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The Crepe Escape

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herbaceous · 24/06/2016 12:13

New thread!

Title can refer either to our upcoming holidays, or our upcoming fleeing from the Bojo-led charabanc of doom.

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herbaceous · 07/07/2016 08:36

In reception of school. Three other victims. Well nervous!

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motherinferior · 07/07/2016 08:37

Hattie, agree about subject.

My little sister is 50 todayShock.

I have rewritten the first 18,700 words of my novel, quite radically, but must now turn to paid work.

magimedi · 07/07/2016 08:46

Good Luck, Herbs!

BTM - In the home my mum ended up in (for dementia sufferers) fights between the patients were not rare. The staff just dealt with it, somwwhat as you would deal with a couple of toddlers.

MrsSchadenfreude · 07/07/2016 08:55

Good luck Herbs!

Hope all OK, Stropps.

Must go to work...

bigTillyMint · 07/07/2016 08:57

Lalsy, it's likely to be Economics BA/Social Policy (poss with Eco/Sociology) - which aren't a million miles apart. What do you think?

Herbs, keep focusedWink

MM, it made us laugh a lot - those situations are my bread and butter!

BeachysSandyFlipFlops · 07/07/2016 09:31

Knock 'em dead, Herbs!

Don't knock 'em out, BTM's dmum.

Hope all well Stropps.

I am slowly working through my list of jobs, but will feel 'off' next week. Builders upstairs doing things to dd1's room so ds can move in. Well, that'll teach her to bugger off to the jungle Grin

Lalsy · 07/07/2016 09:31

BTM, mmm. Dunno. I can see that could be tricky with economics vs social policy - they aren't a million miles apart but are different disciplines, so would she look less keen/engaged on a general economics course than people whose PS is mainly about economics - or even that she was confused as the unis don't see what else you are applying for? Whereas if it was all tweaks on social and political science theme, then I think the unis would know they all do it slightly differently? Those are the things we were told to think about with dd (very different field though).

bigTillyMint · 07/07/2016 09:34

OK Lalsy, that's worth thinking about. I guess it will depend on what she actually applies for - she will need to firm that up over the summer/start of next term I guess.

herbaceous · 07/07/2016 10:54

Hmm. Not sure I'm going to get this job. Five other candidates, at least two of which are doing exactly the same job elsewhere.

We have to do a 'data task' next, which I fear may do for me. Sounds like something those n the know will be able to do, while I won't have the faintest idea.

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Lalsy · 07/07/2016 12:02

BTM, yes. The other thing is that the final deadline (for non Ox/Cambs/med etc) is mid Jan AFAIR. So schools may reasonably want form by say mid Nov (but perhaps later if agreed). So that gives a bit of time to chew down on A2/AS differences (in old money), or just being a bit older/perhaps down to three subjects for linear courses? That autumn terms packs a punch, I have noticed.

Blimey, Herbs! Good luck!

bigTillyMint · 07/07/2016 12:58

Yes Lalsy, DD's school want PS done by start of Dec IIRC. Now dreading the Autumn term!

Herbs, just try your bestSmile

motherinferior · 07/07/2016 13:05

I am having an argument on another thread about pets. I fear I am coming across as hard hearted...I do love our cats but they are cats.

Rosebag · 07/07/2016 14:09

How on earth does a data test whatever the feck that is, help to find out who will be good with children...herbs don't lose heart. Go for it. Be confident. Crepeys believe in you.

hatty it's hard to concentrate on how well the DC have done when the results are skewed the wrong way, isn't it. Remember my DS and the music debacle? Keep positive and remember how well she's done. try to celebrate it. And I agree with cremo... It's not over until clearing happens...and she may well not even need it. Flowers

tilly so sorry about DM. But it's not usual behaviour and the staff will take it all in their stride. Confusion is such a terrible thing. Flowers

molly my sentiments exactly. I hate tokenism and am fighting this...I just don't want to be accused of homophobia just because my play isn't about LGBT....even though I do teach very diverse classes ...what to do?

Mi I felt very different about our cats once I'd had children of my own. They were suddenly far lower I. The pecking order at home. I now have no pets owing to allergy, but also its so much earlier when we go away not to have to bother about them. And I'll never quite get over having to pick up after a fox did for our beautiful rabbit...I don't want to feel like that again. Sad

I have been and pitched at the school. Quite emotional as its my alma mater and the DS''s school. They had the nerve to try to get a cheaper price after I'd pared it down to such a minimum...but I'm sticking with my resolution. I do not, repeat not work for nothing any more. However, the play project aside I seem to be in the running for some other work from the school....in their new health hub drop-in for students, so worth the visit
although I quoted my charidee rate for that Hmm

herbaceous · 07/07/2016 14:11

Bollocks to the lot of it. After all six candidates taught a class, then did the mysterious 'data task', we were shortlisted. Those on the shortlist would go on to create a presentation and do the interview. The rest would go home. I was sent home. Nicely.

Beginning to fear I'll never get a job in a school, as I haven't had any experience of the precise ins and outs of exactly how they manage their fucking data. Or whatever minutiae is held against me at the next place. If I can't get a job at a school where I've volunteered, and where I know the deputy head, I might as well give up. But I can't carry on working for nothing in the FE sector.

And I don't think I was ever very good at writing/editing anyway so won't be able to go back to that and will have to work in Lidl, which pays better than FE.

And I've lost my dad and I'm losing my mum and my brother is mad and my son is blind in one eye and I've got no money and never will have and will die in penury and waaaaaaahhhh....

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Rosebag · 07/07/2016 14:12

Better, not earlier...

Rosebag · 07/07/2016 14:13

Oh my love herbs. They are such wankers. But don't give up. Don't. Y'hear. Time for our north London meet up. Will Pm you. Xxxxxx

BeachysSandyFlipFlops · 07/07/2016 14:34

FlowersFlowersWineWine for Herbs.....Sad

Lalsy · 07/07/2016 14:39

They do actually want the moon on a stick, Herbs......CakeWine for you. Rant as much as you like!

MontserratCaballe · 07/07/2016 14:46

So sorry Herbs. Sending Wine, Flowers and much strength XXXXX

motherinferior · 07/07/2016 14:47

Herbs, you are good at writing and editing. I know this because I have commissioned you. But I know that feeling very, very well. I am rather fighting it at the moment...

Cremolafoam · 07/07/2016 14:50

Oh Herbs what an effing circus.
And what clowns to send you home.
Look, i understand the rant. Id be the same. dont give up Herbs.Wine
Re this data bullshit, can you think of anyone who can demystify it for you/ give ypu a wee workshop.
??
Lots of love, and cake with railwaysCake

herbaceous · 07/07/2016 16:01

Have self-medicated with a Magnum double caramel. Which, I note, is 100 fewer calories than a sainsburys gluten-free roll. But has 100x as much joy.

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hattymattie · 07/07/2016 16:02

Herbs Angry - was just checkin in for you. Remember, the crepies love you.xx

Thanks for all the wise words in DD2 she will just have to be patient which is the same for all the UK students. Off to a graduation meal in Versailles this evening which should be nice in spite of everything.

Blackduck · 07/07/2016 16:19

Herbs {{ }}

Collymollypuff · 07/07/2016 16:38

Fuck 'em, Herbs, they were not good enough for you. Angry Flowers Well done on the Magnum.