OT:needing a shot in the ego/confidence dept

i am in the midst of a quandry at work--let me briefly fill you in-in case you are interested in offering advice! (which is why i am posting here btw!!!!) last winter, i interviewed and moved to a diff branch of the bank where i work-this move gave me the ability to go full time and get health benefits so that when my dh retires ( i am 14 yrs younger) i am not left out in the cold.ok-but the move is geographically a challenge for me with the current status of hubbys health-and my desire to not have to drive so far in Ohio winter... to move closer; one must post for job openings-well-there have to be openings in the first place! there is a branch which needs help and here is my quandry--due to some technical stuff; they are not offering the job postings yet for what i do now ( teller) tho they ARE offering a posting for team leader(head teller for those of us older). as i am trying to get my "plan" together, i find that i could probly speed things up if i were to apply for a position of some authority and i am not sure that i can do it--actually authority is not the correct word- responsibility is more the word!i have, in past, managed some retail establishments and feel that i did a good job-scheduling,motivation, attention to detail,,etcetc it's a small branch and the number of tellers for whom i would be responsible is small-( i can schedule!) however-the rules of banking are the same no matter how many ppl work there! i have a very good track record at balancing-tho last nite i was 10 cents short-boooo- and i have even helped to stop new account fraud and a forgerer...i am punctual and i dress well enough for the job..i am smarter than the average trained gorilla and certainly trainable--so what is my problem????? the worst that can be said is no--right??????? talk to me........

M, There are some amazing women on this board. I love it here, though I'm only marginally active. I know you'll get just what you need from one or more of them, but in the meantime, I just wanted to jump in and say hello and that I miss you...... Also, say this: WTF??? Girl, you CAN do this......judaspriest woman, you'd be doing them a disservice if you didn't apply for a position like this. Margo, I'm in the process of starting my own agency, albeit slowly, but I'm finally realizing, since WLS, that I am a very powerful, intelligent, strong, capable, diplomatic, KIND, caring, and successful woman. It's time I started filling my own shoes and believing all the things about me that are true. I think a huge part of my "fat suit" was in trying to subjugate myself and not accept or participate in who I really am, which is something pretty kick butt! And, this is exactly who I see you to be as well. Of course you can do this...and do it well I might add. I'm finding it to be pretty empowering to finally grow up (at this old age) and be who and what I REALLY am!!! It's about freakin' time. So, my vote, since you are collecting them........is of course, go for it, and know the entire time I am applauding you for taking the initiative, using your pretty little head, and doing them the favor of telling them just why they need you and how well you can assist them!! You CAN do this and extremely well I might add. I love you Brat, LYLAS

Right Margo I think you should go for it ~ most times the person who holds us back is the one we face in the mirror everyday. I think that you expressed that you are qualified, highly motivated, and ready to go forward in your post. That itself signifies greatness! Let me just say this, when I hire staff for my job... A/R at a multicampus hospital.. the thing that strikes me most about a person is their attitude. I can train anyone how to do the job but I can't train them an attitude. I have let qualified people walk and opted for someone who had the right attitude and willingness to work. You know what? It hasn't failed me yet. I think you should go for it! Write an excellent resume stressing your experience, successes, customer service skills, and training. Also, when interviewing be sure to express the customer account relationships that you helped to form. The assistant manager that helped to rope us has her own branch now. Oh, another key word.... team building or teamwork.. if your going for a lead position and can express your ability to coordinate teams that is so great! Oh, and get really nice paper for the resume. I know it sounds wierd but that's your announcement before they even see you, make it impressive! Good Luck and I wish you great success! You can do it!! Val~

Good Morning Margo, Yes the worst that can be said is NO.... and if it isnt posted yet and they know you are interested you could have a leg up on everyone..... If that is what you want to do.... GO FOR IT!!! It is funny advice comming from me... I just left my management job... too much stress for me .... since surgery, I dont handle stress ... makes me EVERY time I eat.... I left my job, left the stress and feel so much better!!!! Now it is just playing catch up on the bills.... but that can be handled enventually Glad to see you on the boards.. hope all is going better with hubby now... good luck to you, I think about you often Kiwani

You got it all right! You won't know if you don't ask, and the word NO will not be the end of life as you know it. Go for that brass ring, girlfriend! and Good Luck!

I say go for it. Before I had WLS I always put off applying for promotions. I always had one excuse or another, "I need to finish college", "I need more experience", "I don't want to be moved to another shift"...when it all really boiled down to my feeling of inadequacy and being morbidly obese. Now? I apply for everything. If I get turned down I just look at it as gaining experience in the interview process. Interviews can be very scary. It's never a no....just a new learning and growing experience. Good luck Gisela

Hey Margo!! I have known you on this board long enough to know that you are more than capable of handling this. Just put your mind to it, have the confidence when applying for it and let the chips fall where they may. If you don't apply...you can't get the job!! GO FOR IT and keep us posted...GOOD LUCK!!!...Cap'n K-Man

You are who they are looking for! I'll almost bet they'll fall off their chairs trying to call you in. You have the skill set, the experience and the attitude - it just doesn't get any better than that. I think that it is very hard for many of us, women in general, former big women in particular, to give ourselves credit. You need to apply for this position because you are highly qualified. And, as you pointed out, the worst that can happen is a "no, thank you" but the best is that you will get the job and have a shorter commuter, better pay and insurance. Good luck!!! You are in my prayers. Judi