Is it normal to be afraid of a job opportunity and should I take it if offered the job?

Question

So I may have the job but I have to go through a second round of interviews but they are looking to hire the candidate by Monday. And they want the candidate to be able to teach an orientation course in the future.

I'm nervous about teaching because I've never done that before and I am quite shy. I don't know if I can do that but I need the job. So it's like do I swallow my fear and take it if it's offered to me on Friday if they give it to me after the second interview? Or not take it even though I really need the money and job.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Some jobs you can jump right in whether you're afraid or not. Teaching is not one of them. If you have no training or experience, the class, whether children or adults, will instantly know you have no idea of what you're doing, and rip you to shreds.

If it's just a one-time orientation class, such as “here's what you need to know to work at Disney” or whatever, and they train you first, then it could work, especially because a company like Disney (or FedEx, or Google, or Walmart) knows what they're doing when they hire someone to run an orientation.

But if it's just general teaching, then no, don't ever do that without experience first.

jazzy34 · Accepted Answer

You actually answered your own question. "I'm nervous about teaching because I've never done that before and I am quite shy." Of course that's normal. You're human. We all get nervous, especially when we're starting something new. I would be concerned if you *weren't* nervous. Just Googling some calming techniques. You should be fine, though. :)

ohsheeT · Accepted Answer

You have to understand that you are a teacher

When you're learning something when you're doing something who's teaching you you are you have common sense you look at the bigger picture step by step on how to get there and you teach yourself

Take a subject that you already know right and outline on how to get from point A to point B to point c d e f and g

You really can do anything that you want to do it's all in the inside of you already you just have to figure out how to express it

Still-alive · Accepted Answer

im on the side of go for it. maybe the old me would've said no but nowadays i see this as a great opportunity to learn and challenge yourself. so even if it doesn't turn out well (i honestly think you'll be fine) you will still learn a lot about things in general and about yourself skill wise. maybe it turns out that you are really good at this though and is something you enjoy? never know unless you try it out.

So yeah go for it.

Advisor Smith · Accepted Answer

Fear here is completely normal. Every big step in my career felt like this.

A few thoughts from experience:

- Teaching/shyness: Many shy people become excellent teachers. You can learn structure, practice scripts, and start small. Orientation courses are usually repetitive; you’ll improve fast.
- Growth vs. comfort: The roles that scared me most often led to the biggest growth and opportunities.
- Practicality: If you need the job, accept it if offered. You can always reassess later.

If they hire you, say yes, prepare hard, and treat the first few sessions as practice, not perfection.

Karrimurray · Answer

I think it’s completely normal to be afraid of a new job opportunity. Sometimes fear doesn’t mean you’re making the wrong decision; it means you’re stepping into something unfamiliar. I’d look at the actual opportunity, the pay, working conditions, growth, and whether it feels safe and realistic for me. If those things are good, I’d probably take the chance, even if I’m nervous. You don’t always have to feel ready before you start; sometimes confidence comes after you begin.

OneViewpoint · Answer

Oh for crap's sake, get the fuck outside your comfort zone. Grow. Take a risk. Learn something new. Or stop whining about your situation. You need a job. This job will take you to new places to learn new skills. Skills you desperately need. Communicating with other people. Get excited about that instead of wallowing in anxiety and insecurity. And hey, you may fuck up teaching orientation once or twice. So what. Learn, do better next time. That's how you grow.

HawkPerception · Answer

Definitely normal. I'd say I'm on the shy side myself and I'd likely never taking a job with public speaking involved. I'd pass on a teaching job. I have no doubt that you'll do fine and adapt like anyone with tenacity will do. Women especially seem to adapt well to jobs. You'll get used to it faster than you think.

I am a little sad you didn't decide to start a business of your own, but I'm happy if you're happy 😁

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Trust your gut feeling.

Feeling desperate for an income probably isn't worth taking just anything that comes along.

But then: new experiences and challenges may make you ''grow''.

... is it ''normal''? - not sure if you feel 'afraid', or rather 'anticipating'.

TrueConfection · Answer

That fear will turn into confidence. You’ll grow. Take it 👍

sage2021 · Answer

You have a Master's degree. You can do this!! The very best to you always❣️

bowenw · Answer

Go for it and do your best. You will be fine and you with any luck you will overcome your fear.

Billlewis · Answer

All I can tell you is, every time I've had a job, and I tried taking another one, because it paid more, etc, I've been burned, and ended up going back to the place I left from. Every time, but that's just me.

EmmaMary · Answer

You jolly well go for it, you just might surprise yourself what you're actually capable of doing... Who Dares Wins... Wishing you all the luck in the world. 🤞♥️

dudeinohio · Answer

You are likely afraid because it is something new and unknown. I'd be scared too. If its within your area of expertise, I'd go for it.

Kelly6 · Answer

@simslover92 I will say go for it, that fear will stop you from getting experience

AviatorTom · Answer

You know, no one is ever good at something until they do it. Go ahead. Take the job. Learn to be a teacher, a good one.

molonski2 · Answer

For sure take it , you will learn the other stuff as you go , it will not be hard for you to meet that criteria.. go for it !

lightbulb27 · Answer

sure. Get your mojo on, practice in the mirror. Which is better... starve and be homeless, or face your fears and conquor them?

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes thats normal your just nervous that growth. This job must be more money and better benefits right

AngryCarl3 · Answer

There's always the worry that you're stepping out of the frying pan into the fire. But that's why successful people change their jobs frequently.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Swallow your fear and take it. This is a great opportunity.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Take it and accept the challenge. If after some time it does not work start looking around for another oportunity

MrChinaski · Answer

Take it. Everything becomes manageable after you've done it a couple of times; most things become easy. Good luck!

Nikki1989 · Answer

Go for it. Dealing with a challenge can be very rewarding.

MemeSupreme · Answer

thats really normal and valid to feel, but you’d be surprised what you’re capable of tho

Bkay123 · Answer

Grow a pair. If you don’t think you can do it then don’t take it.

xawyx-3 · Answer

I think it's completely normal, especially for shy people.

fish5505_87 · Answer

I say, give it a shot, get out of your comfort zone, who knows, you may learn something about yourself. It's perfectly normal for you to be nervous.

NathanDavis · Answer

just go for it, and get it...

browsingthroughthe · Answer

Hell I'm back on the job hunt myself 😀

Anonymous · Answer

Love did you paid your loan?

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Take it! Run to your fears!

RepleteAura · Answer

It's ok to try new things

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