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DoubleShotEspressox · 20/05/2026 06:52

I have a job interview this morning and I feel sick to my stomach.

At this rate I won’t be able to go because I keep having nervous poops.

It’s a big deal, I have to deliver two presentations to the C-Suite, it’s a more senior position that I’m currently in and the pay rise is worth every ounce of stress. It’s more flexible and it’ll benefit the kids so much if I get it.

My current job is toxic, the people, the environment and everything is made 10x harder than it needs to be due to process and every day I dread doing it.

I’ve prepped the life of out of these presentations but I still don’t feel ready. And I’m so nervous that I’ll go down like a lead balloon during the delivery. I have a massive dose of imposter syndrome.

I really want this job. AIBU to ask for someone out there to root for me!!

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shockthemonkey · 23/06/2026 13:15

Great to hear!

I didn’t comment before, but would have done if I’d seen the thread. Well done you, overcoming nervous tummy is quite an achievement never mind getting the job!

DoubleShotEspressox · 23/06/2026 13:10

Just wanted to update, for anyone that cares 😂

I did manage to do a massive poo in the end and I absolutely love the new job so far!!

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giemepeace · 23/05/2026 21:24

Ooooh yayyy! Just remembered to check in on this and I’m very happy for you, well done!

Oneearringlost · 22/05/2026 14:50

I'm EVER so pleased to hear this...I'm sure you deserved it and I hope you're walking on air today. ( Get yourself some dried apricots and/or Movicol/lactose, and you'll feel even lighter!)
Congratulations, I should be feeling very proud of yourself.🌷

ivegotthisyeah · 22/05/2026 11:00

Just read this thread from start to finish and what a lovely ending! Well done 💪🏻💪🏻

DanaScullysLegoHair · 22/05/2026 10:57

Congratulations!! Wonderful news. I don't know you obviously but am thrilled for you. Best of luck in your new job, you will be fab 💪

WhatNextISay · 22/05/2026 10:28

Well done OP! X

oustedbymymate · 22/05/2026 09:41

Good luck!!

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 22/05/2026 09:38

DoubleShotEspressox · 22/05/2026 06:56

Thanks so much for your support everyone. I read all your messages.

Cannot actually believe it. Will get through half term and then resign, I have a short notice period anyway so it shouldn’t be too painful.

Two issues arising now, it’s a big step up for me so I’m crapping myself. But then also after the Imodium yesterday, I can’t crap at all 🤣

You ladies are all wonderful thank you so much.

Don't worry about the step up. It will be a learning curve, but they've appointed you because they think you can do it. You will be fine!

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 22/05/2026 09:37

DoubleShotEspressox · 21/05/2026 19:04

GUYS I GOT THE JOB

Yay! Congratulations, OP! Really pleased for you!

Swiftie1878 · 22/05/2026 07:58

DoubleShotEspressox · 21/05/2026 19:04

GUYS I GOT THE JOB

Woohoo! Fantastic news!! Our luck worked - AND your brilliance, of course! 🤩

DoubleShotEspressox · 22/05/2026 06:56

Thanks so much for your support everyone. I read all your messages.

Cannot actually believe it. Will get through half term and then resign, I have a short notice period anyway so it shouldn’t be too painful.

Two issues arising now, it’s a big step up for me so I’m crapping myself. But then also after the Imodium yesterday, I can’t crap at all 🤣

You ladies are all wonderful thank you so much.

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BlackBean2023 · 22/05/2026 06:37

DoubleShotEspressox · 21/05/2026 19:04

GUYS I GOT THE JOB

Woohooooo! Grin

Sostressed1234 · 21/05/2026 19:54

DoubleShotEspressox · 21/05/2026 19:04

GUYS I GOT THE JOB

Congratulations!! Hope you get to celebrate over the lovely bank holiday weekend x 🍾

ShrimpBoil · 21/05/2026 19:52

AMAZING!!! well done!!

Dazedanddiscombobulated · 21/05/2026 19:41

Love a good news thread. Congratulations ❤️👏🏻👏🏻

Hope you’ll be able to take a little well-deserved time off between jobs!

WonsWoo · 21/05/2026 19:39

Well done @DoubleShotEspressox . Congratulations 🙌🏻

ChristmasLightsLover · 21/05/2026 19:38

Yesssssssss @DoubleShotEspressox!!!!

Congratulations! So very pleased for you.

AnnieBond · 21/05/2026 19:36

DoubleShotEspressox · 21/05/2026 19:04

GUYS I GOT THE JOB

EXCELLENT!! 🥂🍾 🎂 🎉

now you can daydream handing your notice in!!

when are you going to leave current job, start you NEW JOB???

great for additional £££

I hope you love it!

PAW326 · 21/05/2026 19:31

Absolutely fantastic....well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

LavenderSweetPea · 21/05/2026 19:31

Congratulations OP!

Molkomad · 21/05/2026 19:22

DoubleShotEspressox · 21/05/2026 19:04

GUYS I GOT THE JOB

Ah amazing! Well done - so pleased for you 👏 x

2017SoFarSoGood · 21/05/2026 19:20

Well done!

Ohitsatiara · 21/05/2026 19:17

This has just come up on my feed YAYYYY well done!!! Enjoy your weekend celebrating x

TravelMore · 21/05/2026 19:09

Woo hoo! Well done. Huge congratulations! So happy for you

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