My first job ..Im nervous !! Advice is needed.

[Freedove7 17]

After getting my work authorization last December,I finally got a job at a retail store.I am so nervous ,because this is my very first time working.If my immigration status was fixed when I had just arrived in the US as a child,I would now have work experience.But Im in my 20's and it feels like life has just begun.Im not sure if I could do this job.I will be dealing with customers and im not so much of an extrovert.I have been a stay at home mom for 3 years and graduated from college 4 years ago.I haven't had much contact with the outside world My soon to be manager said he wants his employees to smile .Well I dont smile often :hehe: and I blame that on life's blows.Advice or uplifting words,anyone ??

[Penguin_ie 5,995]

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[canadian_wife 1,824]

Well...SMILE! It doesn't matter if you do it often, if that is what your employer wants, then that's what he/she should get

Other advice, always arrive on time, never complain about your job at work or to your co-workers, and have fun!

Congrats on the job

[Freedove7 17]

Well...SMILE! It doesn't matter if you do it often, if that is what your employer wants, then that's what he/she should get

Other advice, always arrive on time, never complain about your job at work or to your co-workers, and have fun!

Congrats on the job

Thank you so much for the advice !

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Thanks !

[Pooky 3,823]

My advice? Don't try being something other than who you are. Be yourself.

Enjoy your job. Find out the good things about what you are doing and get to know the people you will be working with. At the end of the day, if you're not enjoying what you do, you're in the wrong job.

[Ayman___ 92]

I agree with pooky Look your not alone when alot of people start a new job they get nervous it's normal.Your going to be okay just smile and relax all will be okay and if you don't like this job try something that you know you will love Good luck

[Freedove7 17]

My advice? Don't try being something other than who you are. Be yourself.

Enjoy your job. Find out the good things about what you are doing and get to know the people you will be working with. At the end of the day, if you're not enjoying what you do, you're in the wrong job.

I hope I enjoy it because I need the money ! I never worked a day of my life and I think it will feel great to earn my own money for once.Its always noticeable when people aren't being themselves but then again,sometimes you just want to feel accepted and fit in.The best thing to do is be yourself though and everything will fall into place.

[Freedove7 17]

I agree with pooky Look your not alone when alot of people start a new job they get nervous it's normal.Your going to be okay just smile and relax all will be okay and if you don't like this job try something that you know you will love Good luck

I am so nervous ! Nervous is an understatement,actually.Thanks for the advice and the luck.

[Pooky 3,823]

I hope I enjoy it because I need the money ! I never worked a day of my life and I think it will feel great to earn my own money for once.Its always noticeable when people aren't being themselves but then again,sometimes you just want to feel accepted and fit in.The best thing to do is be yourself though and everything will fall into place.

I think you have a good mindset, the right outlook and are going about things the right way. I think you'll do fine and be fine.

[Freedove7 17]

I think you have a good mindset, the right outlook and are going about things the right way. I think you'll do fine and be fine.

Thank you so much

[mounir412 101]

good luck on your job

[Freedove7 17]

good luck on your job

Thank you

Edited May 8, 2012 by Freedove7

[rade2rising 205]

try to be relax thats the key. the rest will come to you.

[Freedove7 17]

try to be relax thats the key. the rest will come to you.

Thanks