Comments on: The Low Down on the New Job

By: Cait Flanders

Cait Flanders — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:16:29 +0000

“My abilities far surpass what I was doing at my old job and I know I am both deserving of and capable of a promotion.”

I can’t tell you how big I smiled when I read this. So proud of you, lady.

By: Ryan @ Impersonal Finance

Ryan @ Impersonal Finance — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 20:24:21 +0000

Congrats! I know temporary work can be scary, but sometimes it just feels right. I’m even up for a position now, and everyone (like my boss’s boss) is telling me how it’s only guaranteed for 2 years. Two freaking years and people are still worried about the permanance of it. Way to go for being awesome and doing what you had to do!

By: Dan @ Our Big Fat Wallet

Dan @ Our Big Fat Wallet — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:29:11 +0000

Wow, congrats on the new role! I am the same with temporary positions. They come up all the time but I can’t seem to wrap my head around a position that will eventually end. Some people would jump at the chance and not me. I suppose it’s fear based for me as well as I have bills to pay (ie. mortgage)

By: Money Pincher

Money Pincher — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:03:09 +0000

Congratulations! It is hard to leave a secured job, but you are still quite young, and can take that risk. Besides, with the new temp position, you will probably be learning a lot more than if you stayed at your secured job. All the new knowledge and experience will definitely benefit you in the future and help you up to a even higher position. 😀

By: Nicola

Nicola — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 21:06:52 +0000

Congratulations! The fear of the unknown is a problem for a lot of people, myself included. I love how you’ve changed this into a positive experience.

By: Kassandra

Kassandra — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 20:58:02 +0000

Congratulations on finding positive reasons to take the new job and overcoming your fear of temporary contracts!

By: debs@debtdebs

debs@debtdebs — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 19:32:26 +0000

Congratulations on your new role. I hope it is everything you hope for. BTW, did you blog about your wedding? Did I miss that? 😉

By: Emma @ emmalincoln

Emma @ emmalincoln — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:52:42 +0000

I needed to read this today! Isn’t it crazy how we say we want new challenges, and to take risks, and to advance our career, and to take time off to travel…but then when the opportunity presents itself, we think, “too risky, must stay safe!”

You should be so proud of yourself for facing your fears. Keep us updated!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:55:29 +0000

Love this post! Congrats on the new job. You should very happy 🙂 Awesome raise as well!

By: Kara

Kara — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:08:18 +0000

Congratulations! I like how you turned the negatives of a temporary job into positives! Good luck!