I cancelled interview. Mistake?

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I was going to post this in the work forum but felt here was more appropriate.

This morning I declined an interview for later today. I currently work part time in a good paying job in a role although overwhelming at times is going ok. The job I was considering was fulltime in a hospital, working in an area I am really interested in. However, I wasn’t sure I could cope in that type of environment and the pay is very low. I ended up avoiding the job altogether, until last night. Whilst analyzing the job, I got overwhelmed and didn’t feel prepared in time. I am now worried I’ve missed out on a good opportunity, and don’t know what I am doing. Am I self destructive? Am I afraid? I just can’t seem to make concrete decisions. I have no ‘gut feeling’.

How much less do you get with the part-time job?

If this full-time job is actually for less money (total) than your part-time job, it makes no sense to pursue the full-time job.

Do you really hate your part-time job that much?

I would earn a bit more with the fulltime job. I am financially ok money wise. I don’t hate my part-time job (teaching) but I would like to do something else. Before, I was fulltime, but I got stressed out and didn’t find it rewarding. With my free time I am currently exploring other areas, such as volunteer work and attending social groups.

I know you don't care for it--but teaching is a most noble profession.

What would you do in the hospital--something of a social-work capacity?

It sounds like you've carved a decent niche for yourself.

I'd stay with the teaching, if I were you.

Hospital role was repairing equipment, something I am really interested in. The interview was to start 1 hour before a class today. Students turned out to be a right pain today which makes me feel even worse now aha.

If you're a member of a craft union, and this is a union job, with job security, I might consider it.

Otherwise, there is the tendency for companies to consider "blue-collar" workers more expendable than those in "white collar" professions such as teaching.

I did something very similar recently, though I'm unemployed so haven't told anyone because of the shame of "choosing" to remain unemployed. Fact is, I have anxiety and depression too and I knew I wouldn't be able to cope. Didn't help that the guy said they wanted someone "without any personal or family issues" (degrading much?). So yeah, sometimes I think it's better to go with your gut and look after yourself.

I can sympathize Anthracite. I think my depression and anxiety played a big role. I keep avoiding lots of things at the moment due to fear. Today has been very stressful, but I've learned some life lessons.

I would go through with the interview next time an opportunity like this arises.
You have nothing to lose from interviewing, even if you decline the job if they give you the offer later.

Being overwhelmed is a common problems for aspies. Honor your own limits. Probably if you didn't have your current job, you could have done the interview.

Remember this isn't the only opportunity you'll ever have. Maybe the time just wasn't right.

You went with your gut feeling, right?
I've done similar things in the past.
And life has been hard,
but I'm currently doing what I want to do.

You still do have a job, plus you can volunteer and attend social events.
If you really want a full-time job making repairs, you'll feel it
and then you'll go after it.
Personally, what I would do is pray about something like this.

Best wishes to you, whatever path you're on.
And I admire you for being a teacher!

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