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Upper-Ebb-8700's journey

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    I recently wrapped up the final stage of my interview process for a finance role, and I'm feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. So far, I've gone through four stages. The first was an initial interview that went well, which led me to the second stage: a practical assessment. They were impressed with my performance and moved me forward quickly. The third stage was a coffee chat with the hiring manager and a senior team member. I received great feedback from the recruiter afterward, who mentioned that the team really liked me and I was about 90% there before the final interview. In the fourth stage, I had a final interview with the Managing Director. It was a 30-minute conversation that felt very natural. We talked about my background, family, interests, and my current role, along with my sales experience and reasons for wanting to join the company. I felt good about how it went, and we even found some common ground during our discussion. After the interview, the recruiter said he would talk to the team, but after a couple of days without news, I decided to follow up. He mentioned he was expecting to speak to someone that day and would keep me updated. When I checked in again on Monday, he told me the team was still discussing things internally but that my interview seemed to go well. Now it's Tuesday, and I'm still waiting for an update. It's been six working days since the final interview, and I'm starting to wonder if this delay is normal and whether an offer is likely based on the positive signs I've received. This opportunity means a lot to me, and the waiting is making me anxious.

    Job title: finance role

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    I recently went through a tough experience at a marketing agency where I was put on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) after receiving months of positive feedback. I had joined the company on a fixed-term contract with no prior marketing experience, but they hired me because they liked my willingness to learn. Initially, I received a lot of praise and even passed my probation period in just one month. However, things took a turn, and I found myself unexpectedly on a PIP, which ultimately led to my departure. Reflecting on my time there, I can't help but wonder if the workplace culture played a significant role in my experience. I tend to be reserved when I first join a new environment, but I can become quite social and confident once I feel comfortable. In my current role in corporate finance, I've noticed a stark contrast. Here, I have a supportive manager and great colleagues, which has helped me thrive despite having no prior experience in the field. During my time at the marketing agency, I faced some challenges, including a colleague calling me 'clueless' for asking questions and a director who had initially been friendly suddenly becoming cold. This left me confused, especially after receiving such positive feedback early on. Now, I'm anxious about future job opportunities and worry that I might find myself in a similar situation again. I wonder if certain industries, particularly marketing, are more prone to these dynamics where personality and social interactions significantly impact one's success. Can being slightly introverted truly disadvantage someone, even if they are professional and capable? Or is it more about the specific company culture and management style? These questions linger in my mind as I navigate my career.

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    I recently reflected on my previous job experience that left me with significant anxiety about future roles. I was working at a marketing agency on a fixed-term contract, despite having no prior marketing background. They hired me because they appreciated my eagerness to learn, but the lack of training made things challenging. Initially, I received positive feedback and passed my probation in just one month, but then I was unexpectedly placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). The environment was tough; a colleague I was supposed to learn from often ignored my requests for help, and another called me 'clueless' for asking basic questions. A director who had been friendly during the interview process suddenly became distant, which added to my confusion. I’m usually reserved when starting a new job, but I try to be friendly and avoid drama, so I struggled to understand if I genuinely underperformed or if it was a result of poor management. This experience has made me hyperaware of how others perceive my work, and I worry about repeating the same mistakes in future roles. Currently, I’m in a corporate development/M&A position, and things are going well. I have a supportive manager and great colleagues, which has been a relief. However, I still carry the anxiety of potentially ending up in a similar situation again. I’m curious if others have faced similar transitions between companies or industries and how they managed their anxiety and perceptions of performance.

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    Today, I reflected on my past experiences with anxiety stemming from a previous job. I once worked at a marketing agency on a fixed-term contract, despite having no background in marketing. They chose me for my enthusiasm and willingness to learn, but I received minimal training and had to navigate most challenges on my own. Initially, I passed my probation with positive feedback, but then I was unexpectedly placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). The situation was confusing; I felt unsupported by colleagues who often ignored my requests for help, and one even called me 'clueless' for asking questions. A director who had been friendly during the interview turned cold, leaving me unsure if I genuinely underperformed or if there were other issues at play. This experience left me anxious about my work performance, making me hyper-aware of my colleagues' perceptions. Now, I’m in a completely different role in corporate development/M&A, where I thrive under a supportive manager and have great colleagues. Yet, I still worry that my next job might mirror my past negative experience. I want to understand how to differentiate between genuine underperformance and being in a poorly managed environment. I’m also curious if these experiences vary by industry or company culture. Has anyone else transitioned between such different environments and found a stark contrast in their experiences?

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