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Why Am I Afraid of Elevating My Job Title: Feeling a Bit Rusty
I am exploring the fears I face as I continue my job search in a field I have worked in for the last 20 years. In the original post, I identified three fears that grip me and have influenced my job search over the past few years. Some of the fears are decades-long, while others are more recent fears. But all of them have influenced my career development.
As I jump back into the search, after taking some time away from that field, I want to confront these fears head-on so I can move on — and move ahead.
One of my fears involved the changes to the field I used to work in and how I could stay relevant after so many years away.
To be honest, I feel a little rusty. And I’m confident I need to work on this before I get any job back in this field.
A 90-Degree Turn
Since 2018, when I last worked in higher education, the world has changed. Not only for higher education but for everyone. As I shared in the original post:
My last two jobs since working in higher education have been in a new industry. To be honest, I feel a little rusty. I’m certain that it would be like riding a bike were I hired in a new college office, I have wondered lately what I know about college students nowadays. Especially since this…
