Feeling bad about new job

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I applied for 2 jobs in my company. I ended up getting offers for both jobs, so took job 2 which is higher paying and more senior. I’m now wondering if I should have taken the other role.

I’m left in a difficult place where people in my current job are acting funny with me, as if I don’t deserve this opportunity and that I’m “not ready” for promotion. it’s knocking my confidence a bit. Eg all the managers know I’m leaving and only 2 out of 8 have acknowledged it and said bye.

also as it’s the same company, staff in my new role can internally see what my current job title is. It is a massive jump and I’m worried about them judging me before I start, as if I just aced the interview but wouldn’t be good in role. Maybe it’s imposter syndrome.

Aibu to feel really crushed about this? I’m no longer happy or excited about the role, just feeling like I need to get stuck in and prove myself to absolutely everyone

Congratulations!

Definitely imposter syndrome. I'm sure you'll be great and prove any the naysayers wrong, although they probably only exist in your head.

Please don’t feel bad you beat short listing and the other candidates- they have the option to say they couldn’t fill the post, but they didn’t- they picked You. You deserve this job and you can do it, congratulations!
A number of years ago I changed roles and it was a shift to a coveted role because it was office based rather than at the coal face - I got backhanded compliments and veiled insults and ignored by some people for years, I reckon you’re on the receiving end of their jealousy- which is their problem

I think how you're feeling is normal. And your new manager or the person interviewing you clearly saw you as the right fit for the role, plus you was also offered the other position so you're clearly a great versatile candidate/employee.
Some people will naturally be put off by your change of position within the company, but let that be a 'them' problem!
Congratulations on your new role, and give yourself more credit...

Can you ask to go and spend some time with your new team and really get a good understanding of what the role entails? That might help you get rid of imposter syndrome.
Good luck op and well done!

Also if the managers that haven't said goodbye are your direct managers, then maybe they're bitter to have you leave the team. Some managers hate to see good staff go, rather than encourage their growth...

Congratulations on your new role!
You deserve it, you applied and were successful. That's all that matters.

Get through the 'handover' Period and look forward to getting stuck in. You'll smash it!!

Every internal promotion has to be a change for the employee... it's the nature of the situation. Not everyone will be happy for you. Sad but true. Doesn't change the fact you deserve it and will be ace.

Thank you! Yes the transition period is awkward

People are utter bellends sometimes OP.
I got an internal promotion & got frozen out by colleagues who had initially been supportive and hadn't applied for the role themselves... To this day I don't know what the problem was.

Its really positive that it's a new team. You're going in a blank slate & can present yourself however you like. They may have searched you but they have no idea how you work or your capabilities.

Also, interviews are very much looking for potential and behaviours with a bit of backup knowledge.
You may not be the fully polished end product (and that can be off-putting too) but you're demonstrating desirable behaviours that they want to develop.

Finally realise EVERYONE is winging it. Literally everyone. The successes are just better at it - fake it til you make it & it becomes second nature.

Fuck it OP. Don't let some dreary sad sacks spoil your success. The best revenge for their unkindness is doing really well in your new role & watching them continue to whine & grump about the same stuff, in the same role and be glad you're out of it (yes, I'm talking to you ex colleagues).

You're not at work to make friends, you're there to get in with your life. What gives any of these jealous twats the right to cast judgement on your success. Freeze THEM out and skip along to your new role, that you earned, with your head up. Why on gods green earth would you turn it down because of a few idiots. Grow a pair! (In the nicest way possible )

I echo this.
Sadly you can't make people like/respect/be happy for you. We're all expected just to be civil and professional.
Congrats on your promotion, you were clearly the best person for the role so hold onto that.

Congratulations!

They are JEALOUS