Good news is making me sick to my stomach

Take a deep breath.

You can do this.

Will it be hard? Maybe. But the good things in life are hard.

Again, you can do this.

Oh, you can do this! Sure there will be a learning curve, but going to school, managing a fulltime job and raising a family have proven you are up to a challenge!

I think it is better to go in a bit nervous than being overconfident, TBH.

Crossing my fingers that you do get an offer.

It's natural to worry, but I know you. are. ready. for. this.

So try to let the worry go. You've got this!

You've got this! 

Don't be scared! I'm going back to school and thinking of new directions in which to take my career. It does cause me some anxiety, but think of all the opportunities you now have to grow and learn! There may be a few mistakes along the way, but how we solve them is what matters.

Try to think of yourself from the same perspective they are. What makes you the ideal candidate? Why are your skills strong enough for this role? Sell yourself to yourself like you would on an interview

You've got this! New adventures await. The challenge will grow and stretch you, but you've already been growing. Be excited!

You've got my best wishes! (and everyone above)
I've always felt scared starting a new job, too.

This is great news! I hope you get an offer that's even better than you expected. Being nervous and scared is such a normal reaction to changing jobs. You went to school to change careers, you wanted it that bad! You are determined, smart and kind, so I have no doubts you'll slide right into your new career. Expect a few bumps, but remember this was your goal and you obtained it.

We all have to start somewhere, right? You got that degree for a reason. Yes, it'll be a learning curve, but you have a new degree. Obviously, you know how to learn, successfully. It's normal to be nervous, but don't let the anxiety overtake you. Pull all of your tricks out of the bag that you use to calm yourself and your emotional reactions. You've worked hard for this and it's finally going to happen. It's exciting and a very good thing, too.

Once you get there, you will figure it out. Trust me. I am always terrified to strike out at something new, yet underneath my terror and insomnia, I am really excited to do something new. Just breathe through the fear and know the excitement will win out once you get past those first few days. Good luck!

You know what, everyone feels that way at times. We all think we are not as good as people think we are or we are not as good or smart as others.

Well, you ARE. You earned that degree. Now you can get out there and use it.

I really, really hope you got the job!

I am sort of in your position.  I returned to school to update my skills and get a career after staying home to raise kids (had a bachelors from 30 years ago that needed refreshing).  I'm also losing my vision (mostly blind at this point with a Seeing Eye Dog) to a retina disease.  I finished my Occupational Therapy Degree after two grueling years of school and passed my boards much to the dismay of the director of the program who told me I had no business in her program.  To say it hasn't been an easy journey is an understatement.  I've been working PRN off and on for the past month, and the first few days I was scared shitless.  I have been working on and off for a month or two now and it turns out I might be okay doing this and maybe even pretty darn good at it (too soon to tell).  Do I still have a ton to learn...yep...will it make my head spin some days...yep...will i still come up against the resistance with my visual impairment and my dog...yep...but you know what, just go out there and do the absolute best that you can every day and you will amaze yourself!   The first couple of months are a kind of fake it until you make it scenario but you can do it!!  You studied hard, earned the degree, now go out and use it!

Sandy