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I got a job! :-)
So I can happily report that I got a full-time, permenent job ...starting Monday! Eek! and Woohoo!
On one hand I'm thrilled that I can FINALLY be out earning money again. And some new work colleagues and social interaction will be good too...
On the other hand I'm a bit nervous that it's full time, as I have not told them I had cancer, so if for some reason I'm not able to handle the workload etc. I guess I'll have to fess up!
I had to buy a whole new wardrobe of work clothes as I was too fat to fit into my old ones from November last year...that was a bit embarassing! I have decided to start Lite n Easy once I get my first pay. I'm now 10kg heavier than when I first started chemo, & I'm starting to feel it!
I had my first haircut today since chemo...I now remember part of why I loved being bald! $70 later I have a nice style that now looks like it was meant to be that way, not just a mess of pubic curls! lol
I't feels good to be employed on my merits, fingers crossed I can prove that they made the right decision! And I guess I should feel lucky that I got a permenent role, as it all seems to be contract or casual these days!
Hope everyone is as well as they can be :-)
from Bobbie
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Hi Bobbie,
I hope you have an amazing first week back at work. You should be so proud of how far you have come and what you have accomplished.
I am just about to finish radiation and have to now start thinking about looking for a new job. There is part of me that is so looking forward to getting back out there but there is also the fear of how I will go in an interview and in a new work environment. Would love to hear from you and anyone else on how you dealt with all this and any advice you may have. My hair is only just coming back so wearing a wig is still a necessity for a while even though I prefer a la natural :)
Have a great week
Joanne D
Hi Bobbie,
I hope you have an amazing first week back at work. You should be so proud of how far you have come and what you have accomplished.
I am just about to finish radiation and have to now start thinking about looking for a new job. There is part of me that is so looking forward to getting back out there but there is also the fear of how I will go in an interview and in a new work environment. Would love to hear from you and anyone else on how you dealt with all this and any advice you may have. My hair is only just coming back so wearing a wig is still a necessity for a while even though I prefer a la natural :)
Have a great week
Joanne D
Hip Hip Horray!!! You go girl. Enjoy the day and I'm sure it will only take a bit of time to get into the groove and your on your way to a new phase in your life.
Hope it all works out so well for you. Earlier I said don't declare your disease but I know you now have a inner strength that others don't because of it. This is one of the benefits of facing life in the face.
Live life, love life.
Karen Cowley
- Sitting on the tram, heading in to my 1st day...it goes down the same street as the hospital l did radiation, & out of habit l stood up to get off there :-) felt nice to go past without having to get off. Didn't have time to get a photo but will take one this afternoon, lets see how l'm looking AFTER the first day! Thanks for all the nice comments, this site sometimes gives you the virtual "shoulder to cry on", but also the irtual "cheer squad" ! Love it! Thanks again! :-)
- Here it is! Monday morning. Best of luck!!! I hope your day doesn't feel long at all and you enjoy it. Hope to hear from you soon xx Silke
Congratulations on your new job, that is so good to be on another path of your journey, it will be great to get back to being "normal" again.
All the best for Monday.
Sharon xx
Congratulations on your new job, that is so good to be on another path of your journey, it will be great to get back to being "normal" again.
All the best for Monday.
Sharon xx
- Fantastic news, congratulations. And full- time permanent to boot! You are strong and positive and you will slide back into a routine quickly. Enjoy your new job and stay in touch. xx Silke
Congrats on finding a job, bonus that it's full time too. I wouldn't bring up the cancer word unless you have to either. You must of been the best applicant and earned the job on merit. Hope it all goes well for you and I wouldn't mind seeing a photo of the business Bobbie as well, take care,
Hazel xx
- Congratulations to you! Maybe you'll feel a bit tired going back to full time and long days but I think you'll adjust pretty quickly too. Have fun and enjoy the new role xo
