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AIBU to feel grateful that my hard work paid off?

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JamBams · 02/04/2026 20:45

I love my new job. I just feel so happy but don’t want to be braggy to anyone, particularly to those who might not be so lucky.

I worked really hard to get the job I have got now. Lots of training, lots of time apart from my kids etc. It really was hard to gain the skills needed, and then I needed a company to take a chance on me, and thank god that’s happened!!

Im now working full time, from home. The team I work with are all lovely, and we chat lots via our laptops, through the day.

I start at my start time, and finish at my finish time (for the most part).

I have more time with my kids, and I’m being paid more than I was.

I feel so lucky and grateful that my hard work has paid off and I now feel like my life is so easy compared to how it was.

Hopefully I am not BU to share this with you all. Life just seems better, and I am so glad I spent the hours and years working hard, to get here!

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XenoBitch · 02/04/2026 23:16

Newyearawaits · 02/04/2026 22:53

Working ft from home with lots of chats during the day?
Reinforces my take on wfh and working hard?

FFS, was there any need for this?

Jellycatspyjamas · 02/04/2026 23:11

Very well done, you’re totally right to celebrate your success.

mjf981 · 02/04/2026 22:59

With all the IT layoffs recently due to AI, I'm happy you have a role you're happy in OP. Well done.

TheChosenTwo · 02/04/2026 22:58

You should feel really proud of yourself. I’ve never been inclined to push myself work wise, I’m still very happy to have my job, enjoy it, nice hybrid mix, work is varied and it pays well - I’m always in awe of very career motivated people (regardless of the pay, some people train very hard in niche careers, not because they are well paid but because they are passionate about their area of expertise). Massive well done to you, determination and your sacrifices have really come to fruition and I love hearing about it 💐

Meadowlands · 02/04/2026 22:56

So good to read a positive post.
Hard work really does pay off. Well done, you deserve it.

YourSassyPanda · 02/04/2026 22:54

Congratulations, sounds like it paid off - well done!

Newyearawaits · 02/04/2026 22:53

Working ft from home with lots of chats during the day?
Reinforces my take on wfh and working hard?

Sunnysidegold · 02/04/2026 22:51

Op your post made me really happy! You've worked hard to get to a job that you love, not many can say they truly love their work so that in itself is fab.

The fact you put in all the hours of study and training is a sign of your dedication and I think you really deserve to brag.

I know though, that in really life, it's hard to say you feel proud of yourself without someone thinking I'll of you.

CharlotteRumpling · 02/04/2026 22:49

These days everytime I go on social media I see something terrible. How nice to see a hardworking person be rewarded!

twoontheway · 02/04/2026 22:47

Congrats! Well done

Sensiblesal · 02/04/2026 21:36

Its not braggy at all. Well done! You definitely worked hard for it, enjoy your success.

we seem to have a culture now where people think others shouldn’t celebrate a success because they don’t have it or others don’t. But we should applaud everything we & others do well.

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 02/04/2026 21:30

Wedonttalkaboutboris · 02/04/2026 20:56

MLM marketing probably 😂

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Ew. What an unpleasant person you apparently are. Do better.

maowmaow · 02/04/2026 21:27

That’s brilliant, wishing you every success

Farewelltothatid · 02/04/2026 21:26

That's brilliant OP.

So heartwarming to hear a good news story. You worked really hard and got a really positive outcome for all your effort. I'm pleased for you.

LivingwithHopenowandforever · 02/04/2026 21:17

Congrats OP!!! All of your hard work paid off & yes it should be celebrated

Whenthemorningcomes · 02/04/2026 21:08

I am really delighted for you 💖

That was so lovely to read. Well done!

Morepositivemum · 02/04/2026 21:07

Well done op, really well done!!!

quocket · 02/04/2026 21:04

Wedonttalkaboutboris · 02/04/2026 20:56

MLM marketing probably 😂

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What an odd unkind comment

LizzieVereker · 02/04/2026 21:04

I’m happy for you, well done. 💐

Merseymum1980 · 02/04/2026 21:03

Good for u

Wedonttalkaboutboris · 02/04/2026 20:56

AnotherDayanotherNameChangeX · 02/04/2026 20:47

What do you do?

MLM marketing probably 😂

Overtheatlantic · 02/04/2026 20:54

This is wonderful to read, and so rare these days. Well done!

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JamBams · 02/04/2026 20:52

I’m working in an IT role, but basically had to do a degree and also did a separate qual that is regularly asked for. I had no work experience though, so got a different, entry level job in the right sort of company, then applied for the IT role as an internal applicant. My advice would be, if you want to retrain, do it. It will be hard work - working and studying. Be prepared to go backwards to go forwards, to get to where you want to be. If I hadn’t got that entry level job, I don’t think I’d have got this role.

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BruFord · 02/04/2026 20:49

Good for you! Can you give me some tips on retraining, etc.? I’m cheesed off with my current situation even though I’m self-employed, need to find something more challenging.

XenoBitch · 02/04/2026 20:48

It sounds like you really landed on your feet. Well done 😃

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