Why am I scared to enter the work force?

Question

I just finished my degree & i'm going to be with a work agency for teaching from next week. I'm petrified. Help!! How do i stop these feelings? Why do I feel like this???

Answer 1

I guess it's like a kid starting at the new school. but this is so different - this is what all your schooling and your degree has been preparing you for.  Finally you will be paid and you will be contributing back to society! Doesn't that make you excited?  I remember I was excited - I was so sick of studying and part time jobs...

anyway, the more you think abt being scare the worse it will be. so take a break - do something you enjoy to make yourself stop thinking abt it!

Answer 2

It's a natural thing to be frightened in this situation. But trust yourself, and focus on the job at hand!

You can do it! This is what you've been preparing for, now's the time to put that training into practice!

I'm a university professor, and I felt the same way when I began teaching. 20-odd years later, I remember it well!

Answer 3

You'll be doing something new, so are nervous about it.  That's common, you aren't the only person to feel that way.  You'll be OK.  

Answer 4

Stage fright -- everybody gets it.

My old company was bought out and I had to start over 2 weeks ago.  Despite my many (and I won't admit to how many) years of experience, I still feel this way.

You probably won't be able to stop the feelings, but you can work your way through them.

Realize that: (1) You've been going to school to prepare for this, so if you passed,  you've got what it takes (2) Focus on others and their needs, it will help take your mind off you and your feelings.

Congratulations on your new career.  You'll be terrific!

Answer 5

It´s perfectly normal.  The anticipation is worse than the actual experience. So the sooner you start your first job the better.