Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. One such circumstance is being at a new job away from home. This presentation focuses on the stressors faced in such a situation.

1. Stress
Management
at a New Job

2. WHAT IS STRESS?
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting
from adverse or demanding circumstances.
Stress is primarily a physical response. When stressed, the
body thinks it is under attack and switches to ‘fight or
flight’ mode.
Stress is not necessarily a ‘bad’ thing. Without this brilliant
ability to feel stress, humankind wouldn’t have survived.

3. TYPES OF STRESS
Acute Physical Stress - Require immediate physiological
response in order to survive. Eg: attack or natural disaster
Chronic Physical Stress - Cconstant stress experienced over
a prolonged period of time. Eg: Starvation, drought
Physiological And Social Stressors - Pressure in our social,
cultural and economic environment. Eg: Work stress

6. STRESS AT NEW JOB
 Studies have shown that in the 21st century, workplace
stress is the most common and problematic type of stress.
Work is no doubt a major cause of stress; if its new job,
the stress obviously increases.
Starting a new job can be daunting. The unfamiliarity
coupled with the stress to please those around can make it
difficult to concentrate and do a good job hence increasing
the stress.

7. STRESSORS AT NEW JOB
1. Saying Farewell
2. Arriving And Settling In
3. The New Job
4. 1000 Miles Away From Home
5. Finding New Friends
6. Workplace Challenges
7. Back At Home

8. Saying Farewell
Leaving your friends and family for some new tasks ,
challenges specifically for a new job can be highly stressful.
You may not be able to meet them just as often.
Moving to an entirely new physical and social environment
can cause strain and tension.

9. Arriving And Settling In
 Moving to an entirely new physical and social
environment can be both stressful and exhausting.
One may be excited for the new job but also be nervous
about the new environment and wanting to please the
new colleagues, co workers and boss

10. The New Job
Whether you take up a job as freshman or may switch from
an old job, adjusting to the new workplace and a new social
environment can be stressful.
A new set of responsibilities and failing to keep up to the
expectations of the job will cause tension and strain.

11. 1000 Miles Away From Home
No one likes to live away and alone from their family and
friends specially when you are facing new challenges
everyday.
Knowing for a fact that home is 1000 miles away is itself a
daunting experience. On top of that, to live away from
your comfort zone , figuring out what to do, when to do,
how to do etc., can be stressful.

12. Finding New Friends
Everyone needs a social life and no individual can survive
alone in the world. We all need friends.
Looking for friends both in formal stricture and otherwise
can be frustrating and a fear of being judged does take a
toll.
Having friends may well keep you healthier and help you
deal with stress better.

13. Workplace Challenges
Pressure at the workplace is unavoidable due to the
demands of the contemporary work environment.
Parameters like organizational politics and new job politics
can be difficult to mange and understand especially those
with a first job

14. Back At Home
There may be situations back at home which may require
your attention; but not being able to give them due
attention can be stressful and frustrating.
You are unable to call or tell what’s going on to your family
after a long period of time. You may find that your family
cannot fully relate to you . Hence you may decide not to
tell everything to them so that they are not worried about
you.

15. A Reliving Conversation
A relaxing conservation with a friend or family
member can relieve a lot of stress and make one
realize that not all tasks can be completed at once.

16. HOW TO PREVENT STRESS
1. Don’t expect to know everything on the 1st day.
Learn slowly but consistently.
2. You will not be new forever.
3. Be on your best behaviour.
4. Ensure a proper work life balance
5. Be organised and proactive

17. THANK YOU