AIBU to ask for your luck

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I have a job interview this morning and I feel sick to my stomach.

At this rate I won’t be able to go because I keep having nervous poops.

It’s a big deal, I have to deliver two presentations to the C-Suite, it’s a more senior position that I’m currently in and the pay rise is worth every ounce of stress. It’s more flexible and it’ll benefit the kids so much if I get it.

My current job is toxic, the people, the environment and everything is made 10x harder than it needs to be due to process and every day I dread doing it.

I’ve prepped the life of out of these presentations but I still don’t feel ready. And I’m so nervous that I’ll go down like a lead balloon during the delivery. I have a massive dose of imposter syndrome.

I really want this job. AIBU to ask for someone out there to root for me!!

The fact that you've reached interview stage means that you're a contender. All the very best of luck. You've got this.

Wshing you good luck, it sounds as though you have done everything you can, so no regrets whatever the outcome. Remember, c-suite execs are just people too. You got this and if you don't get it, there will be other jobs.

@upsofloatingThank you! I’ve heard that the other candidates have set a high bar (from the recruiter) so I think that’s made my confidence plummet.

@Ladybaga So true. I actually really like the team from what I’ve met so far!

I’m “c-suite” (hate that term!) and I’m currently in bed with a cuppa wearing Winnie the Pooh PJs - we’re only human! (I do have a brilliant poker face though )

good luck and SMILE! The fact you’ve got to interview means you could do the job - today is about proving you b an do the job AND fit into the team.

But don't set yourself up to fail before you've gone in. You're just as good as everyone else.

Be warm, be curious, be authentic.

They will say stuff like that, but who knows about the others. You sound totally prepared, but you’re succumbing to self critical thoughts. How can you oppose that? As soon as you start thinking harshly like that, tell yourself strongly that you’re not allowing it! And think instead about all your achievements, about being a great mum working this hard for your kids. You know these presentations. Be friendly and enthusiastic, and take your time. Can you do a quick walk in nature, some meditation or yoga, anything that grounds you a little before you go in? Good luck!! I have a good feeling for you.

Good luck OP. You've got this in the bag!!! 💙

big deep breaths!

I'm rooting for you OP!

Remember that if they don't like you, you likely wouldn't have been a good fit anyway. You don't want to work for them if they wouldn't choose you.

Interviews always actually result in a winning result. Be yourself. Its cliche but is truly thr best thing to be. Remember that if you get offered the job, you'd have to be yourself more often than not anyway!

Head high. Go get 'em. I've got a good gut feeling for you, somehow.

I have everything crossed for you. You've got this x

Once you get in there and start the nerves will calm down. Wishing you luck.

Goid luck! 🍀 Let us know how it went x

Just focus on yourself Op and breathe.

Take an immodium if necessary.

You are as good as anyone else on the list or they wouldn’t be interviewing you!

Good luck op 🌺. You can do this! Be yourself.

Don't forget that you are interviewing them too! They would be incredibly lucky to have someone like you. Are they actually good enough for you?

Try not to let imposter syndrome creep in, you are more than capable. You've put the work in and you're ready. They want you to do well OP, they aren't looking to trip you up or catch you out. They want to find someone for the role. I would hazard a guess you've prepared way more than anyone else and that will show.

You CAN do this, good luck and don't put tons of pressure on yourself, if it is right, it will be yours.

You got this OP!

Good luck, OP. Hope it goes well!

You can do it!

Thinking of you OP... @BlackBean2023 says, smile! It inveigles you into the favour of the interviewers AND gives YOU confidence.
I'm assuming you have some salient questions to ask? As a PP said, you're interviewing them, nearly as much as they're interviewing you.
Do let us know...so we can celebrate or comisserate with you🌷

Absolutely the best of luck! Please keep us updated! 💐🍀

@BlackBean2023 Love that thank you so much!!!

Good luck 🍀

Good luck to you, you can do this!!

Good luck!

On a practical note, could someone go out and get you some Imodium?

Oh my God thanks so much everyone.

On the train now and got a little emosh reading all your notes! Some amazing advice thank you.

Haha I did take one Imodium just before I left. Still have a nervous tummy but I think I’m ok, I’ll just have to clench if it comes to it.

Really appreciate all the good wishes and positive vibes, I definitely needed the boost.