I Got The Job

[Ron]

I knew you would get it, congratulations dear !

 

[KP the nut]

I start work tomorrow. I am being inducted slowly and I'm only in for a 1 hour meeting. I will then work both Thursday and Friday mornings 9am til 1pm. I am excited.

I am also slightly guilty as I have an interview for a full time post doing a job similar to what I used to do. The competition will be very tough and I don't know if I will be able to work full time. If I were to be offered it, I would have to resign from the job I start tomorrow.

It is one of those catch 22 situations, financially I need to work full time but medically/mentally I believe my confidence would improve from not being in a pressured job. OK KP, slow down and breathe, the interview isn't until the 5th Oct and then there will be another selection process, so baby steps, one day at a time.

 

[Deleted member 6617]

You said it yourself....Baby steps, one day at a time! Very good advice! Happy for you KP!

 

[KP the nut]

I worked 4 hours this morning. It is the first time I have done any work for ages so even though it is only 4 hours, I feel proud I coped. I had not a sign of panic, it was fine. I am being inducted very slowly and this morning I just observed and was talked through some of the community car scheme.

The office is quite busy with the phone ringing a lot and people popping in. I will not be left on my own until I feel able and I don't feel under pressure to take it all in.

I am in again for 4 hours tomorrow and then in the afternoon I have committed to do a community car journey in the afternoon. The gent I will be driving is such a sweet guy, his wife is in a nursing home about an hours drive away and I am taking him to visit her.

I should probably have taken time to have a nap but at least I can listen to my audio book.

I think I will enjoy the job, it seems to be what I need to build my confidence. Fingers crossed.

 

[Deleted member 6617]

So happy to hear the positive report KP. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

 

[intothelight]

KP,

Be proud of yourself. You are really doing it, one step at a time.

We are all proud of you! :)

Deb

 

[Nighthawk]

Kp.
You should be proud of yourself. I am really happy to hear the positive day you had and the space they are going to give to grow.

 

[cat]

Wow KP what brilliant news! you've worked so hard to get to this point I wish you the best of luck.

Returning to work really helped with my recovery, it restored my sense of worth & boosted my confidence, I so hope it will do this for you too. Don't forget to look after yourself, take this in baby steps with regular breaks & if you need to sleep more just do it!

I look forward to your next report

A x

 

[Arctic]

you are so strong and I am sooooo proud of you :)

 

[KP the nut]

You folk are amazing, thank you so much for the support.

The work week has ended and I can actually remember what we have covered, which is a great boost for my confidence because my memory has been so appalling. The atmosphere is so friendly with people popping in just for a chat or to say hi.

I should explain that I work for a community transport charity. We organise car journeys and mini bus journeys for people who cannot access public or private transport. I have been a volunteer driver since 1994 and after my accident I used the service to attend appointments so I know both sides. I am employed to manage the booking of trips, organising drivers and making sured we have the bookings covered.

I was going to chill this afternoon but instead I am doing a voluntary car journey. I have a nice supper planned as a treat. H and I will imagine we are back in France and have bagette, cheese, cold meat and tomatos (toms from our garden) along with a nice bottle of wine.

((HUGS))
KP

 

[The Albatross]

Sounds like a deffinite success KP! Very awesome and I'm really happy for you. By the way, what time is dinner? Sounds delicious.

 

[KP the nut]

I am also slightly guilty as I have an interview for a full time post doing a job similar to what I used to do. The competition will be very tough and I don't know if I will be able to work full time. If I were to be offered it, I would have to resign from the job I start tomorrow.

It is one of those catch 22 situations, financially I need to work full time but medically/mentally I believe my confidence would improve from not being in a pressured job. the interview isn't until the 5th Oct and then there will be another selection process, so baby steps, one day at a time.

OK, good news and bad. The good is I attended my interview on the 5th Oct. The job sounds amazing, very similar to what I used to do and the money is better than I was on. I ensured I arrived at the interview in plenty of time and then I sat in the car and did T's visualisation exercise. I have it on my iPod and I visualised all the insecurities and negativity being replaced in my body by confident purple energy flowing into my body from the cosmos.

I did the interview, and obviously said the right things as I am through to the next stage. Next Tues 11th I will attend for a 1 day assessment which will include, an interview, giving a presentation and doing a task based exercise. I am proud of myself for achieving this as I was very nervous.

The bad news is that I feel so guilty as if I am lying to my current employers who are being so kind and taking such care not to overwhelm me. I am building my confidence and was even left in the office on my own, well as I pointed out, at least the office is insured :D.

I suppose I must not dwell on it to much. There will be stiff competition for the new job and I may not have to make the decision.