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Starting a new career.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 8:58 am
Posted on 2/21/19 at 8:58 am
Today is my last day in my current job role. I applied for a new position in December of 2018 with hopes for, but not expecting a change in careers. I accepted a new position that I’m extremely excited for, but scared shiteless at the same time.
As I reflect on the years of time and effort spent working my way through the ranks of my current position, I can’t help but to feel relieved it’s over. It was/is a demanding field, filled with work and continued education with no real reward on the other side.
Does anyone in this fine establishment have success stories of starting over for a better opportunity?
As I reflect on the years of time and effort spent working my way through the ranks of my current position, I can’t help but to feel relieved it’s over. It was/is a demanding field, filled with work and continued education with no real reward on the other side.
Does anyone in this fine establishment have success stories of starting over for a better opportunity?
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:00 am to DuckManiak
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but scared shiteless at the same
It's opportunity. Be excited and confident.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:04 am to DuckManiak
If you're not at least a little angst and uncomfortable in life then you are probably being too complacent.
Anxiety means you're trying new things and making moves to hopefully better yourself.....just don't go overboard
Anxiety means you're trying new things and making moves to hopefully better yourself.....just don't go overboard
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:05 am to DuckManiak
I switched courses a few times in my career and was great. Keeps things interesting and you will learn a lot more and meet a lot more people. Your network will become more and more important as you progress in your career. Good luck with the change. You can always go back to the old line of business if you don’t like the new job.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:06 am to DuckManiak
I used to be a lawyer but I found it soul sucking and not intellectually stimulating so I drug up and became a welder
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:08 am to DuckManiak
No, I stick to my plan and don’t change it if things get a little hard. Never changed my major in college, never changed industries or focus.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:09 am to RogerTheShrubber
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It's opportunity. Be excited and confident
I’m confident in my ability to learn and adapt. I’m working on the decision making confidence in a position I have never done. It’s just a feeling I’ve never really had before. I was sure I would retire here because it was all I knew, but lost interest and needed to make a change.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:12 am to DuckManiak
What field are you switching to and from?
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:14 am to el Gaucho
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I used to be a lawyer but I found it soul sucking and not intellectually stimulating so I drug up and became a welder
my mom still thinks I'm a piano player in a whore house
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:18 am to DuckManiak
I started out on french fry station, it was definitely a learning experience for me. After many years of honning my skill, management finally promoted me to fixing the milkshake machine. Got quite a backlog of machines to fix so that should keep me busy for a while.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:19 am to MikeBRLA
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What field are you switching to and from?
I’d rather not say.
They cross industry lines, but different paths.
I’m a current department supervisor, and will be starting over from grunt. I’ll make more money once I get certified in new job.
ETA: certainly better job security and benefits, too.
This post was edited on 2/21/19 at 9:22 am
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:20 am to DuckManiak
Its a tough transition going from fries to the grill but you’ll be fine baw
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:21 am to Geauxld Finger
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Its a tough transition going from fries to the grill but you’ll be fine baw
Thanks, baw. Needed to read this.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:27 am to DuckManiak
Nope but one thing you need to remember is a saying that I’ve grown fond of.
You only have to have a mastery of 4th grade education to teach 3rd grade.
Meaning you don’t have to know everything, just your job. Take time and learn your profession. If you truly earned the promotion, you’ll succeed
You only have to have a mastery of 4th grade education to teach 3rd grade.
Meaning you don’t have to know everything, just your job. Take time and learn your profession. If you truly earned the promotion, you’ll succeed
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:29 am to DuckManiak
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I’m confident in my ability to learn and adapt.
There you go, you're good. Drop the anxiety, go kick arse.
I've done this several times and it's always worked out fine.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:29 am to DuckManiak
I did it early in my career, and I couldn't be happier with my transition. I have no clue what I'd be doing right now if I didn't pivot, I would have probably went back to school or something.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:34 am to 777Tiger
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my mom still thinks I'm a piano player in a whore house
I know a guy who actually was..
He plays the Red Dog Saloon here. Back in the day he played at the Playboy Mansion and several houses of ill repute in Nevada.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:36 am to Oilfieldbiology
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You only have to have a mastery of 4th grade education to teach 3rd grade.
I like that saying a lot. I haven’t had butterflies in my stomach that were work related in a while. I know I’ll succeed, I just can’t shake this feeling of nervousness I’ve had since I woke up and it became “real”. I accepted the position 3 weeks ago, but I guess it just hit me.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:42 am to Epic Cajun
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I did it early in my career, and I couldn't be happier with my transition. I have no clue what I'd be doing right now if I didn't pivot, I would have probably went back to school or something.
Yeah, this isn’t a midlife crisis either
I’m 28. My current job started as an internship, and I worked my way into full time after graduating. Climbed the ranks from there. If I could go back, I’d leave after the internship because I didn’t really enjoy it then, but it was a guaranteed job that I couldn’t pass up. Glad I’m making the change now.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 9:45 am to DuckManiak
What was your old career? I'm asking because I need a new job.
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