Wasn't sure where to post this, as it crosses many forums.

Ask any of my IRL friends -- I stink when it comes to speaking up for myself. Those who only know me here might find that hard to believe , but even when I do so here, I still get the queasy tummy and the intense self-doubt for having done so. I grew up in a loud and violent home and have always been more comfortable with the "go along to get along, keep the peace" thing than with stating my wishes and desires, even when it comes to something as simple as "where do you want to go for dinner?" Even if I have a strong preference, I will defer to the other person.

anyway -- our nightside reporter (works 2-11 pm Sun-Thurs) is leaving. The big boss invited internal applications -- so I put one in.

I had a number of good reasons, including that I am more naturally a night owl and it would fit better with my body clock, that it would keep me busier than I currently am, and that it would free me from being required to live in this itsy-bitsy town (I could move to what passes for "the city" here). Not to mention, it would get me away from my jerkwad officemate.

But now I'm feeling icky and unsure of myself and I could use a little reassurance that I haven't just done something really, really dumb.

Candy