After, erm, eight years out of the workforce (gave up after DS2), I have somehow managed to get a job. Great! Now, in that eight years, I have competed a degree, and have done really well, but I still suffer from huge lack of confidence.
My new job is at a Uni, and I will be working on projects for academics, with more qualifications after their names than I have O levels. I am cacking it! On paper I seem bright and capable, but the prospect of doing a proper job in a totally new field after not working for so long is terrifying me. I am worried I will just appear too naive and inexperienced and people will think I am punching above my weight.
I will be working on things and in ways i haven't done before, and while I talked a good interview, I may have overstated my abilities, in a lot of areas! Aargh. I blame DH for that - he says you have to get a foot in the door and then learn as you go. i am not sure if that'll work in an academic environment? It doesn't feel like it is working for me atm!
Soothing words please. I have been fretting since I was told I have the job, and now it is almost here...
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First job in eight years. Heellllpppp!
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StarsAndTypes · 24/01/2013 09:59
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