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Begin again Quote by Emily Mortimer

“Every time you start a new job, you're starting from the beginning again and it's terrifying. And you feel like you're going to be fired and told to go home and never to darken the doors of these people ever again.” quote by Emily Mortimer
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“Every time you start a new job, you're starting from the beginning again and it's terrifying. And you feel like you're going to be fired and told to go home and never to darken the doors of these people ever again.”

Emily Mortimer

About This Quote

Source Film: The Newsroom, 2012

Starting a new job feels like a fresh, frightening reset, fearing failure and rejection.

In simple terms: New jobs feel scary and like a fresh start.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty, focus on learning.

Themes

career fear new beginnings

Mood

anxious determined

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • first day at work
  • job interview
  • career transition
  • team integration

Key Concepts

psychology risk growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you control in a new role?
  • How does fear motivate preparation?
A Different Perspective

Confidence builds over time, not instantly.

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