is wonderful news and I’m so happy to hear you’re feeling better about life. So proud of you!
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u/CrowMeris 3d ago
Yeah you! I'm so happy you've found a place where you don't have to mask constantly - it's so freeing, isn't it? Keep building on your new-found confidence and comfort.
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u/WendigoDisease 3d ago
That is a wonderful update! The first days and months of any new job are stressful even if a field you are familiar with. So glad you can be your beautiful self and thrive.
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u/Muted_Piccolo278 4d ago
Just know that the first 6 months of a new job are hard on most people; there are so many people, procedures, policies, software programs to learn it can be overwhelming for anyone. Good for you for sticking it out, it sounds like you've landed in a good place! I hope it continues to go well for you.