Got my start date it's Monday coming :)

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I recently got a job as a support worker for adults with disabilities. I was shocked to even get shortlisted for an interview after being at home for a long time then got to 2nd stage. Then they interviewed for a full week and rang to say I got the job.

Anyway my CRB has cleared, references are in and I start on Monday. It's 9 to 5 first week of induction then shifts.

I'm excited and nervous. Have also just got a car and haven't driven much for almost 11 years So I'm certainly going for it aren't I?

I've had a mixed bag of comments. Most positive. Some like my mam saying it may be too much? Well yes it may but I won't know until I try?

Dp works permanent nightshift so it will be hard. But the extra income and boost to my self esteem will be worth it, I hope? Dss are teenagers so pretty independent.

I'm a qualified hairdresser (colour and cutting mainly) and do have some clients but am sure I can fit them in too?

Congratulations. It will be hard yes but as you say the extra imcome and self esteem will make it all worth while and you have a proper career. In this day and age it is so hard to get an interview, never mind an actual job so well done! Feel proud of yourself and look forward to this chapter in your life.
I have given a job offter yesterday for my dream job also, and I still can't believe it. I am so happy yet so scared and nervous. I have no idea how I will handle it but its good to know I am not alone in feeling like this. I suppose everyone feels like that when they go into a new job.
Heres to the future

Oh that's great news for you honeysmummy1.

I drove alone today for the first time in years. It was really early this morning, before 8, and nice and quiet. I only drove a couple of miles and back to the town where I'll be working. I did reversing round a corner. Plus have been out with dp driving in town after 9 so busy then. Did reverse parking as would rather get used to doing that. I also drove to my new job and parked up there

I'm so looking forward to this job. Not so much the shifts but at least with the car there's no waiting around for buses at dodgy hours.

What an interesting job. Well done you

The extra income will be brilliant and if you find you don't like it that much at least you'll be getting recent experience which together with your skills from parenting your dcs will make you incredibly employable.

Thanks Northernlurker.

My confidence has soared recently because of this, plus driving. Would you believe last October I was suffering from horrendous anxiety. I take meds for it (and panic) and had come off them but I seem to need them. Maybe in the future I can come off them who knows?

But for now I feel positive and raring to go

Ah lovely. Congratulations. I work in a similar field - young people with disabilities and it is a great job. Well done to you. You will love it!!

Thanks mrspaddy. Glad you enjoy your work.