I GOT THE JOB!!!!!

[ChateauneufduTwat]

Just need to share.

Have been job-hunting after a long stint as a SAHM and have found it really difficult and confidence-crushing. In my twenties I felt like I could get an interview for any job I applied for and could walk into any interview and nail it and I pretty much always did tbh. Now in my late 30's I've had lots of rejection emails and have felt like I've had to explain and justify my situation much more and have felt almost embarrassed at my scant CV and lack of recent experience/qualifications. Very possibly projection on my part but still, it's been tough!

Had one not great interview last week which really took a toll on my self-esteem. Had another on Monday which went really well but I was convinced there would be better applicants. They have just phoned and offered me the position 😀.

🍾 and 🍰 for everyone!

(Off to drum into my DD the importance of having her career established before even thinking about having DC!)

Congratulations!

Congratulations and very well done!

Congratulations and very well done OP!!! I understand what you're going through and it can be soul destroying!! I will definitely be one of those people drilling the same into my DD's!!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!
I know this is crazy but where in world are you. I had an interview on Monday and I’m waiting to hear. I’m tearing my hair out.
But even if I didn’t get it and you did congratulations!

Oh congratulations! I'm currently waiting to hear feedback from an interview which I really didn't get good vibes from, so I'm delighted to hear your news! WELL DONE. Enjoy having an income again! Congratulations!!!!

Congratulations! Best of luck in the new role

Congratulations!

Thanks everyone 😊

beacon I'm in W. Yorks? Hope it's not the same one and you are still to hear good news on yours though 🤞.

It's not exactly the career I would've envisioned for myself in my youth but it's one that I've deliberately sought out because I think I'll be good at it plus it's a permanent role in the public sector with lots of scope for progression so hopefully I can prove myself and progress with time.

It also works well around my DC and is in a very convenient location.

Just waiting for references to be checked and then hopefully will get a start date.

Had a little cry before, mostly relief at proving to myself that I'm not a completely decrepit old hag tbh 😐.

Well done I'm in the same position, out of work for a few years due to husband working overseas and having DD to look after. I've been applying for some time now and keep getting rejected.
I never used to have this issue but since being out of work it seems to have made me less likeable.

Haha, phew. Not the same one!
I know what you mean though. In my 20’s there was an element of choice in jobs. Feels more frantic now but I think that’s true for everyone not just me.

Well done OP! This is a huge achievement, so pleased for you. Big congrats xx

Can I just say you are sooooo doing the right thing by returning to work.
I didn't and now my baby is 20 and the years I should have used to retrain myself I didn't. Now I'm stuck. Only jobs available to me are minimum wage.

Brilliant! 😁💖🏅

Congratulations!

Congrats Chateau! I'm just starting to dip my toe in the water of finding work after a couple of years as a sahm, similar feelings of not quite having the same level of confidence as I would have done previously!
Fingers crossed its everything you want it to be 😊

Congratulations OP. This was me last year. Had years out, no recent experience or anything, couldn't even get interviews, decided to just start at the bottom whilst approaching my 40s, got the job and have excelled. Still love it now even though it's much lower than my capabilities, it suits me well.

Congratulations!

I've been the same, was out of my career a decade and countless rejections but I've just passed my probationary period today and am loving being back at work.

It all comes right in the end.

Well done 👍 x

Excellent news 🍸🎉