Balancing work and being a little

[babygirl'xo]

Hi fellow littles,

 

I have started a new job that is within the Financial Industry and I am having a bit of a hard time to settle in. I always wanted a job and worked really hard to get the job offer as I was working part time in retail before hand. I've only been there for a very short time and the environment is completely different to any other job I have had in the past. Before with work, I would go do my job and come home and I wouldn't really think about it until I had to go back to work. This job is a bit different, with deadlines and projects and I am finding it difficult to leave work at work and not to think about it after. It is interfering with my little self and when I am feeling little I tend to feel more scared and anxious rather than happy and playful which I usually do feel. I think it's clashing with my little side and everything is so new from the environment to the people. I was really really close to the people in my old job and was very comfortable there. However I am aware that I can not put away my adult responsibilities and just need to work on how to figure this out. The job has really great benefits from good working hours and a great opportunity to embrace my career and I genuinely like the role.  If any littles or even Daddy's who's littles have experienced this can share some insight it would be great! ( I used littles and Daddy's to keep it simple, but I am aware that everyone has their own titles and can come in any gender so everyone is welcome  )

 

Short version

Started a new job as a little and having some problems balancing my little side and big side. Would like to know how other people deal with this situation 

[Guest DollyGirly]

Congrats on your new job! It's very, very, very important to be able to support yourself and part time in retail can't do that for you. Most full time, adult jobs have a certain level of stress. Mine has a lot of stress. If you can, start to combat this at work. Get a cute mug and make tea to sip on at your desk. Add a few little plushies (they even make computer monitor cleaner plushies) to your desk to comfort you. If you can't keep any personal items out, put them in a drawer where when you open it you can see them. Get a pretty pen to write with. When you leave and are outside work, mentally leave all of it at the door (this will take time, but it can be done). Have lunch away from your desk if at all possible. I dislike our cafeteria so I will sometimes lunch in my car when I really just need to get out of the office and see some nature and take a mini mental break. Now on to home. Exercise is a great stress reliever and important for health. Have a bath or shower to "wash the day away". Pamper yourself at home. This is your safe space, this is YOUR space. Plushy socks, pjs, lounge-wear, books, laptop, movies, throws/blankies, aromatherapy, etc. Doesn't even have to be little inspired just things you find soothing. If you find you don't feel little during this work transition, that's okay. Don't pressure yourself.