Need to somewhere to vent....

So, I was unemployed for 19 months...I get this job where I am working with the controller...I know I could love it but understanding the accting piece is killing me...I was in banking 19 years...easy right? I don't know what to do...this isn't the job I was hired for..the one I'm doing is potentially better. Just so frustrated by fridays I'm usually stressed to the max. No telling what she thinks of me.

Between the job, impending divorce, being a single mom again (to one very stubborn, hard headed boy) living with my mom (sometimes only makes things worse), the upcoming holidays....its a wonder I have any hair left!!

Thank you for allowing me to gripe...there are good points...I have a job, we are out of a bad situation, I have a roof over my head and a nice car and I know I have God on my side....life will get better.

Thank you,

Sherry

Congrats on being positive!!!When I'm feeling down or troubled I always remember that saying" I can do all things thru CHRIST  who strengthens me"....You will be fine......Rita

Hang in there Sherry.  I was in banking for 13 years, there is a world of difference in banking (accounting) and outside accounting.  Are you taking notes, I know when I'm learning something new I am very detailed in learning to new concept. 

Being a single mom is difficult.  I also have two stubborn, hard headed boys.  I went through a divorce last year, even knowing it was necessary and needed to happen the emotional aspect of getting there and getting through it was tough.  You're also dealing with the hormonal aspect of WLS so I can only image how stressed this is making you.

Keep an upbeat attitude, you'll come through this stronger.

It takes an average of 6 months to really settle into a new job.  It's tough at first, especially if you've been unemployed for a while - that can really sap your self-confidence.  Ask lots of questions, take notes of the answers and procedures, etc.  Your boss would rather you asked questions than stumble blindly along.  Hang in there, you'll do fine.  And with all the other things going on in your life, it's no wonder you're stressed.  Deep breaths!

I work for a fortune 500 company in one of many helpdesk and the work never ends and there is almost never any thank you when we do resolve a problem. But it is a job and it keeps the lights turned on. 

I am sorry to hear about your marriage issues. That can't be helping with your outlook right now.

Stop and take a moment to smell the roses. Think about all the good things you do have and be thankful for them.

Make an appointment with the boss person to ask for guidance. Go see a funny movie somewhere even if it's on NetFlix.

My wife and I have been married for 20+ years and trust me there were times of extreme friction. We were even told by the church that there was nothing left to save and to give up on each other. WE DID NOT!!! Things will never ever be perfect. Life is not fair. But we LOVE each other and we are each others best friend even when we do choose to drive each other nuts!.

Seriously, go do something to make yourself laugh. It's the best way to get through this.

 

((((hugs))))   Keep your chin up. Ask questions at work. As CJ said, there's a world of difference between banking and accounting. Every job has a learning curve. You can do this.

It's hard being a single parent, and harder still living with your mom. Just know this is a bump in the road, not the end of the road. I raised a hard-headed boy who turned out to be a nice young guy, but there were times I wondered if we were going to make it through.

And come here to vent, by all means.

Sending you a (((((((Hug)))))) prayers and best wishes :)

Although you are going through some bad times, counting out your blessings like you did is a great way to put it into perspective, and see all of the things you have in life to be thankful for.