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elainebadknee
elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
edited 9. Nov 2010, 17:14 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi All

I went for my first interview since ive had my op in march this year. It was at haverigg prison, i live in kendal...Welll it coulnt have been a more foul day, sheeting rain, fog n floods and there i was hurtling along in my skoda fabia with Sol gripping the dashboard with a vengence!!!
Took me 1 hr 5mins, and it was a 60 mile round trip, left home at 11.30, home at 2.30pm...Interview werent too bad only lasted about 20mins after all that way...Saw so many screws that felt like i was gonna get taken in!!! They didnt ask much really, q's about "why do you want this job, what are your strenghts"...I did me best and set off back home.....
Horrible place, and there were 2 jobs, one for 20hrs and one fulltime - bet i get offered if any part-time!!!

Elainex

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  • stlucia
    stlucia Member Posts: 392
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done for getting there and back in horrible weather and for the interview even if it was really quick. When do you expect to hear back from them?

    x
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad you got there and back safely. Do you want the job? Part time wouldn't be a bad thing would it - with your knee?

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,086
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi elaine

    well done for doing it all. The girl dun good :D

    I will cross my fingers for you that you get to the 'second' interveiw and get the job. Whichever you want :)

    Love

    toni xx
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi St Lucia

    I didnt ask as my mind was all at sea....I suppose if successful pretty soon within next week or so but if not its experience..

    Elainex
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Speedy

    Part time wouldnt be good as would spend about £60-70 a week on fuel and on a part time wage of about £8,000 pro rata it would be a bit senseless....

    Elainex
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Toni

    I was glad i went for interview but not sure if it will progress, it honestly coulnt have been a worse day for it...

    elainex
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    In that case, I hope you get the full time one - if you want it and you feel your knee will cope.

    Let us know how you get one,

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The truth is i dont know how my knee would cope with working full time and driving 2hrs a day...It hurt on thursday after i got back but eased at night....

    I probbably wont get it...

    Elainex
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Crikey Elaine that was a long way to drive :shock: and it would certainly be something to consider very carefully if they do offer you the job ...... as it can really take it out of us travelling can't it :roll:

    well done for going there in such awful weather :D

    hugs
    Wonky
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky

    It was a long way but i dont think I'll be offered any of the jobs, i didnt ask enough questions and was out within 20mins......It was like the wild wilderness out there!!!

    Elainex
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Update

    Had email from HMP. Didnt get job which im not upset about but been put on a reserve list...

    Elaine
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elaine
    I am sorry, but I am a big believer that things happen for a reason, the job you want is out there, I feel it in my bones (OUCH)
    Good luck
    Love
    Barbara x
    Love
    Barbara
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi Elaine, sorry about the job but it seemed a long way to drive to get to it.
    xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am sorry that you didn't get it, pleased that you are not sad about that, and happy that they have put you on a reserved list: the right thing for you is out there somewhere, and I am sure you will find it. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Salamander

    Yes i think in all honesty that road may have had the potential to kill me, its such a bad A road!!

    Elainex
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    Im not sad at all...They interviewed me cos I ticked a box saying I had a disability and they therefore are obliged under law to interview me......The reserve list is just a formality, its the same as keeping your details on file, means nothing...

    Elainex
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elaine,
    Sorry I am so late, got sort of lost for a while there. :roll: If nothing else it has been an interesting exercise for you. A chance to hone your interview skills is never a waste of time is it? It’s just a pity that you had the awful drive.
    Take care and hopefully the next one will be more promising.
    Lv, Ix

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