Is this normal?

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So I interviewed for a new job yesterday. I think it would be a really great opportunity, and the interview went really well. I would be making more than twice what I make now. But every time I think about getting the job, my stomach is in knots. I could not go to sleep last night because I kept thinking about it. I feel so incredibly guilty about the possibility of leaving my current job. It’s not that I dislike my job, for the most part I love it, and I work with awesome people! But the pay sucks. Bad! 
I’m not sure if I’m nervous because the new job would be something different and a lot of new stuff to learn or if it’s a sign that I shouldn’t take it if they do want to hire me. Has anyone else ever felt like this?
I have never felt like this leaving any other job. At those I always felt it was my time to move on, or I knew going in it was only a one-year position. Is this normal? Do people feel like this changing jobs?

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It’s normal you’re just nervous about leaving behind something you’re so comfortable with but that’s life you don’t grow unless you change

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I think you're just nervous about the possibility of it and maybe you feel bad for leaving the people. Its okay though you have to move on. You may feel a bit bad for a while but you will make new friends

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It's normal. I'm kinda iffy about leaving my current job because they are SO understaffed. Like I couldnt call in sick or anything without them telling me how short they are. And get this, I'm a TEACHER. I don't make enough money, though. I just got an interview for another one today. Whenever I interview or start a new job, I feel the same way that you're feeling. But you gotta do what's best for you!

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I found my dream job, submitted my letter of resignation with two weeks' notice, and still felt super guilty. Until you accept a job offer, all you are doing is opening possible doors of opportunity and broadening your horizons. It's really easy to accidentally self-sabotage your chances when you're  really nervous and worried. Focus on being your calm, confident self. Don't forget any steps, like sending a thank you email to the interviewer, and calling/emailing to follow up in a week or so if you don't hear anything back. You got this!

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Super normal! You're anxious/excited/guilty all at the same time.

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Totally normal! Maybe when you talk to your boss about another offer they’ll want to match the pay and keep you around! Id they don’t its just time to let go and move on to better things and to a company that appreciates your value professionally. Remember that in “business” nothing is personal.. it’s business. Your current job is not “a boyfriend” you’re dumping.. you’re paving yourself a career path and sometimes hard decisions need to be made for the sake of progress. Don’t feel bad! Feel great about your accomplishments and most importantly value your work, if you don’t do it yourself is hard to expect everyone else to do it.

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The anxiety of this will bother you until you get hired and get comfortable with your new coworkers. It'll be worth it in the end. Just give it time.

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Thank you, ladies! You are all so sweet and encouraging! My bosses know that I do look for other jobs, so I don’t think they’ll be totally shocked if/when I leave. They know the pay sucks haha, but unfortunately they can’t do anything about it. It would have to be someone in HR at another location.

Is this normal?

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