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To be bloody proud of myself!

33 replies

HateSummer · 30/07/2016 12:08

I haven't worked in about 7 years and recently managed to get a job close to my field in the NHS where I know I can work my way up again.

My family are shit and don't care...not even a "good luck" or "well done".., but I'm so proud of myself. I have 3 kids, and managed to negotiate hours that suit me and my family life. I have so many opportunities ahead of me now.

Just finished my first full week and feel great! I never thought I'd be capable of working again or if anyone would hire "someone like me".

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LemonDr1zzle · 30/07/2016 12:10

Wow congratulations! Family-friendly hours are like gold dust, so well done to you Star

Loulou0 · 30/07/2016 12:11

Well done ! Xx

Bowednotbroken · 30/07/2016 12:12

Well done - good for you! Enjoy it

Sarahplane · 30/07/2016 12:12

That's amazing. Well done you. You should be bloody proud.

Finola1step · 30/07/2016 12:14

Well done. You've found the "rare as hen's teeth" job - family friendly hours in a familiar field with prospects. Bloody well done.

Just5minswithDacre · 30/07/2016 12:15

Very well done Smile

AuldYow · 30/07/2016 12:15

Congratulations you would be proud of yourself StarFlowers

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HateSummer · 30/07/2016 12:16

Thank you everyone Grin. I've only been able to share how happy I am with dh, but I think he's getting a bit bored now!

Years at home left me with my confidence shattered but I think it'll hopefully rebuild itself.

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Solymar · 30/07/2016 12:18

Well done Smile

Arkhamasylum · 30/07/2016 12:19

Brilliant! Smile

dowhatnow · 30/07/2016 12:19

Yay- good for you.

TheRealAdaLovelace · 30/07/2016 12:20

really well done, I hope it all goes well for you.

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HateSummer · 30/07/2016 12:22

Thank you all so much! Grin

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Trooperslane · 30/07/2016 12:23

You're a super star! Fuck everyone else, DH, DCs and you are the only ones who matter.

Your confidence will be building up by the minute.

ExtraHotLatteToGo · 30/07/2016 12:25

Congratulations 💐🍸

You did really, really well, not just to get a job after seven years out of the paid workforce, but negotiate good terms as well. Truly well done!

ArmySal · 30/07/2016 12:26

Truly, well done to you Flowers

You should be proud of yourself. We are 👏👏

Globetrotter100 · 30/07/2016 12:28

Huge deal and you know it. I am very happy for you and your family who will also benefit massively, I'm sure. Well done Star

LobsterQuadrille · 30/07/2016 12:30

Very well done indeed - seven years out and to get back in plus feel so positive - you must be very good at what you do!! As for the "someone like you" - you sound an ideal employee.

Groovee · 30/07/2016 12:31

Congratulations

LockedOutOfMN · 30/07/2016 12:33

Congratulations! Celebrate Flowers

MrsWorryWart · 30/07/2016 12:34

Congratulations and good on you! Flowers

LaGattaNera · 30/07/2016 12:45

well done bet you are thrilled!

Zxzx · 30/07/2016 12:48

That's brilliant. You should be proud. 💃🏼💃🏻💃🏼💃🏻💃🏼💃🏻💃🏼💃🏼

YellowShockedFace · 30/07/2016 12:50

"Someone like you" must be great as that's who they chose. Well done Star

ShallNotBeNamed · 30/07/2016 12:52

Well done you!! Star