To feel scared to step out of my comfort zone

[Boothybum]

I gave up my career 6 years ago to have my children. I now work in a supermarket as it's the only job in my area which fits around the children. I work evenings and have done for the past 6 years.

We are currently in the process of moving (Not through choice) to a different area and it's really stressing me out. I've been head hunted for a new job which is similar to what I did before but flexible so will fit around school run.

I feel physically sick about it to be honest. My DH can't understand why as it's alot more money and it's back doing what I did before which i loved.

Why do I feel like this!! I feel like turning it down to stay at the supermarket but I don't know why!

You have lost confidence being in your old working environment. Go for it. Supermarket jobs will always be there if it turns out not to be a good fit

Your anxiety is perfectly natural, but they've head hunter you for a reason. Give it a couple of months and you'll wonder why you were ever concerned, it'll give you a different sense of identity and achievement outside of your family too. As PP said there will always be supermarket jobs if you decide that career really isn't for you anymore.

If you have been headhunted after a gap if 6 years, that tells you that were amazing in your old job - it's a huge vote of confidence, and you should feel really proud about that.
I do understand how working in a supermarket feels familiar and safe, but I think you need to take the next step.
As others have said, if it doesn't work for you, there are always going to be flexible jobs at the supermarket you could return to.

Congratulations on being head hunted. You must be excellent in that field.

Totally normal to feel anxious. But you can get over it. Get a notebook or journal and write down every single thing you’ve done in your life that you’re proud of. Even stuff from school days, eg “I won the 75 metre hurdles when I was 10”. Obviously you won’t do everything in one go! Just aim for, say 10 things now. Then add to it. Read it back when your confidence slips.

Good luck with everything.