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10 Fears When Quitting My Job for a New Job

I was so scared to quit my job but I did it and they were so gracious.

    1. What if the other job falls through?

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    Some paperwork comes back and they so oh we can't hire you.

    2. What if I disappoint the bosses that I respect at my old job?

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    I still respect my old bosses. What if I disappoint them?

    3. What do I say?

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    I just said "So I got a job offer and I took it"... there's really no other way to say things.

    4. What if my old students look for me and I am not there?

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    Kindergartners are just as scared as preschoolers. What if they look for me for reassurance?

    5. What if they can't find a replacement?

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    It's hard to find replacements especially because it's the lowest paid gig in town for a teacher.

    6. What if I am not as close with my friends from my old job?

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    I stopped by the office 5 times a day to talk to one of my best friends. What if we don't talk as much?

    7. What if I suck at this new job?

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    These kids might think I am just weird.

    8. What if the work is not worth the money?

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    This is going to be challenging. What if the pay increase isn't worth it?

    9. What if I regret the decision?

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    I don't want to compare my old job to my new job and say "oh man I made a mistake"

    10. What if I am too soft for the job?

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    I have learned to become more aggressive and have higher expectations for my students but what if I am not hard enough.

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younes @younes
Congrats on taking action towards your future self!
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Skwiglez @Skwiglez
They are actions towards my future self! My goal is to become a stronger teacher so I can feel more comfortable when I am teaching at international schools. Thank You@@
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chantelle @chantelle
Aw I hope you can get through this dilemma! Actually, I feel the same way too. I am having double thoughts between two employers.
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Skwiglez @Skwiglez
Can I help you with it at all? My advice is follow the job that makes you the happiest. You might have to work harder at it and it will be emotionally taxing but money will come to you. I learned that later than I wanted.
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chantelle @chantelle
I just decided yesterday! I rescind the first employer's job offer acceptance and I went to the second employer. It is just confusing at first but after some serious consideration, I decided what I think is best for me! Thanks!
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kriscalulo89 @kriscalulo89
Congrats on your new chapter!
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Skwiglez @Skwiglez
Thank you! I am super geeked!
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Hisariap @Hisariap
Congratulations @Skwiglez and all the very best!
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Skwiglez @Skwiglez
Thank you Ria!
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JamesAltucher @JamesAltucher
Do you think you might decide not to take the new job? What are some of the positives?
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Skwiglez @Skwiglez
I am taking it. Better pay, better benefits, bigger challenges and more structure. I think it's going to kick my butt. I think I am going to be a stronger person when I am done with it. I am just scared. I am going from a private school environment to public school preschool funded by the state for low income families on the edge of Detroit. It's going to be different.
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Reggie @Reggie
You will be great in the new role! Any change makes us wonder, but change - good or bad - is growth. I am at this crossroad, too. But have not decided on the way forward yet. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, they give me courage, and food for more thoughts. Good luck!
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