I went back to work in a role I have been in for over 5 years following my 2nd mat leave in June. My current role has been a bit tricky but I have been offered a better job elsewhere and therefore resigned and begin my new job in a few weeks. All very exciting!
But.... in my current role due to the culture of the place I work in, my confidence isn't as high as it could be and I question the decisions I make, I am micro managed, I don't have much autonomy even though I am a line manager and my skills and experience have not been used to the full. I don't let on to anyone know I feel like this as it would be used negatively, but I feel a bit of me has been chipped away working for my current employer. So it is a really good time to make the decision to move on.
My new role is a head of department role so great for my career, nearer home and flexible which fits my current needs. I need to feel like I am in control and confident. I don't. I guess this is new job nerves after being somewhere else for a while, fear of the unknown? plus the return to work following mat leave 9 weeks ago. I am really excited about my new role, being a working mum and feel confident the kids are in good childcare - so that isn't the issue.
I feel a bit of a fraud for some reason. I don't feel confident. No real substance to why. I know my stuff and I know I can do good work at the new place. I know I wouldn't have been offered the job if they didn't think I could do it! I just feel anxious. My confidence is pretty low.
Any tips to feel really good and confident for starting a new job?