Gingersmaps Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I just started a new job as a waitress in a small resturant. It's part time, and I work less than 20 hours a week. I only work three days a week at the most, and the longest shift I have is 8 hours. Most of the time I work 5-6 hour shifts. The work isn't hard, and it's a very low stress environment. My question is, why do I feel so freakin tired after I come home? I didn't work hard, it wasn't a physical challenge, and I didn't even have to wake up that early. I'm young, and so this is my first REAL job that I have kept for more than a day. I just don't get it. Did anyone else feel like this when you got your first job? Is it normal? Please let me know, because right now I feel like the most lazy person on the planet. Thanks Link to comment
blueidealist24 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 When I started working at Dairy Queen in 2008 I was EXHAUSTED at the end of every shift, even my three hour training shift. My feet hurt so much I could barely walk after a 5-6 hour one! However, it got better after a few weeks and then I was only exhausted if it was extremely busy. Link to comment
Gingersmaps Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks for replying. Yeah I'm hoping that I will just get in a routine and my body will follow it. Hopefully in time things will get better. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 A new job for the first little while can be tiring. Link to comment
Jacanorie Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I find that as soon as the tasks become well practiced and you don't have to think so hard then it's not so tiring. When you can relax and not have to think about every action then it all becomes less effort. Link to comment
catfeeder Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Sounds normal. You'll feel better after growing used to this. Head high. Link to comment
blueidealist24 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 IIRC, you said you had an anxiety problem in earlier threads, so that could make the tiredness worse. Btw, I also have one and find myself tired a lot in general. Link to comment
BlueEagle Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Of course it's normal. Maybe the extra few hours of doing eight hours made it more fatiguing for you. Maybe there's a lot on your mind that has made you physically tired. Link to comment
Fudgie Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 It is very normal and natural. It is your first job! I promise you that you will feel better soon. I got my first job out of college, doing 40 a week but I worked 2 12 hour shifts and 2 8 hour ones. I am still doing that job now, 6 months later. My first shift ever was 12 hours long and my feet hurt so badly that I limped to my car. Now with better shoes and some time later, they do not hurt unless the hospital is busy and I'm literally running around for the whole time. Your body is just getting adjusted. Don't worry at all. This is very normal. Link to comment
Gingersmaps Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ok I believe you guys Thanks for all the advice. I do think my aniexty makes me more tired, but I'm not sure how to fix that problem. I'm just greatful that I have a nice boss, and 80% of the time very nice people come in and eat at our little spot. I was thinking about getting another job, just because at this one I only work till 3pm at the latest and it's only 2-3 days a week. Should I wait a bit and get used to it so I'm not so tired, or should I just keep looking for another job? Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Your body is just getting used to the new routine. Even if it's not that physically demanding (per your post), it's still new to you and you probably don't realize that you're a bit tensed up and on edge because you're still in the learning stage. Your mind and body will eventually adapt and you'll start feeling less tired. Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ok I believe you guys Thanks for all the advice. I do think my aniexty makes me more tired, but I'm not sure how to fix that problem. I'm just greatful that I have a nice boss, and 80% of the time very nice people come in and eat at our little spot. I was thinking about getting another job, just because at this one I only work till 3pm at the latest and it's only 2-3 days a week. Should I wait a bit and get used to it so I'm not so tired, or should I just keep looking for another job? Yeah, I'd get a firm handle on this one before looking for another one. Juggling two new jobs will just add to your stress and anxiety. Let one become comfortable and routine, then think about a second one. Don't burn yourself out! Link to comment
epsilon2x Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Just being on your feet all day can be tiring regardless of the activity. Link to comment
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