My fiancé (F31) and I (M37) have been talking about a career change for myself for awhile now. Before, I used to work in law enforcement and security, but it was pointed out by a few people that I did not seem happy at all during it. My fiancé said I should get back into something with food. I used to be a cook when I was younger, but was offered another job in food, but as a manager. And I was as happy as I could be. I love cooking and creating. Anyways, I left law enforcement and security, and it became hard to find a job for myself without doing fast food. I just started working for a pizza place as a delivery driver. Which I’ve felt embarrassed about because it seemed like I dropped so far career wise at my age. When I started this position, I was told it would be full time only to be scheduled my first full week of only a little over 10 hours. A little frustrated if I’m being honest, but I contacted the manager and asked about it and she said “you can go to other shops and deliver if you want to make up the hours”. That only pissed me off more because I felt mislead hour wise. I then contacted the CEO of the company basically saying that I can work what I’m scheduled this week, but I won’t be sticking around because I need something more substantial. He asked if I can come and have a cup of coffee with him and so I did. I figured he was going to tell me the same thing the manager did, so I was holding my breath for much. But I LOVE coffee. Lol.
I met up with him the next day for coffee, which ended up being us talking for close to 2 hours. He then stated that he looked at my resume and asked why I only applied for a driver. I explained that I felt it was the easiest position to get into and all of a sudden, he asks if I’d be interested in a position as a traveling GM. I get a significant pay raise, a new vehicle, health benefits, etc. I was excited that he saw the potential in me and he said give him a few days to get a package together and a contract to sign. After thinking about it, I feel a bit that I bullied my way in the position and I keep second guessing myself if I’m right for the position. What should I do, or does it sound a bit like I’m overthinking it. Thoughts?