New Job Opportunity

Technically, this thread should probably should be started in either the Misc or Prayer Requests forums, but decided to include it here because the Christian Singles forum is where I most often post (and am better acquainted with everyone here).

Basically, I have a potential job opportunity at work in which last week I applied for a new position within the company but wanted to get some input before moving ahead (I am yet to hear from the recruiter or hiring manager).

Been feeling some frustration at work the past several months. First, was passed over for promotion for a job in which I was better qualified (than the colleague that got it). Second, annual performance assessment was above the median but not in line with my value.

After not getting the promotion, I prayed and 2 Corinthians 9:8 came into my head:

'And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work'

My interpretation is that God had other ideas and that the promotion was not the right move at the right time. So perhaps the job in which I applied was better in line with 'having all that you need'. The new job in which I applied is similar to my current position but also a bit different, so it will be a good learning and development opportunity, keeping in mind I have not even gotten the interview yet.

So just wanted to get everyone's input regarding this issue.

Thanks,

Technically, this thread should probably should be started in either the Misc or Prayer Requests forums, but decided to include it here because the Christian Singles forum is where I most often post (and am better acquainted with everyone here).

Hmm... Correct me please if I am wrong... thank you 😊 for me, it seems like deep down you are a lil worried of the unknown ... 🤔

You feel like you are undervalued in your current position and you don't want to stay there anymore but a lil worried to Leave ...worried of the unknown after leaving your current position... like losing your job and lose also the new position(if they don't choose you) and many other things...


Maybe,you didn't get the promotion you were hoping because the new one has something better to offer for you...? Like what you have said "it offers better learning and development opportunities" hmmmm...well you won't know if you won't take the next big step...and that next step is giving up your current position and apply for the new position.


If you think about it and prayed about it then go for it... Don't get stuck there... If you think you can do better,you can perform better, you can learn more outside your current position then go out... It is really a lonely place to get stuck in a place where you feel like you are not valued...it is really sad to get stuck in a workplace where you are not happy anymore ... 🙁


God bless you ❤

How are things going on the work front?

I didn't answer sooner because I felt other members had already said anything I would have had to say, but I was thinking of your thread and wondering how it's been going.

I hope all is well and that you've found yourself in a job situation that you find rewarding.

Thanks for asking. I have good news to report. I applied for the position over three weeks ago and never heard back, so took it for granted either the job had been filled or my application was not considered. However, on Thursday I decided to reach out to the recruiter, whom answered back the next day advising she had forwarded my resume to the hiring manager! Could not be more excited...

Next step is scheduling of the interview for some time next week.

That being said, I also have to be realistic about my chances. First, it is a work at home position, so potentially the recruiter received applications from all 50 states. She advised the position 'attracted a lot of interest'. Which I translate to mean a VERY high volume of applicants. So I consider it an honor that my resume was considered in that the position is related to my current role but also very different.

Second, the job is in a different time zone: I am MST (Arizona, which does not follow Daylight Savings, so basically is PST) and the company is in EST. Have no idea how this will work out in terms of onboarding and eventual work schedule...

Right now spending the weekend preparing for the interview. Rehearsing answers to anticipated interview questions and preparing several questions of my own. Of course, I will not be in a position to make an informed decision until going on the interview itself.

Well, my manager job ended quickly, got fired in one month. This is record time. I will spare people the details, but God works in amazing ways.

I don't know exactly what's gonna happen now, but know something is good about to happen. Prayed a bunch and believe God gave me some insight on what to do next. It's time to think big, and stop being small minded.

Now I see jobs as what they are, rather than why I want them. Does that make sense?

I hope people's job interviews go well.

Well, good news to report. Got the interview scheduled for Thursday afternoon. We'll see how it goes. All I can do at this point in moving ahead is to continue to prepare- anticipate the correct interview questions and have answers ready. Currently reading a good book about job interview strategy in addition to doing a lot of online research.

Basically, it is an honor that the recruiter values my skills and experience enough to forward my resume to the hiring manager. As for the interview itself, I see it as 'filling in the blanks' or 'connecting the dots' in terms of formulating the correct answers to interview questions and making the right impression with the manager.

To be honest, I am not feeling any nerves whatsoever but rather a sense of calm in approaching the interview. Just want to act naturally and let the answers to questions flow and not come across rehearsed (or as if reading from a script of canned answers obtained via Google).