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To be completely shitting myself about this new job?

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JulietBravoJuliet · 11/09/2013 09:56

Been doing low level shop/sales jobs for a while now and have been made redundant recently from one. Used to work in banking and was a branch manager before I had ds 7 years ago.

Anyway, I was recently approached by a guy who lives near me and I know to talk to, so knows I'm looking for work, who is looking for someone to work as a PA/marketing assistant (he owns a large marketing company). Had a meeting/interview yesterday and he seems to have this impression that I'm brilliant and he's basically offered me a job; initially for a couple of days a week, with the potential of a full time role if I prove myself. The money's bloody good, loads of opportunities and it'll get my brain working again! But I'm petrified! Not done anything that has required brain power for years and I'm worried that I'll be rubbish!

He said he will give me a small project to manage initially, and I'll be basically writing a business plan, contacting potential clients and generally drumming up business. I will get a share of any value I add to the business, so potentially a nice little bonus. I've lost so much confidence and feel that I'm going to be out of my depth and make a show of myself :(

Someone give me a slap and tell me it'll be ok!

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LifeofPo · 11/09/2013 09:59

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LouiseD29 · 11/09/2013 10:02

Congratulations! Nothing wrong with being scared, but don't let it stop you. Just get in there and get stuck in - you'll be great!

JulietBravoJuliet · 11/09/2013 10:03

It's a perfect job, I know. He's said he's happy for me to work from home when I want, doesn't need me 9-5 rigidly every day and even offered to pay for childcare so I can attend a meeting early tomorrow morning! He's a genuinely nice bloke and this role wasn't even advertised; he says he's been mulling over taking someone on for a while and feels I'm that person. I just worry that he sees something in me that's not there iykwim!!

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IComeFromALandDownUnder · 11/09/2013 10:08

You can do it! Research business plans online. See what your competitors are doing in different countries. Is the business utilising social media, local sponsorship and PR etc

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DuchessFanny · 11/09/2013 10:20

I think this is called 'imposter syndrome' and really common, so you're not alone in feeling this way !
I'm sure he would never have offered you the job ( and in fact seeked you out !) if he didn't think you were capable, plus you had an interview so he has an idea of how it will all work for both of you !
It's good to be a bit nervous I think but I'm sure you'll be fine and really enjoy it when you get going - good luck with it all !

JulietBravoJuliet · 11/09/2013 10:51

Thank you :) I'm just having a crisis of confidence!

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