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Anyone take a job they probably weren't qualified for and how did it turn out?
Posted on 3/26/16 at 10:29 am
Posted on 3/26/16 at 10:29 am
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Posted on 3/26/16 at 10:33 am to athenslife101
Johnny Jones did, and it's going poorly
Posted on 3/26/16 at 10:33 am to athenslife101
i dont.. but id like to..
Posted on 3/26/16 at 10:36 am to athenslife101
Not qualified as in inexperienced or credentials-wise?
Posted on 3/26/16 at 10:40 am to athenslife101
Accepted a job as a physics and AP Physics teacher right out of college but I wasn't certified in physics. All other sciences, but not physics. I bullshited my way through the year then found a better job.
Posted on 3/26/16 at 10:52 am to athenslife101
Yeah Obama and look how shitty that has turned out to be!!
Posted on 3/26/16 at 10:53 am to athenslife101
Yes. I wasn't comfortable or knowledgeable enough to be there, but they needed me in that position. Took a little bit, but I figured it out
One of the times, I went in to be a salesman, and they decided to make me overhaul their entire inventory system, both online and brick and mortar. No idea wtf I was doing, but it worked out and then I quit
One of the times, I went in to be a salesman, and they decided to make me overhaul their entire inventory system, both online and brick and mortar. No idea wtf I was doing, but it worked out and then I quit
This post was edited on 3/26/16 at 10:56 am
Posted on 3/26/16 at 10:57 am to shutterspeed
Was honest in interview process. But not experienced and don't have the degree they want. Got offered anyway. But I'm kinda nervous because it's a big leap. I know some people who started working there with not much experience in industry but their careers were further established.
Posted on 3/26/16 at 10:57 am to Hammertime
Yes. I was educated, but not quiet in the exact scope I entered. It was bumpy at first, but once I got going I was fine.
Posted on 3/26/16 at 11:00 am to athenslife101
I've bullshitted myself into a couple of jobs I had no business applying for with mixed results. It really puts a strain on you at first.
I'd say most jobs can be learned and accomplished as long as you have good people skills and are adept at problem solving
I'd say most jobs can be learned and accomplished as long as you have good people skills and are adept at problem solving
Posted on 3/26/16 at 11:05 am to athenslife101
In answer to your question, yes. I was credentialled but seriously inexperienced. I took a shitload of lumps and learned. Accepted a new position and used the hard-earned experience to perform better.
It's going to suck for a while, but use the opportunity as a valuable learning experience. Learn and experiment every chance you can get. Expect to feel anxious, stupid, and like an imposter. Many people experience the same feelings. Be thankful and humble for the opportunity.
It's going to suck for a while, but use the opportunity as a valuable learning experience. Learn and experiment every chance you can get. Expect to feel anxious, stupid, and like an imposter. Many people experience the same feelings. Be thankful and humble for the opportunity.
Posted on 3/26/16 at 11:07 am to RogerTheShrubber
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I've bullshitted myself into a couple of jobs I had no business applying for with mixed results. It really puts a strain on you at first.
I'd say most jobs can be learned and accomplished as long as you have good people skills and are adept at problem solving
This.
Posted on 3/26/16 at 11:10 am to athenslife101
Chief of neurosurgery 
Didn't turn out so well...
Didn't turn out so well...
Posted on 3/26/16 at 11:15 am to athenslife101
Me. I learned on the job.
Posted on 3/26/16 at 11:20 am to athenslife101
I took a leap once
It didn't work out in my case.
I lacked the dedication to perservere through the initial hump.
I don't regret that decision at all.
I gained some needed humility and leveraged that experience into better pay at my prior employment level.
Go for it.
It didn't work out in my case.
I lacked the dedication to perservere through the initial hump.
I don't regret that decision at all.
I gained some needed humility and leveraged that experience into better pay at my prior employment level.
Go for it.
This post was edited on 3/26/16 at 11:29 am
Posted on 3/26/16 at 11:22 am to athenslife101
quote:
Anyone take a job they probably weren't qualified for
Public school teacher in New Orleans
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how did it turn out?
became an alcoholic
Posted on 3/26/16 at 11:28 am to athenslife101
Pretty much every job I've taken. Work your butt off, make wise choices while building relationships and credibility. You fake it until you make it.
Posted on 3/26/16 at 11:30 am to athenslife101
I was hired to maintain the tigerdroppings servers...
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