How far should one reach?

Gina · 03-18-2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tink

If your dream job came available and you had only minimal training and experience, how far is too far for you to reach?

Would you take a chance if you thought you might only have a 10% chance of getting so much as in interview?

Tink.. Life is a gamble, take a shot go for it..You may be surprised at the outcome.

magnolia · 03-19-2007, 05:16 AM

Tink - my vote is to go for it! You have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain!!! You don't know if you can do something if you don't at least try.

Let me give you a little background on me - several years back, when hubby and I decided to move back to where we are now, I gave up a job I had as an office manager/assistant to the district manager of an insurance company. I knew in relocating, a management position would be hard to come by - especially here and boy was I right! But I had to start somewhere, get my foot in the door, and I did just that. I started in an entry level position and worked my way up from there back into a supervisory position. For the past 2 1/2 years, I have been doing medical coding for a long term acute care hospital. I was approached over a month ago about going to one of the clinics as their manager - they knew my background, what I can do, etc. After much thought and prayers over it, I accepted the position and will be starting on the 2nd of April. BUT - I would not have been offered this job had I not taken the "leap" and applied for management positions in the past. Someone took a chance on me, gave me the opportunity, and I'm grateful for it.

Take the chance - someone out there is waiting for someone like you to give that chance to. Don't sell yourself short - you are way better than that

Best of luck and keep us posted!

AngieDoogles · 03-20-2007, 01:58 PM

Did you decide to take the chance Tink??

Tink · 03-20-2007, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the support ladies.
I just sent my resume for the job I want. I was very open in my cover letter about the fact that I have a lot of experience that I feel would help me in the position, yet have no formal education related to it.

I explained that I know my application is a stretch, but that I am willing to prove myself given the chance. So I hope...

If nothing comes of it, at least I will have tried.

AngieDoogles · 03-20-2007, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tink

Thanks for the support ladies.
I just sent my resume for the job I want. I was very open in my cover letter about the fact that I have a lot of experience that I feel would help me in the position, yet have no formal education related to it.

I explained that I know my application is a stretch, but that I am willing to prove myself given the chance. So I hope...

If nothing comes of it, at least I will have tried.

Tink, I'm SO glad you gave it a shot! Even if you don't get the job, you will be happy knowing that you tried and you won't have regrets later.

I'm so proud of you!!!

Chandra Amaya · 03-20-2007, 06:56 PM

Yayyy Tink. Congrats!!!!!! That took alot of guts. Best of luck & I hope just knowing you can reach for your dreams makes you feel like the strong & special person you are

Tink · 03-20-2007, 07:41 PM

Comically, right after I sent my resume for the job, my hubby called and the first words out of his mouth were "I think I've come up with a plan so you don't have to work outside of home." He has a retirement fund that's been growing for30+ yrs and he's being told he could start drawing on it now. Of course the longer he waits, the more he'll be entitled to per month, but it is an option worth checking into.

In the far fetched chance that I'd be offered the job I applied for, I am sure I'd jump at it and tell hubby to hold off on the other. It's nice though that he's so supportive and willing to do what ever it takes to make me happy too.

I do feel good about having at least expressed an interest in and applied for the job. It's rather like jumping into a pool blindfolded. LOL I convinced myself that if they're not interested, I simply won't hear from them. I seriously doubt they're going to call just to go "Bwahahahaha" in the phone. LOL If they do, I guess I'd survive that too, but I'd be on here Boohooing to you all.

Chandra Amaya · 03-20-2007, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tink

Comically, right after I sent my resume for the job, my hubby called and the first words out of his mouth were "I think I've come up with a plan so you don't have to work outside of home." He has a retirement fund that's been growing for30+ yrs and he's being told he could start drawing on it now. Of course the longer he waits, the more he'll be entitled to per month, but it is an option worth checking into.

LOL If they do, I guess I'd survive that too, but I'd be on here Boohooing to you all.

I'm so glad he is supportive & things seem to be opening up for you. & if you need to boohoo, you know we will be here with a shoulder

03-19-2007, 05:16 AM	#2
magnolia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 482	Tink - my vote is to go for it! You have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain!!! You don't know if you can do something if you don't at least try. Let me give you a little background on me - several years back, when hubby and I decided to move back to where we are now, I gave up a job I had as an office manager/assistant to the district manager of an insurance company. I knew in relocating, a management position would be hard to come by - especially here and boy was I right! But I had to start somewhere, get my foot in the door, and I did just that. I started in an entry level position and worked my way up from there back into a supervisory position. For the past 2 1/2 years, I have been doing medical coding for a long term acute care hospital. I was approached over a month ago about going to one of the clinics as their manager - they knew my background, what I can do, etc. After much thought and prayers over it, I accepted the position and will be starting on the 2nd of April. BUT - I would not have been offered this job had I not taken the "leap" and applied for management positions in the past. Someone took a chance on me, gave me the opportunity, and I'm grateful for it. Take the chance - someone out there is waiting for someone like you to give that chance to. Don't sell yourself short - you are way better than that Best of luck and keep us posted! __________________ Suzi "Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been"....Jimmy Buffett

03-20-2007, 01:58 PM	#3
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	Did you decide to take the chance Tink?? __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~MT

03-20-2007, 02:52 PM	#4
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Thanks for the support ladies. I just sent my resume for the job I want. I was very open in my cover letter about the fact that I have a lot of experience that I feel would help me in the position, yet have no formal education related to it. I explained that I know my application is a stretch, but that I am willing to prove myself given the chance. So I hope... If nothing comes of it, at least I will have tried. __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

03-20-2007, 06:56 PM	#6
Chandra Amaya 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 1,646	Yayyy Tink. Congrats!!!!!! That took alot of guts. Best of luck & I hope just knowing you can reach for your dreams makes you feel like the strong & special person you are __________________ Traci

03-20-2007, 07:41 PM	#7
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Comically, right after I sent my resume for the job, my hubby called and the first words out of his mouth were "I think I've come up with a plan so you don't have to work outside of home." He has a retirement fund that's been growing for30+ yrs and he's being told he could start drawing on it now. Of course the longer he waits, the more he'll be entitled to per month, but it is an option worth checking into. In the far fetched chance that I'd be offered the job I applied for, I am sure I'd jump at it and tell hubby to hold off on the other. It's nice though that he's so supportive and willing to do what ever it takes to make me happy too. I do feel good about having at least expressed an interest in and applied for the job. It's rather like jumping into a pool blindfolded. LOL I convinced myself that if they're not interested, I simply won't hear from them. I seriously doubt they're going to call just to go "Bwahahahaha" in the phone. LOL If they do, I guess I'd survive that too, but I'd be on here Boohooing to you all. __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

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