Are making mistakes at work normal?

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Hi there

I work full time for a training company that delivers trade qualification courses to my regional area...I love my job to bits but I'm consistently having massive anxiety attacks and I cry on a weekly basis from stress because...
It doesn't matter what I do - no matter what - I'm always making mistakes.

I don't want mistakes to happen, but something is either overlooked or missed and I don't want mistakes to happen to the point that it'll cost the company money.

This may sound really weak, but I feel the world is against me because my shoulders and next are constantly tight and sore from the stress and anxiety I feel from work and I actually have panic attacks about being at work because I'm always thinking about what I have to do at work and I never know where I've stuffed up or have gone wrong...

I'm physically and mentally exhausted from the stress of being at work. It's weird because I want to do so well at my job and there is always something that brings me down.

Is it normal to make so many mistakes? Am I just being human...or maybe I'm just an idiot >_>

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Based on 18 votes (15 yes)
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  • mysistersshadow
    7 years ago

    Every one makes mistakes. Talk to a doctor about your anxiety there are meds that can help. If your less stressed you probly make less mistakes. Good luck.

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  • CharlesRogen
    7 years ago

    Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone. However, you need to find a way to stop making the same mistakes over and over. That's when I see it as a problem.

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  • Shackleford96
    7 years ago

    Not according to any boss I've ever had. Ever. Especially when you ask for a raise...

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  • Carlton03
    7 years ago

    Its normal to make mistakes, depends on the situation, pressure can cloud often our judgement/common sense, maybe speak to another staff member who is more experienced and see if they can offer tips, also breathing techniques help to reduce the anxiety, maybe research these online and good luck :-)

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  • _Mehhhh_
    7 years ago

    Depends what the mistake is, how big it is, and how experienced you are.

    I started an office job for the first time last year at 21, and naturally I was making silly little mistakes (nothing major) all the time at first. That's perfectly normal, as long as you learn from them and don't keep making the same mistake over and over.

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  • Sophie12345
    7 years ago

    I think it's so normal. I mean everyone makes mistakes. Just relax yourself and think about it. Don't worry, believe me. I make mistakes every single second, like all the time.

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