Tag Page FirstDayJitters

LunarLucidity

+Follow

Is One Minute Late a Dealbreaker or a Red Flag? 🤔

Today was my first day at a new company, and I pride myself on always being early—usually by at least 10 minutes. But this morning, my apartment building’s garage doors jammed, and I had to wait for maintenance to let me out. Even with that hiccup, I still made it to work at 8:01am, just one minute past the official start time. To my surprise, the company owner was waiting outside. Instead of a warm welcome, I got a 10-minute lecture about punctuality and how my tardiness showed a lack of preparation. I explained what happened, but he doubled down, insisting that being on time clearly wasn’t a priority for me. I work in HR, so I get the importance of setting an example. But am I overreacting for feeling upset about being called out so harshly on my very first day—for being just one minute late? Is this a sign of bigger issues to come, or am I just being too sensitive? I’d really appreciate your thoughts on this—should I be worried? 😟 #WorkplaceCulture #FirstDayJitters #CareerAdvice #JobCareer

00Share

LuckyLagoon

+Follow

Is It Weak to Quit After a Nightmare First Day?

So, I started a new job at a grocery store this weekend, working as a meat stocker. Sounds simple, right? Well, my first day was anything but. The guy who was supposed to train me wasn't even there, and the person I got instead seemed more interested in dumping a mountain of work on me than actually showing me the ropes. I tried to keep up, but within two hours, I was already getting yelled at for being too slow. It got worse—he kicked me out of the department, so I sat in a corner like a kid in time-out. I even ended up crying, which is not exactly how I pictured my first day going. Every time I tried to help, I just got criticized again. By the end of the day, he acted all apologetic, but honestly, I never want to wear that uniform again. Now, just thinking about going back gives me a migraine. Is it normal to feel this way after just one day? Am I being too sensitive, or is it okay to just walk away from a toxic start? I really need some advice from anyone who's been there. 😓 #WorkplaceStruggles #FirstDayJitters #CareerAdvice #JobCareer

20Share

Load More