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Another path ....... and it goes on

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chopc · 13/05/2023 11:31

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HostaCentral · 04/09/2026 17:29

chopc · 09/04/2026 17:57

How is everyone doing? This bit of news will only be meaningful for some of you whose DC are into performing arts. If we thought getting into Oxbridge was competitive, the odds were good compared to performing arts. My DD was very very fortunate and over the moon to have received an offer from GSA - over 2000 applicants for 24 places.

I haven't been on for a long time, so belated congratulations, and if you need any insight to the Guildford area, I am a local, so drop me a message. DD spent a long time at all the Saturday drama and singing classes at GSA when she was younger and loved it. Assume a September start, so very soon.

HostaCentral · 04/09/2026 17:37

My news isn't great. I can't find where we were up to with DD news, but she was working in retail, still only part time unfortunately, and applying for jobs in Heritage and Publishing, without success. Happy in her retail job, great group of people, but not enough either in terms of hours or pay scale. Although having said that, all the Heritage and Publishing jobs were pretty much minimum wage. Hey ho.

She competed in a National Junior Comp for her sport, and was looking forward to Summer travels, when it all went wrong.

I don't want to be too specific, but suffice to say she acquired a traumatic injury, and is only just now coming to terms with a slightly different life. She is fine, she is mobile, but has a lot of deficits. She continues to work, and work have been brilliant and accomodating. The NHS was and continues to be dreadful, that's a whole other post.

So, just to say, you never know where life will take you...... All the plans in the world can change in an instant. Its a bit shit, but could have been way worse.

chopc · 04/09/2026 22:20

@HostaCentralI can’t recall your original name so cannot place your DD . However, I am SO sorry to hear this news! I am pleased your DD has retained some mobility and work has been accommodating. I hope with time and rehabilitation, she will regain more function.

I am sorry to hear the NHS has been dreadful. You may remember I am a doctor, so may be able to help with resources or point you in directions you may not have previously thought of, so please feel
free to DM me.

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chopc · 04/09/2026 22:20

@HostaCentralthank you for the best wishes and offer of help xxx

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Maggiethecat · 05/09/2026 07:43

HostaCentral · 04/09/2026 17:37

My news isn't great. I can't find where we were up to with DD news, but she was working in retail, still only part time unfortunately, and applying for jobs in Heritage and Publishing, without success. Happy in her retail job, great group of people, but not enough either in terms of hours or pay scale. Although having said that, all the Heritage and Publishing jobs were pretty much minimum wage. Hey ho.

She competed in a National Junior Comp for her sport, and was looking forward to Summer travels, when it all went wrong.

I don't want to be too specific, but suffice to say she acquired a traumatic injury, and is only just now coming to terms with a slightly different life. She is fine, she is mobile, but has a lot of deficits. She continues to work, and work have been brilliant and accomodating. The NHS was and continues to be dreadful, that's a whole other post.

So, just to say, you never know where life will take you...... All the plans in the world can change in an instant. Its a bit shit, but could have been way worse.

So sorry to hear about your DD @HostaCentral
Wishing you and her all the best during this difficult time.

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