Scared to take job promotion.

[bamboling]

scared to take job promotion.

I used to teach special education. Working in a school taught me how awful the food is, and I decided to use my schooling in nutrition another way. And the fact that we moved and I couldn't get a job in the school system. I started working at GNC two months ago.

I was offered a very nice job promotion in that short amount of time, and I also have become ill. My head boss, even though knowing I have missed work, thinks I am the best for the job. The money is very appealing. But I will have to commute if I take it.

I am currently undx'd. I have appt lined up for over a month. I am afraid to take this postion with a lot of responsibility and tings keep getting worse with my body.

I really want the promotion. I was picked over sales associates working in the store, the didn't even get the offer. It makes me feel really good! My best friend who lives in that same town would be willing to let me crash her house whenever I got sick and couldn't make it back. But I also don't want to make myself worse with stress. My last flareup or whatever it is started when we decided to move and after I got this job at GNC.

Also, how can someone who is ill work at a nutrition place!?

My deadline to accept the job is 11 tomorrow. I just needed to vent.

Thanks for listening and comments in advance.

Amber

 

[dxw]

Go for it! It sounds like you have worked out a management plan if you need rest. Your manager obviously recognises your skills and experience and wants you in the job. I believe doing a job you enjoy, even if there is more responsibility, can only be good.
In any case, congratulations on being offered the promotion.

 

[bamboling]

Thank you very much!

 

[scottmyster]

HI Bamb, i would take the offer, you deserve it. i know your ill, but it might take your mind of being ill for awhile i know you will have to commute, but if the money is good it's worth don't you think, and if your to ill you can take a day off then and there especially if your boss is understanding. Like i said i would definitely take the job offer. and don't be stressed i am sure you will do fine you've come this far i would go all the way. best wishes.

 

[Natalie38]

Hi,

I agree with the comments above! You obviously deserve this!
To deny yourself this opportunity is just not right. If you have a plan to manage stress and walk into this new job prepared, you will do fine.

 

[Carrie630]

take the offer. if it becomes too much I'm sure you can go back down to associate.

 

[bamboling]

Thank you everyone. I accepted the offer this morning. The commute still kind of bothers me, but I will make 3x what I do now. Having my Gastro and Bestie in that town helped make my decision. I have several appts lined up over the next few months, so I will be able to work around them. Also, my bestie said I can crash whenever I need to. That kind of puts my mind at rest. I guess what scares me about the commute is driving 30 miles with no bathroom, only side roads! Lol I will totally use my friends place if I can't make it home for some reason.

I start my management position in a week and a half!