panic after the job commitment

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hi all,

i want to asked you something. i am an aspie and i have many problems with my working abilities.

at first i started to search a new job.
i have a conversation with the employer. everything goes well and i get the job.
after that happened i feel panic.

i know, that i am unable to fulfill the requirements.

everything stresses me. even before i started.

is there someone who has the same problem or knows what it could be.

if i am honest, i would like to reject the job-commitment.


PS: the employer knows about my asperger-syndrom. i have the opportunity doing my work from home. it could be the best job i ever had .... nevertheless my panic feelings will not go away

I'm there every time, to varying degrees.

All you can do is focus on the things in life you mastered when you felt the same way on Day 1. Take the job one day at a time, and don't freak out over mistakes. Don't be afraid to ask for help as you learn. You'll be doing fine before you know it.

A reasonable reaction, except for the timing. Most of the time, companies hire people that they believe can learn and do the job. Right now, you do not fulfill the job requirements. In a couple months, you will. Only for very simple jobs do they expect you to know the job up front.

If you were completely honest about your skills and experience in your interview, you should have nothing to worry about. The last two jobs I got (one a year ago, one I start in two weeks) were ones I wasn't technically qualified for, but I decided that if I gave an honest representation of what I could do, then whether or not I could do the job was for them to decide.

The other thing is that no employer expects you to take on full responsibilities immediately. There is always a learning period at the begining, where someone will be guiding you through what you need to do.

I started a new job last year working for a call center of a fashion retailer. When I was going through the interview, hiring and training process, I often had the same feelings as you did. Part of my issue was I had done phone work as a telemarketer in the past and absolutely sucked at it. I knew this job was more customer service than sales, but that didn't help matters.

A little anxeity is normal when you start a new job. Thankfully, I work for an employer that is mostly tolerant of AS, and took the time with me when I had questions and concerns about my work. Do not be afraid to ask management and co-workers for assistance if you need it. Most are eager to help.

Give it a few months, I bet most of your anxiety about the job will be gone.