To be completely shit scared I've just been asked to phone up and go and meet someone about a job

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It's a medical editing job. I've told them I have no editing experience but am familiar with scientific terminology and can read and type to a high standard. It's a part time job. I have a 10 month old and 5 year old. I haven't worked since 2010.

I started an MSc but stopped after the first year part-time because I had a baby...I don't feel confident in myself, and feel like I've just made a big mistake. I have a mushy baby brain which causes me to forget simple words and things. I umm and aah a lot when I talk because I can't think of the right words...I am really not a confident person.

I would love this job, but feel like when she meets me I won't be as good as I had written about myself on paper.

AIBU to be scared? What can I do to overcome this fear...shes given me a mobile number. Help.

Oh and the job is based at the same place my last job was based...I have bad memories regarding that shit hole job, what if I bump into my ex manager?

You can do it. So what if you bump into your ex manager? Smile and keep walking. Go for it!

Deep breaths, you can do it.

If you bump into ex manager, keep it cool and distant. Don't let him get to you. Easier said that done of course, but I'd hate to meet my ex-manager too.

And FWIW, I am also job hunting and the thought of interviews is really nervewracking.

Go Go Go!
If you don't you'll be so pissed off with yourself.
You will sit and wallow and next time an opportunity arises you'll feel even worse. The only way round this is through!
You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Clearly you are intelligent.
Believe me, the workplace is crying out for people who can spell, read, write and also have specialist knowledge - which clearly you have.
RING NOW!!!!!

Argh! Thank you for the encouragement! Just told my dh and he's telling me to phone too!

I just need to make one or two notes about my last job and what I did in case she asks me. Just completely terrified. I've been speaking baby language for the past 2 years. Will I be able to hold a full grown up adult conversation? Eek

Oh and the ex manager was a woman. She told me to basically get over myself when I suffered numerous miscarriages whilst working for her glorified sweat shop. I promised myself I'd like to punch her in the face if I ever saw her again. Not a good idea now.

Deep breath, and go for it, sure you,ve nothing to lose.
Good luck!

Ex manager is a knobend, don't let her bother you! You can definitely do this, you have the specialist knowledge and they're interested in you, it will be fine.

Go for it. The longer you leave it, the less confidence you'll have in yourself. Whereas if you just make the call, you'll realise it was easy and you can do it. Make some notes by all means, but don't worry too much. The fact that you care means that you probably are the best person for the job. And screw the old boss. You have a family now. Work is work. You're above all that.