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I know it’s Election Day/night but....I’ve got a job!

39 replies

DuckWillow · 12/12/2019 20:19

It’s been five years since I was in work as I’ve been supporting DS who is autistic.

Today I had my frost job interview in five years and I got it Grin

It’s not high powered or anything but I’m going to be a teaching assistant in a special school for 30 hours a week.

It’s what I know to be honest. I am also a qualified nurse and midwife but not sure I have the energy to do a Return to Practice course ,

Spent the morning in a class of children who were taking part in an animal care class. We had out guinea pigs, rabbits and stick insects and the children loved it.Had a great chat with some of them and one little girl was then keen to show me some of her other work. I LOVED it.

At the end of the morning the head teacher offered me a job and I start in January.

Going to be earning my own money again and I can’t wait.

So...I know it’s election and all that but I am SO happy.

OP posts:
ChristmasSpirtsOnTheRocksPleas · 12/12/2019 20:20

That’s amazing! So pleased for you. Well done Star

whiskyremorse · 12/12/2019 20:20

Well done, sounds perfect!

Original poster
DuckWillow · 12/12/2019 20:20

“frost” wtf? I meant FIRST job interview of course. 😁

OP posts:
hpsolacee · 12/12/2019 20:21

Congrats, prosper and live well Smile

BeverlyGoldbergsHairAndJumpers · 12/12/2019 20:21

SmileSmileSmile

Backofthebunty · 12/12/2019 20:24

That is lovely news xxxxi am sure you will be perfect xx

AnneLovesGilbert · 12/12/2019 20:25

That’s wonderful. They’re lucky to have you Smile

KatyaK · 12/12/2019 20:26

You sound like a perfect fit for the role! Congratulations Star

BerryPieandCustard · 12/12/2019 20:26

What a brilliant start to the new year for you! Well done and good luck

AShaveAndAHarecutHalfPrice · 12/12/2019 20:26

Very well done. You say “it’s not high powered”, but instead I think it is one of the most worthwhile jobs in society.

Redcherries · 12/12/2019 20:26

Well done, it’s lovely to read some uplifting news. Best of luck in Jan!

IM0GEN · 12/12/2019 20:27

Well done. Term time jobs in schools are in great demand, you must have been very impressive, on paper and in real life.

Littleroundsponge · 12/12/2019 20:30

Congratulations Grin Well done Star

Tomorrowisanewday · 12/12/2019 20:30

That's such a lovely post amongst all the disingenuous nonsense of today's politics. Good luck, make it your own Smile

MoobaaMoobaa · 12/12/2019 20:30

congratulations DuckWillow! that's excellent news. New year new start Smile

inchoccyheaven · 12/12/2019 20:33

That's wonderful news. Well done, you should be proud. Hope you enjoy it.

ForalltheSaints · 12/12/2019 20:36

Congratulations and I hope the jobs turns out to be as rewarding as you hope.

thelikelylass · 12/12/2019 20:36

I am so happy to read that for you, congratulations and what a great start to your new year.
It also sounds like you had a wonderful morning and you have all those skills to offer.
They're lucky to have you!

CoolCarrie · 12/12/2019 20:38

Well done, that is great , lovely Christmas present for you and your family.

Piixxiiee · 12/12/2019 20:40

Snap! I got a job, first interview in years too, sen too!😁 congratulations! X

myidentitymycrisis · 12/12/2019 20:41

Congratulations, that is lovely news.
I got my first job after 15 years in a special school after being at home with my DS.
I'm sure you will be great.

Cuddling57 · 12/12/2019 20:41

Yay! Go you GrinGrinGrinWineCake

KnightandDay · 12/12/2019 20:41

Congratulations, that's fantastic! Sounds like a wonderful day for all😊

myidentitymycrisis · 12/12/2019 20:41

meant at home for 15 years!

MrsIronfoundersson · 12/12/2019 20:42

Fabulous! Well done and enjoy it!