I am employed again

[Mattymatt]

After a rocky 3 years spent on disability, I managed to get a job last week. A security guard contracting company hired me for one of their sites. I just passed the background check and I go to orientation on Thursday. I'm absolutely terrified of rejoining the working world. I don't know what to expect and am concerned that I will not meet the supervisor's expectations. Yet I know this irrational because I worked for this same security company from Jan 2002-July 2003. I will be even working on the exact same site I was on but I will be armed this time. Back in my day, there were no armed guards at the site. The pay is surprisingly good and there is even occasional overtime.

Now, I will also have to fight that strong urge I always have to continuously better myself. I both want and need employment that is within my comfort realm. The last thing that I want to do is backslide into disability because I wanted too much for myself. Simple and easy does it is the way to go.

 

[Starfire]

Hey that's great good for you! It will probably be a bit easier because the job and site are already familiar to you.
It is terrifying re-joining the world of work, but it's surprising how fast that will pass, you will establish a new routine to settle into, and feel more settled quickly.
Just take things one day at a time and like you said, "simple and easy does it".

 

[LucyPurrs]

Congratulations! You'll be fine

 

[Bob Wood]

Hi Matt, congratulations on your job. I am in York PA, active in Log into Facebook | Facebook

 

[Bolletje]

Congratulations! It is terrifying, but taking it one day at a time helps. That, and don't worry too much over what-ifs.