Hi all,

I recently started a new job that is really great experience for me and what I want to do in the future. However, I am less than a month in and I already want to quit.

To begin, the handover for this job was very basic and rushed as the manager was leaving in paternity leave that week. The interim manager started at the same time as me and has little idea on how or what needs done also. 

The office manager has been little help as well. I ask a simple question and she replies with a paragraph of what seems to be a riddle.

It is almost as if I have been left to figure things out for myself but without being told what our projects, aims, and outcomes are.

The thing is, I am someone who, initially at least, needs clear instructions and clear expectations for a job or role or I get extremely anxious and stressed to the point of losing sleep. This is supposed to be a great opportunity for me and I want to make the most of it but I am finding it hard given the lack of direction. 

I should mention that I am only working 8 hours a week. Right now its 2 hours Monday-Thursday. So, a lot of the time I am waiting for replies (since this is working from home). I also feel as though I am not able to get stuff done in the 2 hours and am often working overtime with no pay.

I want to make a good impression and do a good job but I am struggling to see past my anxiety and stress of failure. If anyone has any advice in how to settle into a job where independent work and interpretation is key, please let me know. Also, if anyone has any idea on how I can better manage my time to make the most of my 8 hours, please let me know as I am allowed to change up my shifts.

Thanks.