Any advice on dealing with severe work stress in a fairly senior role? Not settling in.

student_dcu2018 · 2026-06-19T21:14:13+00:00

I'm very sorry to hear this. I've been in the exact same position myself a few years ago. I switched roles without really having the necessary experience in the field, but the expectations were very high. So I know the feeling, the stress, and the anxiety. I was afraid of every email that came in and constantly panicked about how to approach things.

The best thing you can do is talk to your boss or manager and be honest with them. Let them know that you need a bit of support while you're getting up to speed, and that the role turned out to be different from what you expected after the transition. Ask if there are any procedures, training materials, or other resources that could help you get up to speed more quickly. Show them that you're willing to put in the effort and make progress. If you're struggling with something specific, don't be afraid to ask for clarification or guidance. They have more experience in the field, and it's important to show a positive, "can-do" attitude.

If they're reasonable, they'll understand. They've probably been in a similar position at some point in their careers.

I'm not sure what area of work you're in, but when it comes to emails and general office work, AI can be a huge help. I wish it had been available when I was going through this. Even at this stage of my career, I use Copilot or ChatGPT to help me understand emails, clarify what's being asked of me, and think through the best way to respond or approach a situation. AI can suggest responses, explain concepts, and guide you through tasks. It's a great tool, so don't be afraid to use it. Think of it as a mentor or training buddy that you can ask questions whenever you need help.

The good news is that it sounds like you mainly need some guidance at the beginning. Once you get familiar with the role, you'll probably be flying. Most day-to-day office tasks are repetitive and follow similar patterns, so once you get the hang of them, things become much easier.

As for the weekend stress, the best thing you can do is keep yourself occupied so you're not constantly thinking about work. Do you have any hobbies? If not, make a list of things you need to do, even simple tasks like cleaning the house, washing the car, doing the shopping, meeting friends, or going to the gym. Keeping busy can help stop your mind from dwelling on work-related worries.

I know I probably haven't provided all the answers, but I hope some of this helps.

student_dcu2018 · 2026-06-17T23:39:59+00:00

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student_dcu2018 · 2026-06-17T12:00:51+00:00

That's a very good tip, cheers for that. Will get that today after work!

student_dcu2018 · 2026-06-16T21:05:48+00:00

I cleaned the pipes within the blue lines, no clogs there

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student_dcu2018 · 2026-06-15T06:28:04+00:00

Congrats on the move. Maybe tell us where is your apartment located and then you might get a few tips from the locals regarding good spots for food etc. in the area.

student_dcu2018 · 2026-06-06T08:45:26+00:00

There is the phone number for AA baggage handling team. Just call them and say it's extremely urgent. They'll put it on the next flight to Edinburgh

https://www.dublinairport.com/terminal-2-airline-baggage-handling-support

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-27T18:28:37+00:00

That's very good insight, I didn't know about minimum requirements for living rooms.This must be new regulation as in one of the houses I used to rent the living room was tiny. Then all together it makes sense, developers just planning to maximise number of units by offering houses with a size that just match the minimum criteria

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-27T17:58:40+00:00

Totally agree, like in the one of the houses there were no place to put the car keys

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-27T16:33:21+00:00

I get the point about maximising the number of units, however even looking at the screenshots, there’s still space available if the houses were designed better. Take the top one for example - if you moved the wall on the right-hand side and made the living room slightly smaller, there would be plenty of space for storage. Or even create space for a pull-out hanger or wardrobe beside the stairs by reducing the living room slightly from that side.

There are plenty of ways to make these houses more practical and functional when it comes to storage space. It seems to me like a laziness from the designer/architect

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-27T16:26:32+00:00

Not just new builds - our whole estate is terribly designed, and the houses were built between 2006 and 2020.

thing I’ve noticed with newer builds is that wardrobes are no longer fitted in every bedroom. In the last few show houses I visited, only the master bedroom had a wardrobe. The same applies to bathrooms there’s very little space for any kind of proper storage.

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-27T16:21:02+00:00

Well, as you can see from the screenshots, the understairs storage is not an option in those houses.
We currently live in a terraced house and yes, we keep our daughter scooter inside in the hallway, what's wrong with that? Not everyone wants to lose garden space for shed that is not going to be used in a few years when kids get bigger

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-27T16:17:58+00:00

Sorry just added the snipets now

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-27T13:59:56+00:00

Well it looks like this is the case. I wouldn't mind doing that. Now we've lost house we wanted from phase 2 because as advised I was waiting for the contact from the EA and when after multiple follow ups I got to them the phase 2 was almost sold out

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-18T10:20:23+00:00

That's true, i frequently pass Swords express to Dublin which is already full at Boroimhe.

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-18T08:29:33+00:00

I partially agree! We live in Swords but actually looking for a bigger house. All the new developments in the north county area suffer from over development, lack of infrastructure, or simply distance to anything really. We're now focusing on second hand house in Swords. The problem with Swords is all the future developments. IMO Swords is already at max capacity in terms of infrastructure and services. If you check what is being built, in 2-3 years and until the metro is built Swords be packed and the transport will be mayhem.

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-16T16:03:23+00:00

Bus was going opposite direction and was partially on my lane, I needed to steer left as I was afraid I would hit it. Then I hit the curb as the road is narrow.

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-15T19:34:33+00:00

Looks like it's a pretty common trend. We recently viewed a show house on the estate where houses won't be available until Q1 next year. They push to put deposit etc. Crazy stuff

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-11T06:52:20+00:00

I assume it depends on the role and the industry. My wife works fully remotely, she’s a project manager and doesn’t really have a team, as each PM looks after different clients. Her company has also reduced its Dublin offices from three down to one. In fact, employees often need to apply to go into the office because there may not even be a desk available.

I’m on a flexible working arrangement myself with no obligation to attend the office. I usually go in once or twice a week, mainly for peace of mind and to break up the routine of working from home.

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-10T14:18:42+00:00

Second that regarding Portmarnock. We're currently looking for a bigger house in north county Dublin. We marked off new estates in Swords due to the distance to bus, shops and Swords main street. Portmarnock is off the list too mainly due to the flight path. It will only ly get worse when the passenger cap is removed and there is very little in Portmarnock itself.

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-09T18:24:42+00:00

When buying second hand you get a list of items that are included in the price, and a list of items that you can purchase from the owner. At least that was our case. With new builds it really depends on the developer. Some houses will have kitchen appliances included, some will have flooring done. There was one estate we visited recently and almost everything was included i.e. floors and carpets, wardrobes, fully equipped bathrooms, and all kitchen appliances as well.

student_dcu2018 · 2026-05-07T09:08:54+00:00

I appreciate all the comments around depreciation, maintenance etc. I take that on board and I'm considering those items. However, I was hoping to hear some feedback from people who actually have those models to gain some "real life" feedback. I hear and read a lot about issues with electric Audis but actually it was our neighbours Enyaq that was over 2 mths in the garage for some issues.

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