If I’m hired I’ll be full-time sales in the Microsoft section of their hardware space.
What makes this a big deal is I haven’t worked since 2016. Suffering from mental illness (anxiety and panic disorder) and taking care of an elderly family member, I’ve been out of the workforce for 8 years.
I’m extremely nervous. I turned 41 last year, and I don’t want to be a NEET anymore. I’ve had nightmares about working again with all the stress and anxiety that comes with it, and now I’m thrusting myself head first into that reality.
I feel like being employed again will give me a huge boost in self confidence, but I’ve also never been this scared in my entire life.
Hey, honestly, you’ve spent the last era of your life helping the elderly, and you’ll have that opportunity again in properly guiding your customers.
Take pride in that and other aspects of your work. I was once in your shoes, cared for my mom in her dying years while also suffering from my own mental and medical issues.
Now I’m married with a corporate career, associates degree, wife, and house, all things I would have never thought I’d accomplish when I was at my worst.
Enjoy this change. Keep your head held high. You’ve got this!