![]() I changed jobs! It came as a surprise to many people I know, especially the company I was working for. They felt it came out of the blue. I had a good managers role with good salary and benefits, they seemed confused to my departure. I had in fact been browsing for a new role for about 9 months, I grew tired of a negative working environment and made to feel like I wasn't good enough and being micromanaged. When someone is being micromanaged it is usually because they want you out. It is hard to keep your team happy and motivated when you yourself are slowly, but surely slipping into a deep dark hole yourself and cant see a way out. Several years ago I was diagnosed with depression and was seeing a counselor for this, and this helped me. However, staying in this type of environment would never be good for me and I felt, not good for the business . I was concerned about the negativity affecting the relationships with my team and with our clients. However both, up until I left and still now, are good, and I keep in touch with everyone. I found my way out. However, it wasn't entirely up to me. The company I am now working for has a person who reached out to me when their managers position was advertised as their manager at the time had resigned. I applied straight away. I was in such a low place mentally that I never thought I would be asked for an interview. I was incredibly nervous as I had been with the last company for 18 years and had not been to an interview outside this company for a long time. Feeling incredibly anxious, I went to the interview and the two people interviewing me were lovely. They welcomed me, they were kind and I felt at ease straight away. Instantly I knew I wanted in. I was invited back for another interview and had a Zoom meeting with their Human Resources team the following day who were also lovely people. Moving forwards, I have been with this company 4 months today. I love it. I absolutely love my job and enjoy going to work. My managers are awesome, I feel like part of the family, I am treated with respect and treated like a Manager. My confidence is back and I know I am good at what I do. My experience and skills help me in my new role, and help me with the challenges of starting in a new company. Even though this is a similar role to what I was doing, every company has their own way and it takes time to learn their ways and systems. The main thing though… I am happy. My head is in a good space. Minimal stress and most of the anxiety I had from the daily crap in my last role has gone. Mental health is no joke. It includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, poor mental health and mental illness are not the same. A person can experience poor mental health and not be diagnosed with a mental illness. Likewise, a person diagnosed with a mental illness can experience periods of physical, mental, and social well-being Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health. For example, depression increases the risk for many types of physical health problems, particularly long-lasting conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Similarly, the presence of chronic conditions can increase the risk for mental illness. If you are struggling, reach out to someone, talk to your doctor, call one of the free health lines. Do not be embarrassed about it. During lockdown, people struggle, don’t be shy, we all have phones these days, there is no excuse. Ask for help. I better get on and do some work now, I am enjoying the working from home every second day type routine I currently have under the Alert Level 4 (Lockdown) in New Zealand, but today I am in the office and have a list of tasks to carry out. Keep Safe everyone!
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Alex
4/28/2024 03:45:10 pm
I recommend!
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AuthorAfter the outstanding success of his first children’s picture book, Comet the Red Bus - Around the City, Author Christopher Candy has continued to write the next book in the Comet the Red Bus series. Working full-time as a Manager for Tranzit Coachlines, Christopher has many years of bus-related experience that brings his characters to life. Christopher is based in the Tararua region and enjoys spending time with his partner, farm animals and pet dog, Tupance. You can see updates from Christopher, including new releases, giveaways and more, on his website or social media accounts. Archives
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