New job Quote by James S.A. Corey
““There was something liberating and terrifying about the first day on a new job. In any new assignment, Bobbie had always had the unsettling feeling that she was in over her head, that she wouldn’t know how to do any of the things they would ask her to do, that she would dress wrong or say the wrong thing, or that everyone would hate her. But no matter how strong that feeling was, it was overshadowed by the sense that with a new job came the chance to totally recreate herself in whatever image she chose, that—at least for a little while—her options were infinite.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Expanse series, novel “Leviathan Wakes” (2011)
Starting a new job feels both freeing and frightening, mixing fear of failure with the excitement of reinventing oneself.
In simple terms: New work brings fear and freedom to reshape yourself.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the chance to reinvent while managing anxiety.
Themes
career
identity
growth
fear
opportunity
Mood
anxious
excited
hopeful
Type
reflective
motivational
When to use this quote
- first day at work
- career transition
- personal rebranding
- skill development
Key Concepts
self‑concept
risk
possibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance authenticity with adaptability?
- What small steps help you feel competent early on?
A Different Perspective
The fear of being judged can limit bold experimentation.
