At least I'm not alone...
While not pleasant, it is good to know that some of my ex-work mates are struggling just as I am to cope with their new environments. Two of the major points are the incredible change of pace and the professionalism of our new employers. This is not to say we loafed around all day at the previous job, but just that there is so much more work to do now. What is especially surprising is the level of professionalism.
I cannot speak for the other two, but I am still being surprised on a daily basis at just how much more seriously things are being taken at my new job. Compliance, IT support, and HR issues are dealt with as swiftly as they appear. However, I am still struggling to see how long I will be able to last in this environment. The pressure is immense (and I'm used to pressure), the expectations are on a completely different level (and my previous boss was pedantic to the extreme), and I am really battling to see a light at the end of the tunnel.
But at least I am not alone in all of this....good luck Scotty and Reason Wreck...
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A change of pace is always difficult to adjust to, as is a change of work environment (from journo to more corporate.) Add to that a whole new career focus, and you have a very difficult combination indeed.
But we are strong, the lot of us, and we will cope. That's the only option, man.