How far should one reach?

Tink · 03-16-2007, 05:23 PM

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?

Marilyn · 03-16-2007, 05:28 PM

What do you have to lose??

AngieDoogles · 03-16-2007, 05:53 PM

I'd say go for it Tink. You'll never know unless you try. And I'm sure they would be SO lucky to have you!!

Tink · 03-16-2007, 06:05 PM

Dignity? Self respect?

Oh Marilyn, I know you're right, and normally I'm willing to just jump into things, but this time I am shy and a bit anxious about even hinting that I might consider myself capable of the job. It involves skill as well as experience, so I guess I'm afraid I'll come across like one of those people on the season opener of American Idol.

I'm so worked up over trying out for this job that I dont even want to say what it is... I'll let you know if I get up the nerve to go for it and get it.

DianaB · 03-16-2007, 08:30 PM

Rah, Rah, Rah!!!!

Go for it Tink!!!

You can do it!!!

Rah, Rah, Rah!!!!

Tink · 03-16-2007, 08:38 PM

Thanks Diana, you're a real love.

I love being able to come here to post about my life. I always go away feeling stronger and more secure.

You're one special lady.

Mandy · 03-17-2007, 01:47 AM

Go for it Tink, you can do it! They could only WISH to have you with them!!

DianaB · 03-17-2007, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tink

Thanks Diana, you're a real love.

I love being able to come here to post about my life. I always go away feeling stronger and more secure.

You're one special lady.

Awww....Thanks Tink

I know from reading about your last job that you have the ability to do whatever you set your mind to. You have a good work ethic and I think that any employer would be happy to have you work for them. The challenge is to believe in yourself and go for it!!!!

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

Lissa · 03-19-2007, 06:50 AM

Go for it, then you won't have any regrets cause you let the opportunity pass you by

03-16-2007, 05:23 PM	#1
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	How far should one reach? 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? __________________ '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'

03-16-2007, 05:28 PM	#2
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	What do you have to lose?? __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

03-16-2007, 05:53 PM	#3
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	I'd say go for it Tink. You'll never know unless you try. And I'm sure they would be SO lucky to have you!! __________________ "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

03-16-2007, 06:05 PM	#4
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Dignity? Self respect? Oh Marilyn, I know you're right, and normally I'm willing to just jump into things, but this time I am shy and a bit anxious about even hinting that I might consider myself capable of the job. It involves skill as well as experience, so I guess I'm afraid I'll come across like one of those people on the season opener of American Idol. I'm so worked up over trying out for this job that I dont even want to say what it is... I'll let you know if I get up the nerve to go for it and get it. __________________ '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'

03-16-2007, 08:30 PM	#5
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Rah, Rah, Rah!!!! Go for it Tink!!! You can do it!!! Rah, Rah, Rah!!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

03-16-2007, 08:38 PM	#6
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Thanks Diana, you're a real love. I love being able to come here to post about my life. I always go away feeling stronger and more secure. You're one special lady. __________________ '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'

03-17-2007, 01:47 AM	#7
Mandy Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares! Posts: 4,587	Go for it Tink, you can do it! They could only WISH to have you with them!! __________________ Many people will walk in and out your life, but only true friends leave footprints!

03-19-2007, 05:16 AM	#10
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	#11
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	#12
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	#14
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

03-19-2007, 06:50 AM	#15
Lissa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South and Central Texas Posts: 337	Go for it, then you won't have any regrets cause you let the opportunity pass you by __________________ Marilyn's Disappearing Daughter!! Cake or Death, Melissa "Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." Heb 10:35-36

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