There are times when my husband can still shock me.
I was reading the memoir/manifesto of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead. In one of the chapters about why women try less often for management jobs than their male counterparts, she revealed this fascinating statistic about my husband’s own company:
Internal research by Hewlett-Packard found that women only apply for jobs for which they feel they are a 100% match; men do so even when they meet no more than 60% of the requirements.
I couldn’t believe it and shared that stat with Roger adding on, “Why would anyone apply for a job that they were only 60% qualified for?”
And Roger said, “Oh I’ve done that. I’m guessing some of the jobs I’ve applied for I was probably 40% qualified for.”
I couldn’t believe it. My husband is one of the smartest, most capable men I know. So what was he doing going around applying for jobs that he was completely unqualified for?
He continued. “Yeah, I figure, if it’s something I’m interested in, I can figure it out as I go along. I can do the research – and where better to learn than on the job.” And the crazy thing is? Nine times out of ten? He’s gotten the job.
And it made me think – how many times have I not gone for something I really wanted, simply because I was worried about someone calling me out – telling me I’m a fraud – unqualified – a poser. Why haven’t I gone with my husband’s plan – realizing I have gifts and can learn what I need to learn as I go. Whether it’s a new job, being a mom, volunteering or anything I really want to do but is outside my zone.
What would you do if you didn’t worry about other people’s reactions? What would you want to try, learn, do if you weren’t afraid?
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Kathi, this is such a great reminder. I think we should start a 40% Brave club (and it would make such a great t-shirt 🙂 This concept reminds me of that scene where Indiana Jones takes the walk of faith. If we step out, God meets us where we are. Love this!
This is very applicable to me right now. I will be starting my job search since I’ve completed the externship for my school. This reminds me to apply for a job even if I don’t have 100% of what the job description is looking for.
Kathi, You got me! I am seeking to expand my ministry. I am afraid because I do not know how to ask with confidence. I do not want to be misunderstood as being self promoting so I don’t ask at all. Jesus is opening doors and I am finding it hard to have the courage to walk through them. He has been speaking to me and with these last words, through you, I am going to be brave knowing, “I will learn as I go along” (thank you, Roger).
I needed to hear this right now and I need to remember it for life. Thank you for sharing!
This made me think of my battle with my weight … I want to be healthy, but I keep holding myself back … until I have all my menu plans perfect, know exactly what I’m doing at the gym or even have the kitchen stocked, I tell myself I can’t do it … I have to be 100% ready to go, which once htype out is just ridiculous … thanks for the conviction and motivation Kathi …
It is crazy how you are speaking just for me. I am looking for a job after being a stay at home mom for eight years, and I really feel less than qualified for 90% of the jobs I see out there. You have given me the courage to apply for a few jobs that sound exciting but that I thought I couldn’t possibly get. Thanks for the word of encouragement.