I had horrible burnout at my last job, I took six weeks off after leaving. It was great for my mental health and I got sober.
This new job is a step up and I’m now managing projects alone. I was unsure of accepting the job offer and I was told by my new manager that I would be given the time and support to ease into the new responsibilities. Well it’s nearly a week in and my to do list is so long and keeps growing. My new job was unfilled for months. I was adamant off with myself that I wouldn’t work overtime but I feel like I have to do to get this project done in time. I’m already stressed and have impostor syndrome, I feel like a fraud and I regret taking this job. All my colleagues are expecting me to do a great job I really don’t feel ready to do this alone. I’m going to ask my manager tomorrow for support but I might get shut down and I don’t know what I do then.
I left my last job on bad terms and I’m really afraid of getting blacklisted in my industry.