We could use some really good vibes. UPDATE

[leftyladyfrommo]

Last edited Sun May 29, 2022, 06:03 PM - Edit history (1)

My niece is just starting a new job. She is mentally handicapped and she has done a super job all her life. But she has RA now and had to leave her job of 25 years because it is too physically challenging.

So she has a new job as a receptionist. She is totally overwhelmed after day 1.

We could use some vibes! She is in Spokane. We would appreciate any good thoughts you could send her way.

[samnsara]

1. good vibes being sent from Ellensburg!!!

[leftieNanner]

2. Good for her!

Sending good vibes and a reminder that tomorrow it will be easier and after a month, she will be a champ!

[leftyladyfrommo]

3. Sometimes she doesn't handle frustration too well.

Learning is way harder for her than for most people. I think it's embarrassing for her.

[leftieNanner]

6. I hope she has a patient and understanding supervisor

And an employer who values her. Once she gets her sea legs, she will do well.

[leftyladyfrommo]

17. She has a great work ethic.

[electric_blue68]

38. Definitely this. 👍

[XanaDUer2]

4. Thoughts

I was dropped into a busy law practice as a receptionist with no training. I lasted one day. Thoughts for her. It's terrible to feel overwhelmed at work

[c-rational]

5. Good vibes to her and you, and remind her to breath deeply, or try 4-7-8 breathing when she

feels stressed. Breath in for a count of 4, hold for 7, and breath out for 8 counts. Repeat 3 times. Best.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

8. When I used to do temp work, Yoga worked wonders.

With temp work every job was like a first day on the job. I tried Valium too. But doing several yoga breathing and balance exercises before leaving my apartment, and then again once home again, made for much more peace of mind. Truly made a difference.

[FM123]

7. How lucky she is to have such a caring aunt like you!

Sending much love and lots of good vibes her way!

[MissMillie]

9. you got 'em

day one of a job is rarely the make-it-or-break-it.

I wish her every success.

[gademocrat7]

10. Sending lots of good vibes and hugs.

[SheltieLover]

11. Good vibes on the way! 💓💓💓

Best of luck to her!

[MLAA]

12. Sending her hugs!

[bif]

13. Positive vibes on their way from Michigan!

[Boomerproud]

14. Hugs and support.

[KarenS]

15. Good vibes & Hugs!!

[leftyladyfrommo]

16. I'm pretty nervous.

The reason she got this job was because 2 applicants didn't show. And the 3rd one wasn't vaccinated. So she was it. And she's good with computers .

[leftyladyfrommo]

18. Thanks, everyone!

[LittleGirl]

19. Tell her every new job

Is overwhelming. Stick with it and it will get easier everyday.
All the best to her.

[llashram]

20. you got them

all the positive energy I have experienced in 74 years...

[wendyb-NC]

21. Sending good vibes your way

[liberalla]

22. Good vibes to her! The first day is over... every day should be better as she goes forward!

Just stick with it!

[StarryNite]

23. Sending good vibes.

Tell her to take one day at a time. She’s got this!

[captain queeg]

24. Good luck to her

It made me think of a woman who worked in my office for years. Very competent and smart but no formal education so she worked as a receptionist. She often did other peoples work for them who were incompetent. She had a bad back and fiber myalgia. I know it was hard on her physically. She got an early retirement (govt job with previous army service). I talk to her once in awhile. She barely gets by financially but is always so greatful not to have to go into work every day. Hope it goes well for your niece.

[Warpy]

25. I've had RA since my teens. I always preferred physical work

because I'd stiffen up at desk jobs and it was pure agony. Don't be too surprised if she quits this job and looks for something with a lot more activity. There has to be something out there she can do with lower physical demands than her last job, but enough to keep her moving well.

Also reassure her that she's shifting mental gears at this job and that's tough for all of us, but if she wants to stick to it, she will learn the job and get used to the phones and the other activity. Or she might not be able to handle the sensory overload and run screaming within the first week, that's happened to me a couple of times.

RA isn't the nasty thing it was 60 years ago, there are new and much better treatments, especially for younger people.

[TygrBright]

26. Sending bestest vibes. Hang in there, it will get easier! n/t

[niyad]

27. Sending vibes for strength and calm and healing for your niece.

[BobTheSubgenius]

28. You have to know you and your niece will get bucketsful here.

All my best thoughts to you and your striving niece!

[pandr32]

29. Good vibes from Hawaii!

She will settle in. It takes a while.

[Evolve Dammit]

30. Sending the best I can muster! Hope Day 2 is better. Hang in there!

[Snackshack]

31. Sending

Good vibes from Pacific City, Oregon.

Congratulations to your niece🙂.

Best advice I can give is to take things 1 day or sometimes even just 1 moment at a time.

Everyday is a new fresh clean slate to start over on. Do the best you can on what you can control and do not worry about what you cannot control and if you can have some fun while doing this even better!

[calimary]

32. Definitely!

[Celerity]

33. good vibes sent from Sweden!

Psychic TV - Good Vibrations (Kundalini Mix)

[appalachiablue]

35. Sending your niece all the best, she will be ok esp.

with support from caring loved ones like you. All Good Vibes!!

[Wingus Dingus]

36. Hope it goes OK for her and she gets more comfortable with her duties.

[BlueSky3]

37. Sending

serenity.

[electric_blue68]

39. Good vibes, and good luck to her. Everyday bit by bit she'll probably improve.

[BlackSkimmer]

40. Tell her to hang in there!

First days of work are often hard, discombobulating, and overwhelming.

Tell her we're all rooting for her!

[CaptainTruth]

41. Sending good vibes!

[pazzyanne]

42. Good vibes and hugs on their way to your niece and her family.

Support your niece however you can. Changes are hard. Tell your niece to relax and give herself time to learn the new job.

[rollin74]

43. good vibes are en route to Spokane

hoping everything settles down for your niece and wishing her the best

[lillypaddle]

44. Good thoughts and even some advice

You got this, girl. The first few says are chaotic and seem overwhelming, but hang in there! In no time you will feel more comfortable, and will make this job your own. You know you can do it.

[Irish_Dem]

45. Tell her to be kind and gentle to herself.

She doesn't have to know everything the first day.
Most bosses know that.

It takes time to learn a new job.

Sending good vibes your way.

[leftyladyfrommo]

46. She said today went a lot better than yesterday.

I sure hope this works out for her.

[dlk]

47. Sending warm, supportive thoughts

Keep us posted.

[summer_in_TX]

48. I'm so glad today was somewhat better.

I too send your niece much love, caring, support, and prayers!

[bluecollar2]

49. Best of luck from down here in South Florida

Good vibes from Miami-Dade!

[Skittles]

50. easy to be overwhelmed after day one

tell her to hang in there

I have worked with mentally challenged folk and they can be a great asset on the job

[KatK]

51. Holding her in the light. Everyone is overwhelmed on Day 1. It will get better! n/t

[larwdem]

52. hang on and

good vibes

[Ilsa]

53. You bet. And I hope her employer is

patient.

[leftyladyfrommo]

54. UPDATE: The job was going well and then she got Covid.

It's a doctor's office. 3 people are out with Covid.

So she doesn't work tnis week. She doesn't feel good. She has had 2 boosters.

So I am still nervous.

[spanone]

55. SENT.....!

[leftyladyfrommo]

56. It's like Covid just sneaks up on people.

My family has been so careful. My brother is 75 and his wife is 76 and is bad health. And then my niece brought it home from her new job.

Oh. Well. Just have to wait and see.