new job jitters

[MiniN]

i start a new job on monday and i am very nervous! there was a lot of competition for the job and is also at a higher level than i thought i would get so all along i didnt believe i would get the job. but i did and now i am worried whether i can handle the job!

yes i am my own worse enemy! can anyone make me feel more positive?

[bimbo123456]

Believe in yourself mini. They obviously saw potential when they interviewed you. Good luck

[Quoi]

I'd be amazed if anyone else put as high expectations as you have on yourself. You will always be given time - make sure you use it to ask lots of questions until you are genuinely confident in yourself.

Good luck

[Lyndyloo]

I had a similar experience a few years ago. I worked in a Solicitors as a secretary and worked overtime at weekends for a different Department than I did in the week. When the Head of that Department's secretary left, I got offered the job as permanent. I accepted because I liked the work but then got worried whether I would be able to cope on a full time basis. I had only ever typed basic work at weekends. I was extremely nervous on my first day in my new post but found that you only have to ask if you're unsure of something. I loved the job and eventually became the Senior Secretary of the whole firm. Good Luck.

[MiniN]

thank you for your replies. sorry i've taken a while for my reponse my emails been down. i start tommorrow and i've got my fingers crossed that it will be a great opportunity for me.

its good to know that i'm not the only person who has felt like this.