I've accidently become white collar

[facePuncher7]

I had a rough upbringing, lots of fighting, lots of drama, drugs in the family etc.

For whatever reason, my reaction to that has always been to try to run towards something more positive instead of getting involved.

Long story short, I've worked my way from a field assistant hitting things with a hammer in the rain to this, today, I had an interview for a 110k management/senior technical advisor position and it seems I might get it (ps I'm only 30).

It didn't hit me until I was in the interview and I had this flashback-to-Nam moment.

Shits weird yo, I didnt plan this and I actually don't know how I feel about it. I struggle to relate to a lot of colleagues at my level but am here because of my technical ability. It's just strange to me.

Can anyone relate or advise me on how I should think about this?

 

[Krav McGraw]

Good for you. I hope you get it. A solid six figure income is a great accomplishment.

 

[HHJ]

I had a rough upbringing, lots of fighting, lots of drama, drugs in the family etc.

For whatever reason, my reaction to that has always been to try to run towards something more positive instead of getting involved.

Long story short, I've worked my way from a field assistant hitting things with a hammer in the rain to this, today, I had an interview for a 110k management/senior technical advisor position and it seems I might get it (ps I'm only 30).

It didn't hit me until I was in the interview and I had this flashback-to-Nam moment.

Shits weird yo, I didnt plan this and I actually don't know how I feel about it. I struggle to relate to a lot of colleagues at my level but am here because of my technical ability. It's just strange to me.

Can anyone relate or advise me on how I should think about this?

Thats awesome that you got there and didnt forget where you came from,consider yourself fortunate. When you go to parties,the women will think your a total savage compared to the cucks in the room.

 

[Joe Wong]

Congrats on the interview.

However, it seems like youre getting WAAAYYY too far ahead of yourself. I would wait until you get an offer letter before getting too excited about this. Expect to be hitting the hammer in the rain next week and it will feel much better if you get it, and a lot better if you dont.

 

[RetiredSlave]

Most likely your peers have had much fuckery in their lives also. Everyone just wants their own version of happiness. Congrats and good luck.

 

[JAEGERX]

congrats on the new job man, everyone goes through rough spots, maybe not drug addiction problems but still, anyway i've been white collar since i finished college and even tho there are hot chicks you still get the urges to set planet on fire

 

[Hankooks]

Congratulations if and when the promotion comes through. Don't sweat the white collar label either. It's noble and all that to work hard and bust your ass but making more money, having extra time off, and not killing your body is a pretty nice trade.

 

[FadeLess]

Whatever is gonna happen , its gonna happen , so dont duel with antecipation ... you can create false ilusions and it will suck if you dont get it.
It can be a good oportunity for you and you most probably will only know for sure if you like it or really want it , when you are there experiencing it.
Will be rooting for you to get it.
Cheers

 

[BisexualMMA]

Sounds kind of like you're looking for a reason not to be happy with success.

 

[Prime Ang]

Go get shit faced and celebrate

 

[HHJ]

just try to blend in with the other suits and ties

 

[Polish Machine]

If you don't get the job, are you back to hitting things with a hammer, or do you have a comfortable other job?

Good luck BTW.

 

[Brampton_Boy]

Good for you man - You should be proud.

 

[El_Dyablo619]

Good for you!
Best way to develop a good rapport with your new colleagues is to go to a social gathering, then have someones girl sit on your lap.

 

[King of Fists]

Congrats man, hope you get the position. The extra money is nice but it always goes faster than you think it will, when I first hit 100k I started making many more frivolous $20-$30 purchases that added up in the long run.

I wouldn't sweat the personal stuff unless your job is in sales. I like to approach work seriously and don't get into casual conversations much at all, even with people I'm friends with outside of work -- when I'm at the office it's all business. I honestly feel dirty like I'm stealing from the company when I waste too much time with idle banter at work.

 

[El_Dyablo619]

I honestly feel dirty

How dirty? A/S/L?
Lol

 

[Dogstarman]

I had a rough upbringing, lots of fighting, lots of drama, drugs in the family etc.

For whatever reason, my reaction to that has always been to try to run towards something more positive instead of getting involved.

Long story short, I've worked my way from a field assistant hitting things with a hammer in the rain to this, today, I had an interview for a 110k management/senior technical advisor position and it seems I might get it (ps I'm only 30).

It didn't hit me until I was in the interview and I had this flashback-to-Nam moment.

Shits weird yo, I didnt plan this and I actually don't know how I feel about it. I struggle to relate to a lot of colleagues at my level but am here because of my technical ability. It's just strange to me.

Can anyone relate or advise me on how I should think about this?

Good for you bro. Hard work and know how. Sounds like your employer rewards hard work, that's a rarity in today's market place.

 

[j123]

congrats on the new job man, everyone goes through rough spots, maybe not drug addiction problems but still, anyway i've been white collar since i finished college and even tho there are hot chicks you still get the urges to set planet on fire

So much this.
brb upper management who know jack shit about IT, trying to tell IT how to do things
brb shit goes south, despite their requests, and trying to pin it on the IT dept like its the Mundials.

 

[fightingrabbit]

You did good for yourself. Now just give me some of that money to relieve your white guilt.

 

[michal001]

Kudos. But don't count your chickens before they hatch.