Help with job decisions

[Shelly F - Ohio]

First off I am suppose to start a new part time job tomorrow as an Acct. Receiveable clerk. I currently have a part time job at an IT firm as an Administrative Assistant.
I am "really" worried about starting this new job. I only have a small amt of experience in the A/R field and I am not sure I have the skills they think I have.
They both pay the same, both are part time, but one is 30 miles from home and the new one is 8 miles from home. The 30 miles away is the IT firm and me and my hubby carpool since he works 3 blocks from me.
I have been stewing over this and ever since they offered the job to me I have been having some strange dreams. Which I think are caused by the stress of the situation.

UGH what to do what to do!

 

[Hillbeans]

Were you looking for new employment and found this AR job or do you work for a hiring/temp company?

I think you'll do fine with Administrative Asst. background in an A/R clerical role. In my last position I suprvised 5 payroll clerks and for entry level work you will probably know the basics if you have been an assistant for awhile. I think being an Administrative Assistant prepares you for all sorts of jobs, since you need to be organized, a team player, and multi-task. Good luck!

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

I was looking for another job when I found this one. Right now the days I work at the IT firm are the days I am off at the new job so for now I work at both jobs and if the AR does not work out I will still have my old job.
I just hate this anxiety.

 

[BeachGirlFLA]

You'll be fine...just be confident.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Well the anxiety began to build up to almost a panic attack so that was a sure sign this position is not going to be a good one. So I am declining the job offer.
Thanks to those of you who offered support to me

 

[luvsJack]

Oh, I hate that you are declining the job.

I went from Administrative Assistant to Accounts Receivable Clerk and it really isn't a big jump. Most of the skills I used in one position have helped me in the other.

 

[VAN]

If they didn't think you could do the job, they wouldn't have hired you.

I have been working for over 36 years and can remember times where I switched jobs within the same company, just at a different campus, and was extremely anxious and nervous. In one case, I was driving to the job on the first day and had to pull off the road because I was so nervous!!! And I even knew the guy who hired me prior to the job offer and knew a few others in the office as well.

Everyone gets anxious and nervous.

In an interview early in my career, the person told me that I wouldn't be sitting talking to him if I wasn't qualified to do the job. Remember, if they think you have the skills to do the job -- well, then you do!!!

Also agree with others that going from an Admin position to Accounting is a fairly easy transition.

Don't let your fear of the unknown hold you back!!! Be brave!!!