Feeling overwhelmed--first day

Posted By: kittykat on 2008-06-03
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Today was my first day on the job as an MT. I feel like I am in over my head. After a few hours of working, I have already gotten a call about how long the reports are taking me. To top it off it is EMR, which is supposed to be easy, is apparently not for me. Really, I would do better with just typing.

I have spent the last year and a half working full-time nights, taking care of my husband and kids, and also going to school (maintaining a 4.0) and managed not to go crazy. But today--today I feel just a little bit crushed. I am praying tomorrow goes better.

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Feeling overwhelmed--first day - kittykat
- It will get better...sm - curious girl
- I understand - Newbie2
- You all are so wonderful... *sm* - kittykat
- If this makes you feel any better...... - sm
- Stick it out! You can do it! - jss
- I remember my first day as an MT - - truffle
- You hang in there.....I know it feels overwhelming - right now, but it will get better.....nm
  - feeling overwhelmed - sickntired
    - You can do it! (sm) - midwestMT
      - We Need It! - ProudNewbie
        It helps if you look at ESL/accents (sm) - midwestMT
        Biggest thing ESLs do is put accent on the wrong syllable. - Deb
        They also - Kakay

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