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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
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Completely agree with the above. You have nothing to lose. Please ask for this position. Too few people, particularly women, are assertive enough when it comes to moving up in their careers. Even if they tell you outright that they don't think you're ready for it, they will appreciate your wanting to take on more responsibilities, and will keep this in mind for the future. Trust me - I've been on both sides of this situation.
Like the pp said, you don't get anything if you don't ask for it. If you keep your mouth shut, people might just think you're fine staying where you are now and forever. Saying you're qualified for something better can feel scary, often because as women, we're conditioned to stay humble. But you can be a humble person and also believe in yourself. Those two things aren't mutually exclusive.
So don't worry - you aren't going to come across as a jerk or put your foot in your mouth by asking for more responsibilities. Just go for it. You'll be fine. Good luck!
I would probably mention to the administrator how much you've enjoyed working there and how much you've already learned, and how you'd really like to take it to the next level by taking on more responsibility. I would also ask for her feedback and see what she thinks about you applying, to try to get her behind you and feel like she is involved in the decision. I would say another thing you can do, if she offers any type of resistance is to make sure you ask questions- if she doesn't think you are ready, ask her why not. If she isn't supportive same thing- and make sure if she has concerns you are able to talk her through why they won't be a problem (IE she is afraid of finding someone to replace you-(if that is even necessary because it sounds like it is just taking on more on top of what you already have)
Anyway definitely make sure you ask because even if they don't say yes now, at least they will know you are serious about your career and moving up!