Starting to Get Nervous

@flapiz (22402)
United Kingdom
July 22, 2019 10:27am CST
My UK employer has finally paid for my visa and I have my appointment for biometrics and embassy appearance scheduled on the 30th of July. I can feel my deployment closing in and somehow amidst the excitement, I have this nervous feeling. Self doubt is starting to get to me. What if I’m not good enough? What if I mess up? What if I get sent home again. It is a life defining decision. I have so much at stake it makes me shake.
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
22 Jul 19
Just relax and you know yourself well, you can do it.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
22 Jul 19
It’s a new country a different set of rules and healthcare setup. It gets me apprehensive.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
@JustBhem UK. Another new chapter for me. I’m 28 still unsettled.
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
23 Jul 19
@flapiz No wonder you are a bit nervous and what country is that?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jul 19
I do hope this goes well for you. It is normal to be a bit anxious about such a big step.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
Thank you Judy. Yeah I feel my heart flutter everytime I think about it.
YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
@kepweng I’ve been to Australia for study and work for 4 years and well a lot of overseas travel around Asia. But well like before I came to Australia I was also very anxious. I did not know what to expect and the culture. Well I know eventually I fell in love with the place and the people. I hope UK will be the same experience.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jul 19
@flapiz I'm sure it will be - and I'm sure you're going with an open mind because of all your previous travel experience. That would be half the battle - to be prepared for things to be a bit different to what you're used to.
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Dominique
@dodo19 (47053)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
22 Jul 19
I think it's normal to feel a little nervous. I'd probably be feeling the same way. Just do the best that you can. I'm sure that things will go really well.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
Yeah I was all excited when it was still far now that it’s dawning near I am starting to have all the “what ifs” rushung. But you’re right I should think positively.
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Dominique
@dodo19 (47053)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
23 Jul 19
@flapiz I think what you're feeling is normal. I'd probably go through the same thing. Thinking positively is probably better.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
@dodo19 I’m worried that I am so much of a worrywart. Nice to hear someone say it’s normal
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Jul 19
Just think of it as a grand adventure. If it doesn't work out, you get sent home. It's not the end of the world. At least you can say you visited the UK! Who knows....things may work out great for you and you love it. Or things may not work out and you hate it. But either way, you gave it a try. At the very least you are trying to make a better life for yourself. Not everyone can say that.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
Hahaha after being home for a year, I really don’t intend to go back home for a really long time.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
@moffittjc Well that is true. Although at this age I feel like failure is not an option. That’s probably why I am super scared.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Jul 19
@flapiz Well, if it doesn't work out in the UK, come to the US. There are plenty of opportunities here!
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Sunrise Fan
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 Jul 19
Congratulations!!!
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
@sunrisefan Tentative date is on the 26th of August.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
Thank you. I’m happy but more scared.
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Sunrise Fan
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 Jul 19
@flapiz So, when are you leaving?
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Merryjoy
@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
2 Aug 19
Just be yourself all the time. You can do it
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
2 Aug 19
Thanks Merry. I do hope I don’t disappoint my employers.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
3 Aug 19
@resukill22 Aw Thanks for the confidence boost!
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Merryjoy
@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
2 Aug 19
@flapiz you always welcome. I believe you
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solxee
@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
23 Jul 19
If you’re getting married, that’s what you call cold feet.
YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
Yeah cold feet with UK. This is the bane of overthinking.
Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Jul 19
Just have presence of mind. Ask those who were through with this how they managed the fear and scare. Also, pray and stay focus.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 19
Thank you Erly that’s a very sound advice. I pray I get kind colleagues.
BirDan
@birjudanak (14319)
• India
2 Aug 19
you are so talented and you have nice experience of working in Australia so i don't think you have to be nervous, what I know about you is that you are so talented and very nice person so i don't think any problem will come so remove your fear and if you still have doubt then remember god as they have solution for all they always help us.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22402)
• United Kingdom
2 Aug 19
Thank you very much for the kind words. It gives me a boost of confidence reading it.
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BirDan
@birjudanak (14319)
• India
3 Aug 19
@flapiz always welcome and i am sure you will get definitely a success.
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