AIBU to consider cancelling interview for my dream job?

[TinselAngel]

I've got an interview on Wednesday for a temporary job which if I got it I would take as a secondment from my current employer. It would give me more experience in the field I want to develop into. I need to earn more money in the long term as I am a single parent and won't get money from my ex for ever.

It's around a 90 minute commute away in a large city, and it's full time. It would also involve regular travel further north than that. I currently work 20 mins from home in a low paid, but flexible, admin role. If I got it it would involve my 13 year old DD being a bit of a latch key kid for six months.

I split up with my partner over the weekend and can barely put one foot in front of the other right now. I'm pretty much on my knees with sadness. I'd have to do a presentation as well as an interview.

AIBU to consider cancelling an interview for the right job, but at completely the wrong time. Or would i just be using this as an excuse to stay in my comfort zone?

I'm going in! Thanks all x

Good luck!!!!!

Good luck

Do it Tinsel! Your life is difficult but this would make it better, (though not immediately easier!). Think of yourself and DD as a team- she would need to do her 'bit' while you did the placement but ultimately it benefits you both. Your DD will rise to the challenge, especially if you present it as a positive opportunity to become more independent.
The best thing about it is that it's a secondment. It's six months- you are not having to take a risk and leave your 'safe' job and comfortable domestic life.... Six months is doable and it will show you what you are made of! Then you can go back to your safe job, ready for promotion when the time is right.
Just crack on with preparing the presentation. I remember applying for a job and having to give a presentation when my DH was starving and drinking himself to death. On the day, I felt like I would rather be executed than give my presentation. But guess what? I got the job and provided for me and my DSs. I wish you the best of luck. Dig deep. Find your steely inner core!!!! Get support from friends. Don't look at it as one massive upheaval, just take it one step at a time. Say to yourself -I CAN do this.

Good luck! Totally rooting for you and sending you all the four-leaved clovers and various other lucky charms! Rabbits foot anyone?

Hope it goes well!

Good luck OP.

So glad you decided to go for the interview

Very best of luck. This is yours.

Hope everything went well. I’ve even had my eyes crossed for you!

I’m out and on the train home. It seemed to go pretty well!

Didn't even feel like crying!

(Had a small cry on way back to Station instead).

Well done you!

Well done! When should you hear from them?

@iamloading Some time after 5pm.

Fingers crossed

They'll let you know today? That's unusual. Fingers crossed

Fingers crossed for you OP!

That huffpo brca1 article! 😍

Well done op! Got a job offer that doubled my pay once after being dumped by the love of my life. The career has been FAR more satisfying than him.

Everything crossed for you OP. I'm sure you smashed it .

Fingers, toes and eyes crossed for you.

Well, I'm afraid I didn't get the job.

Aw I’m so sorry

Oh, I'm sorry.

Did they give you specific feedback as to why?

You don't have to post that, obviously! Just hoped that they had at least given you something constructive

I’m so sorry but are you pleased you went for it? You should be really proud of yourself for going for it!