I have a job interview - for a job that wouldn't involve dealing with the public at all.
I'm scared.
Scared of interviews. I've only had one in the last 4 years while I've been working in my current job. And that was a really silly one where I applied just because the job was at the seaside and I daydream about moving, even though it's not practical. This one is serious - local, kind of a step up (and sideways - but definitely up), and with more money.
I'm also scared about the idea of even just possibly working away from the public. I'd like the work - and I'd be good at it. But I don't know if I could motivate myself properly. I'm used to having my week defined by the time I spend face to face with the public - and if I spend all day at my computer I kind of freeze up.
I also had to buy shoes. I've got at least 3 jobs and 2 college places interviewing in purple combat boots - but that only works if they are clean and shiny. The current pair are run down and creased and scuffed. I haven't the money or time to replace them so I've had to get some cheap won't-look-out-of-place shoes just for this.
I think I'm probably over-reaching here, but just in case I do have a chance. Has anyone made the leap to working away from people ? And survived ? Or even anyone who's made a choice between leaving a familiar job for an unfamiliar one. I am not unhappy where I am, though I feel like I'm moving backwards sometimes. I also also only ever moved job because I HAD to (1 nightmare job, otherwise when jobs were ending for other reasons).
I'm wishing I didn't apply now.
Victoria J
I'm scared.
Scared of interviews. I've only had one in the last 4 years while I've been working in my current job. And that was a really silly one where I applied just because the job was at the seaside and I daydream about moving, even though it's not practical. This one is serious - local, kind of a step up (and sideways - but definitely up), and with more money.
I'm also scared about the idea of even just possibly working away from the public. I'd like the work - and I'd be good at it. But I don't know if I could motivate myself properly. I'm used to having my week defined by the time I spend face to face with the public - and if I spend all day at my computer I kind of freeze up.
I also had to buy shoes. I've got at least 3 jobs and 2 college places interviewing in purple combat boots - but that only works if they are clean and shiny. The current pair are run down and creased and scuffed. I haven't the money or time to replace them so I've had to get some cheap won't-look-out-of-place shoes just for this.
I think I'm probably over-reaching here, but just in case I do have a chance. Has anyone made the leap to working away from people ? And survived ? Or even anyone who's made a choice between leaving a familiar job for an unfamiliar one. I am not unhappy where I am, though I feel like I'm moving backwards sometimes. I also also only ever moved job because I HAD to (1 nightmare job, otherwise when jobs were ending for other reasons).
I'm wishing I didn't apply now.
Victoria J
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