Does quitting your mini-job show weakness?
Hello, my dears,
A few months ago, I started waiting tables at a restaurant to earn a little extra money as a student. About a month ago, I had an experience at work that left a lasting impression on me. Since then, I've often been afraid to go to work and generally have trouble concentrating when I'm just thinking about work. Since then, I've been taking a tranquilizer every time I go to work to avoid falling over from anxiety/excitement (🥴).
I doubt this has a long-term future (for the reasons mentioned above), but I don't want me or my parents to end up disappointed in me. Luckily, I don't absolutely need the money I earn, but I'd still like to save up some for my studies.
I don't think my parents would be too disappointed, at least not outwardly. I just sometimes get the feeling they're indirectly putting pressure on me when it comes to work experience. I also sometimes make completely arbitrary accusations against myself, like saying I wouldn't get very far with this attitude. But on the other hand, I'm also concerned about my mental health. :/
Now the question arises for me… should I quit my job and maybe look for something new on the side over time, or should I just struggle through it in the hope that things will get better at some point, but also with the risk that my psyche will suffer permanently?
Thanks in advance for your answers!
You have to face fears, every psychologist will tell you. The avoidance tactics is the most plausible for you and seems to be the simplest for the moment, but it hurts you enormously. This is how anxiety and panic disorders develop.
I’ve read it more often, thank you! Just ask me if there is a certain “point” that should not be exceeded. It was also 2-3 times the case that I had to go smaller silent panic attacks because of the fear there. 🥴
Looking for something new would be my goal