Anxiety over changing jobs

[Contempt]

Yeah more money would be great, but my current job doesn't feel very secure lately. So jumping to a new role that's more secure is worth it to me even if it's the same money.

Plus I get to learn new skills and gain experience in areas where I have none. Also better networking opportunities. So I think all that could lead to higher paying positions down the road.

Learning new skills is always a bonus, it's why I'm still where I am currently.

 

[Trabaho]

Just remember to ask "FRIES WITH THAT ? FRIES WITH THAT ?"

And call everyone a sir. Thank you sir, thank you sir.

 

[Contempt]

Just remember to ask "FRIES WITH THAT ? FRIES WITH THAT ?"

And call everyone a sir. Thank you sir, thank you sir.

No, that's the jobs that YOU apply for... and are rejected for @Welfareho

Don't worry, just keep applying, eventually you'll get another minimum wage job...

 

[Cole train]

Are your knees weak and is there moms spaghetti on your shirt already?

 

[Contempt]

Are your knees weak and is there moms spaghetti on your shirt already?

Hahahaha... 2002 reference.

LOL Boomer

 

[TeTe]

You have a zero percent success rate on the chances you don't take.

I quit a dead end job in Chicago that I was at for seven years. Packed everything I could fit in the back of a Camaro seven years ago (which wasn't much obviously) drove across the country to San Diego and stared over completely.

I ended up getting a pretty good job four months later after getting here. Two years later I left that job and I started working for an amazing company that I'm still at today. I'm making almost double what I was making in Chicago, along with some good opportunity to advance.

 

[boingyman]

Change is difficult, but you have to weigh the pros/cons and make a sound decision without letting your anxiety get in your way. If the job gives you more security you definitely want to take it.

I've worked at the same military hospital for 16 years now. The first 9ish years was as a contractor. I was lucky never to have been cut. I remember one year they cut out 3 other contract positions except for me. I was the last one standing. Towards the end I knew how unstable job security was as a contractor and a civilian position opened up. I hesitated to take it for almost a year because the pay I was making was so much higher. Luckily my boss who was a Colonel was able to get me a huge bonus pay (25% bonus for 4 years) so I decided to take a small pay cut for more job security and better benefits. The crazy thing is I didn't even last 1 year in that position as I took a higher grade level position that was pretty much handed to me. So again it was another pay cut (for 3.5 years because I lose the bonus). Fast forward now and I'm still in this position for the past 6 years and I'm finally at what I would be making as a contractor, but with better job security and benefits. There was actually an even higher supervisor position that opened up a few months ago, but with how unstable federal jobs were (I would go back to probation) I rather keep my position and also not have to deal with subordinates.

 

[TheTickG]

Got a good opportunity that I'm going for. Same money but more security and I get to learn new skills.

Haven't even interviewed for it yet and the anxiety is killing me.

All these crazy thoughts swirling in my head.

What if I suck at it? I have a family to support.

What if I get fired?

What if my new boss is a jerk and makes me miserable?

What if my new team sucks and are a bunch of back stabbing ladder climbers?

And watch, I'll suffer through all this worrying and may end up getting rejected anyway.

There's a book called The First 90 Days. It's targeted more towards managers, but I think it's still helpful for anyone starting in a new role.

Even while interviewing it can be helpful. This is because interviews tend to include questions (either from you or the company) about success in the new role.

 

[nonoob]

Tough one, some employers Don't Even like their workers putting out feelers.

Are your knees weak and is there moms spaghetti on your shirt already?

He may have some of them badass moutain-climbing Goat knees, definite SherGOAT material..

 

[Jack Reacheround]

I have to admit that I do not like changing jobs. I don’t like the uncertainty, not knowing what type of work culture I’m walking into.

I don’t love interviewing either.

But most of all, I hate having to prove myself all over again. I’m good at what I do. I know that. But the people who have just hired me never know how good I am until I prove it, and I don’t like having to do that.

 

[lsa]

remember to wear pants at the interview.

 

[Fedorgasm]

remember to wear pants at the interview.

Well shit, now I know why I didn't get that last job

 

[Contempt]

remember to wear pants at the interview.

Well aren't we just mister fancy...

 

[William Huggins]

I've only interviewed once in the last 15 years or so, and I didn't get that job. Gonna need to brush up there a bit.

To get that job you need to work on your mouth skills, so most the girls say........

 

[William Huggins]

No, that's the jobs that YOU apply for... and are rejected for @Welfareho

Don't worry, just keep applying, eventually you'll get another minimum wage job...

He got fired from the volunteering position at the charity shop......... I think he's got so extra work to put in before he gets that salary position....

 

[GSP_37]

Why have anxiety when you have the Onlyfans safety net career path?

 

[mraa1]

Is normal. Especially when you got other people depending on you. But fear of being bad at a new job is misplaced brudda. Everybody generally sucks at a new job/skill. Your employer should know there will be speed bumps in the process and should offer as much needed training and support as possible. I think if they give you an offer you should be upfront about that worry and if they aren't willing to grant you the patience and support of getting good at a new job then they aren't people you want to work with.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Got a good opportunity that I'm going for. Same money but more security and I get to learn new skills.

Haven't even interviewed for it yet and the anxiety is killing me.

All these crazy thoughts swirling in my head.

What if I suck at it? I have a family to support.

What if I get fired?

What if my new boss is a jerk and makes me miserable?

What if my new team sucks and are a bunch of back stabbing ladder climbers?

And watch, I'll suffer through all this worrying and may end up getting rejected anyway.

Sometimes you just have to go for it and not worry too much. Especially things you can't control. Just focus at what you can control and just do the best you can. That's pretty much all you can do.

 

[HHJ]

Just do it bro.

There's nothin else to say