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Hi to all,

Today I want to share my story about how I raised my hand with a lot of fear and with a tinny voice in my head saying I didn't have any chance. I've been working in my actual company for 5 months, I was very unhappy with the tasks and I really wanted to go back in time and never have changed my job. One month ago, a similar posotion to my previous job (which I loved but the pay was very low) was open in my current company but I was 100% sure that they wouldn't give me the opportunity because I was the youngest candidate, I didn't have as many years of experience as the other,etc.

Yesterday I was notified I get the job. At the beginning I didn't want to ask for it but my support system (boyfriend, family and some of you in some posts I made) gave me confidence to do it.

So my conclusion is dream big, never settle for less. And take the chance even with fear.

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  1. Amy

    CONGRATULATIONS! That is awesome to know. And gives us all hope, raise those hands people!

  2. Anonymous

    Amazing! Enjoy your new job!

  3. Anonymous

    Love seeing these stories of success. Congratulations!

  4. Kimberly Worrick

    Congratulations. Perseverance and courage wins the day. Well done.

  5. Jacquelynn Lucas

    Congratulations! Best of luck in your new role and I hope this encourages you and others to ignore that little voice :)

  6. Georgene Huang

    Congratulations!! And thank you for sharing as inspiration to others here.

  7. Chrishogg

    And you got a raise along with going back to your previous employer, yes?

  8. Jodi Gonzalez

    She got a job similar to old one but at the new company

  9. Debra Sesholtz

    Congratulations! Glad you found your voice, sought what you wanted, and it worked out for you.

  10. Rynn Strange

    Wonderful! Congratulations!

  11. Marie K

    Way to go! Congrats, that's so exciting. Best wishes with the job!

  12. Vanessa Newman

    Hearty Congratulations!!!

  13. Anonymous

    Awesome! Congratulations! Thanks for the great message!

  14. Geeta Ludwiczak

    Congratulations! Always take a chance!

  15. Paulla Fetzek, MSEd

    How awesome! Congratulations!

  16. Kelly LeBlanc

    Congratulations!

  17. Christi Miller

    Congrats. That is great news. Good for you.

  18. Michele Mavi

    Congratulations. This is wonderful news. Wishing you continued success and much happiness in your new role!

  19. Bradford McCormick

    This is great! But maybe you won the lottery. Sometimes people do not appreciate what they've got enough and it slips away. And then they regret what they didn't do to keep what they had. Don't let that happen to you. Cherish the result of your good work, but also your good fortune, each new day, each hour. Don't let it get away because there may not be another. And keep your eyes open for anything that might spoil it, so you can deal with anything that might take it away from you before it's too late.

  20. Kathy Grey

    Scarcity reasoning. You're telling this woman if she loses this opportunity, "there might not be another"? Why might there "not be another"? If she were to lose this opportunity, this powerful, talented woman WILL FIND ANOTHER.

  21. Lorna Rose, J.D., M.S.

    Hey Bradford, read the room. This a professional women’s networking community. We don’t condescendingly warn women for taking chances and pursuing the opportunities they want. There will ALWAYS be another opportunity for any woman who wants one. This is not the appropriate place for you to act like a professional gatekeeper (you can head to LinkedIn or Facebook to hang with that crowd).

  22. Georgina

    Don’t worry Sr, I’m kind of 100% sure it wasn’t luck, I’m prepare to do the job and they chose me because of my skills. Even if I lose this job, I’ll find another even better.

    God bless you. ?

  23. Hilary Oborghayujie

    Sounding so great and interesting. Congratulation on your bold step

  24. Crystal Howell

    Congrats for taking the plunge; ask, and you will receive!

  25. Deborah Sanchez

    Congratulations!

  26. Marcia

    Love the happy news! Congratulations!

  27. Diana Beckham

    That is so awesome! Congratulations

  28. Kathy Grey

    What's to fear? They can't bite you, and if they are rude to you or try to humiliate you, give it right back to them if you have nothing to lose. The worst they can do is say to you, "Not hired. Good luck in the future." Big deal. Employers are not ogres, even if they act like ogres sometimes.

  29. ReachingGoals

    YAY YOU!!!!!

  30. Maggie Stone

    Congratulations. Thank you for sharing your positive story.

  31. Focused721350

    Good Morning,

    Yahoo! Good for you young lady! Very Happy and Proud of you!!!! I wish you the Best! Go get them Tiger.......

    Good Luck and God Bless, Ms T ;)

  32. Marjorie Kalomeris

    Congrats!! Great job on ignoring the fear and going for it anyways!

  33. Melissa Monson

    Get it girl!

  34. Sharon Pate

    Congratulations! This is an excellent example of what can be achieved by going for what you want in spite of fear.

  35. Sabrina Cortes

    So happy for you, especially because you faced your fear and put yourself out there anyway! Can't wait to see what else unfolds for you!

  36. Asante DeJesus

    Congratulations ? you're my new shero ?

  37. Vidya Raja

    Congratulations!!! It's always true that you will get what you're destined for. Wishing you the very best in your new endeavors.

  38. Christy Hedrick

    Congratulations on your win! And kuddos to you for not letting fear get in the way of going for it! If you don't ask, you'll never know the answer!

  39. Lisa

    This is fantastic! Way to go!

  40. Pamela Torres

    You never know what will happen until you take that first step. Congratulations and good luck in the new position.

  41. KellyW43

    Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! Just goes to show, raising your hand can be a great thing!

  42. Ashley DelBello, Transformational Life+Career+ Purpose Coach

    CONGRATS!!!! What a powerful + inspiring story of feeling the fear and doing it anyway! I hope you take some time to really acknowledge yourself for doing that and of course celebrate yourself!!

  43. Anjali Mathai

    Congratulations! Always go for what you want!

  44. Christy Stina

    I always say, “you don’t ask, you don’t get”. Congratulations!

  45. Nora Sist

    Good on you. One fear down… Let go of self-doubt.

  46. Reenarood

    Awesome good for you

  47. Eloisa Jacinto

    Congratulations. Your act of courage is inspiring. Good luck on your new role!

  48. Anna L Kelly

    Congratulations!!!

  49. Rika M Phipps

    Awesome! Congratulations!

  50. Audra Henderson

    Thank you for sharing your story you inspired many to go for their dreams and don’t let fear stop them. Congratulations!

  51. Marlene Bryan

    Congratulations. Because you faced your fear, seeked supportive advice from others to build your courage, and grabbed the opportunity by the horn, you won. Great life lesson to hold onto. Best wishes to your success in your not-so-new role.

  52. Anonymous

    I love this! Congratulations!!! I wish you much success in your new position & beyond.

  53. Maureen Drinkwater

    So happy to read about how you faced your challenge head-on and you achieved your career goal! Congrats! Thanks for sharing and encouraging others.

  54. Liz Milne

    Wonderful news, congratulations :)

  55. Sabine Kamisli

    Congratulations!!!

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