I got the job!!! I’m crineee!(tears of joy).
Before the interview, I was extremely nervous. Like, pacing-around-the-house, practicing-in-the-mirror kind of nervous. I had built so many scenarios in my head about how the interview would go and somehow convinced myself I would walk out of there overthinking every answer I gave.
But surprisingly, the moment I got there, I relaxed a little. Well after the frustration first. Because tell me why my interview was scheduled for 11am and the managing director didn’t arrive until 3pm? I was honestly tired of sitting in one position for hours just waiting. At some point, I started questioning all my life choices and wondering if it was some sort of endurance test instead of an interview.
But when he finally arrived, everything changed real fast. He seemed genuinely pleased with me. He said he loved the way I spoke and believed I would handle customer care services very well. He also complimented my resume and portfolio, which honestly made me feel so seen because I put real effort into them. And then, almost immediately, he offered me the job. Just like that.
There was nothing like we’ll get back to you.Neither do I have to deal with a waiting period filled with anxiety and false hope. One minute I was answering questions, the next minute he was stretching out his hand for a congratulatory handshake. I really wasn’t expecting that at all.
The company is a really big one too, so I didn’t expect things to happen so easily. I believed in myself, yes, but prolly not to that extent. It’s a little strange how life can give you the very thing you were nervously praying for while you’re still preparing yourself for disappointment.
Anyway, baby girl is basically a corporate girly now and I need to be addressed as such. Lol.
Now, one of the best parts of getting this job is finally getting to wear corporate outfits to work. I used to see all those corporate girlies on TikTok looking polished and important with their blazers, heels, coffee cups, and office routines, and I’d secretly wish that would be me someday.
Well, look at God. Look at life. Look at me now. Lol.
But beyond the excitement, I think this shows me that sometimes the opportunities we are most afraid of walking into are the same ones waiting to change our lives.
Fear will always try to convince you that you’re not ready, qualified enough, or not impressive enough. But all it can take is showing up despite the fear. That version of you that succeeds is simply the version that refused to stay home.
So if you’re nervous about applying for something, attending an interview, starting over, or putting yourself out there, do it anyway. You honestly never know which room is about to open for you.
