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To feel really proud of myself!

42 replies

Friyay27 · 11/07/2024 23:12

I find it hard to be proud of myself, and I'm just almost waiting for the bubble to burst!
I just wanted to write this down, so I can remember this when I doubt myself.
At the beginning of this year I was really burnt out, finally accepting that after multiple years of IVF it was never going to be our path. All whilst juggling a horrible job, toxic culture - just hell on earth, I was a mess. I decided I needed to do something about it and put myself on the market. I took a big chance on a role that on paper I wasn't qualified for. I went through a very rigorous interview process and got down to the final 3, 2 technical and more experienced guys and me. By some complete miracle I got the job, it was a 'life changing' increase in salary. I'm now 2 months in, I've achieved a couple of big goals I had for my first 6 months already and I'm just thriving. DH thinks I'm a completely new person, I'm just so happy. Every now and then I catch myself, waiting for someone to come and take it all away from me. AIBU to think how proud I am of myself, but also how the bloody hell did I get myself into this position Blush

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MrHarleyQuin · 12/07/2024 05:41

Lovely to read, well done.

northernballer · 12/07/2024 06:00

Awww that's lovely!

MushMonster · 12/07/2024 06:06

Well done OP! Good for you! You deserve it and your DH and yourself must indeed be very proud of you! Wishing you the best on this new adventures. 💐

theuniverseisworking · 12/07/2024 07:23

Friyay27 · 12/07/2024 03:32

@theuniverseisworking
Just be bold, I listened to my pre-workout playlist before I did my pitch (part of my interview) so I was really hyped up! And I just showed them how badly I wanted it!

Be Bold! Love that ❤️ Well done again! You deserve this :)

Friyay27 · 12/07/2024 08:28

DH has been awesome, we've had so many celebrations over it. He is SO proud of me. Thanks everyone who has taken the time to share some kind words. I've had such a spring in my step today 🎉

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KidneyWarrior · 12/07/2024 08:43

This is such a fantastic post! Congrats OP 🥳💐 xx

Acapulco12 · 12/07/2024 10:13

Discotrousers · 12/07/2024 04:07

That made me have a little happy cry for you OP, not least because I really need (and deserve) to make something similarly amazing happen for myself but can't quite seem to summon the courage. Maybe I need a copy of your post pinned to my fridge for inspiration Grin

I feel exactly the same @Discotrousers! We will get there ❤️

Friyay27 · 12/07/2024 14:13

Thanks all!

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Ihadenough22 · 12/07/2024 19:35

After the disappointment of going through several rounds of IVF and been stuck in a horrible job you decided that things had to change. You got the courage to look for a better job.
You are now happy in your new job and can see the difference it made in your life.
After going through a really bad time and leaving a toxic job you deserve this happening to you.

BallerinaFall · 12/07/2024 19:46

I am so proud of you.

11 mo the ago I had a serious breakdown and broke my foot so I lost myself completely, then lived with a relative and their family for quite a while.

This week I moved into my own place which is just mine and I have started to see glimmers of myself in the past few days.

Maverick66 · 13/07/2024 10:16

Just WOW !!!

SauvignonBlonk · 13/07/2024 11:30

Nice one OP!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

FloweryPoweryLove · 13/07/2024 11:35

That is completely wonderful and I’m so pleased for you. All the hard things you’ve gone through and you’ve had the courage to go for something you really wanted. You so deserve to be happy! Send hugs from the other side of the world! xx

theuniverseisworking · 16/07/2024 14:28

Friyay27 · 12/07/2024 03:32

@theuniverseisworking
Just be bold, I listened to my pre-workout playlist before I did my pitch (part of my interview) so I was really hyped up! And I just showed them how badly I wanted it!

Hey OP,

So.... I got the job! Weirdly I remembered 'be bold' during the interview & I said a couple of things I may not have said without those words that came from you.
So thank you.
Let's spread that around.
Be bold. Because let's face it, we're often encouraged to do the opposite in life. 💪👌

Friyay27 · 16/07/2024 21:42

@theuniverseisworking !!!!
This is the BEST news OP!!! Well done - what are you doing to celebrate?!
It's just a good tip the bold one, I use it often at work, it does seem to really work.

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slapmyarseandcallmemary · 16/07/2024 21:44

Amazing!! 😊

theuniverseisworking · 16/07/2024 23:44

Friyay27 · 16/07/2024 21:42

@theuniverseisworking !!!!
This is the BEST news OP!!! Well done - what are you doing to celebrate?!
It's just a good tip the bold one, I use it often at work, it does seem to really work.

Haven't really celebrated yet @Friyay27 - Still in shock! Haha
Stay bold 💪✨

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