How to Navigate When Your New Position Has Unexpected Changes

A new job can be both exciting and stressful. Changing your daily routine, meeting new people, and learning to work in an unfamiliar environment can all add to the stress of starting a new position. In addition, you may experience a level of anxiety, feel overwhelmed, or feel the weight of imposter syndrome ─all normal emotions when you are in a new role at work. But what happens when you’re told that something significant is changing shortly after you begin your new position? It could be something you had no idea was coming ─the department you were hired to work in is being downsized from three people to just one (you). Or perhaps the hiring manager who recruited you announces they are leaving. How do you manage these types of situations? Some people might very well declare that they didn’t sign up for the changes and decide to quit. However, this article suggests that readers try specific strategies to navigate change successfully instead of walking away from a new opportunity. Keeping in mind that you were already dealing with change just because you were starting a new job, the article suggests strategies such as evaluating the situation by answering given questions, making connections to develop internal networks, and focusing on what is in your control. The one critical piece of advice that the article suggests is taking care of yourself. It encourages us to give ourselves “enough mental space to process the change and take advantage of resources such as employee assistance programs if you need added support.” The article concludes by stating,“Change pushes all of us out of our comfort zones. But with intention and care, you can successfully manage change and emerge even stronger in your new role.”

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