#18273 M 34 3 years old kid. I have 12 years of experience in IT as a non technical role (support and Business Analyst). God has been really kind to me that I survived 12 years without actually working that much. Hardly 2 to 3 hrs on an average per day. Also the roles i have worked in I hardly used any expertise and not a an support expert or a seasoned Business Analyst too. I don't know to even create a PPT or make simple excel work too like pivot. Now I have got a big 4 offer too and I have reached 36 lpa. I cleared the interviews by preparing for interviews. Now I have got a role of a technical operations manager. Frankly speaking I have got zero idea about it. It's a Service now techical role. I have zero hands on experience on it and just 10 percent of user experience. I cleared interviews by god's grace and I am thankful to God. I have a family to run as well i don't know will i survive this role or what's my future ahead. I just think god has been kind and has supported me till today. Definitely my parents prayers for me too must have helped. I don't know what lies ahead. Feeling really anxious. People feel happy after getting new offer but here I am shivering. Pls genuine advises? Or thoughts?
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First, congratulations. Getting to a ₹36 LPA offer after 12 years in the industry means you have clearly developed skills that are valuable, even if you don't feel technically strong right now. But I would also take your anxiety seriously. Don't rely on "I cleared the interview, so I'll figure everything out somehow." A technical operations manager role can have significant responsibility, and pretending to know something you don't can eventually create problems for you and your team. The good news is that you don't need to become a ServiceNow expert overnight. Before joining, identify exactly what the role expects, ServiceNow modules, incident/change/problem management, ITIL processes, reporting, stakeholder management, team leadership, SLAs, etc. Then spend the next few weeks learning the fundamentals systematically. Once you join, find a strong technical person on the team who can help you understand the existing environment and processes. Also, improve the basic skills you've avoided for years, Excel, PowerPoint, documentation, communication and structured problem solving. These may actually matter more for an operations manager than being the person who writes the deepest technical code. Most importantly, don't let imposter syndrome convince you that you have nothing to offer. At the same time, don't let past luck become an excuse to remain unprepared. This opportunity can be the point where you deliberately build the skills you previously got away without developing. You have already cleared the interview. Now stop thinking about whether you "deserve" ₹36 LPA and start preparing to become the person who can justify it. Take it seriously, learn aggressively, ask questions, document everything and don't be afraid to say, I don't know yet, but I'll find out. Your 3 year old and family are reasons to build stability, not reasons to stay frozen by fear. You've got an opportunity. Use the anxiety as motivation to prepare, not as a prediction that you will fail.
Don’t let anxiety make you reject a great opportunity. You’ve already reached this level—now focus on learning, ask questions, and use the first 3–6 months to build the skills you lack. Nobody knows everything on day one. Take it step by step; you’ve got this. 🙌
Sorry to say this God (if exist) is cruel.. you should ask how I can improve my technical skill on service now, any certification, any online classes etc. one thing for sure ppl like this will survive and go up the ladder. Rather being anxious, put some effort. Good luck bro.
It's about luck, I have seen guys like this , they are very lucky to survive, and even decisions made by them becomes correct, so companies never bother.
U r heading for trouble ...
Good luck bro. Please refer me as well
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🤣brother is suffering from success. Don't be greedy .
Too much comfort makes a person weak. Either you take this opportunity, deliver and gain the confidence. Or be ready for someone rewriting your work where they would not even need you and then you repent on your lost opportunity.
Don't worry God will help you in the future as well 😂
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You have been very lucky to get success at every step in your life...
IT industry is so cruel and brutal against people who are lack of skills eventhough having good communication...I advise to think twice before thinking..They pay you..so they expect you to perform on 1st day itself..
It's fake story
If you would have genuinely worked earlier this panic attack wouldn't have come...now God has been really kind to make you work for the hard earned money you will be earning ...All the best for your new role and don't panic ..it's an opportunity for you to learn new things
Upgrade your skills slowly through Udemy online courses . And be prepared for future . There are many courses in that AI Advance excel Search for your profession related course too. If any doubt have a 1 to 1 frank chat with your manager ask him her what course would be better for you with respect to your current role in the company , do tell him her about Udemy websites. And congrats for making it with a big pay job girl. Enjoy life career life's journey. Don't take tension.
36 lpa after 12 years? Buddy that isn't even a flex. Get a life
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