☼ Junglechicken

[Junglechicken]

Thanks Frogie for checking on me!!

 

I have a BIG interview tomorrow so prepping for that, also just got back from my Naturopath appointment and have another interview next week.

 

It never ends, to am going to stop applying for a couple of weeks and focus on nicer stuff.

 

Hope you're ok?

 

TC,

JC xx

[Frogie]

7 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Thanks Frogie for checking on me!!

 

I have a BIG interview tomorrow so prepping for that, also just got back from my Naturopath appointment and have another interview next week.

 

It never ends, to am going to stop applying for a couple of weeks and focus on nicer stuff.

 

Hope you're ok?

 

TC,

JC xx

Wow! Good luck!!

 

I think that's a good idea, lay off the interviews and concentrate on you for once.

 

My back was feeling really good, so I decided to clean out the fridge. I strained it again. It's not bad today. Yesterday and today just have the heat on it in my chair with Brownie.

 

Brownie was chasing the cat this morning. We have the fake wood floors and she slid into my Pilates machine. Was limping for a little while but seems to be fine now. Just going to watch her and see. 

 

My my fiancé is getting ready to make the trip to pick up our order for the bathroom! Then he and the neighbor are going to work on it this weekend. 

 

Never a dull moment. 

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Well done MMT on becoming a Mod!

 

Very well deserved 

 

We're lucky to have you.

 

JC

[Junglechicken]

3 hours ago, Frogie said:

Wow! Good luck!!

 

I think that's a good idea, lay off the interviews and concentrate on you for once.

 

My back was feeling really good, so I decided to clean out the fridge. I strained it again. It's not bad today. Yesterday and today just have the heat on it in my chair with Brownie.

 

Brownie was chasing the cat this morning. We have the fake wood floors and she slid into my Pilates machine. Was limping for a little while but seems to be fine now. Just going to watch her and see. 

 

My my fiancé is getting ready to make the trip to pick up our order for the bathroom! Then he and the neighbor are going to work on it this weekend. 

 

Never a dull moment. 

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Interviews don't feel so wow anymore Frogie........I've had so many.

 

So it's all action in your house then......cats sliding into Pilates machines and the like, lol!

 

Your back was weakened by the previous injury, so it's still vulnerable to further injury and needs strengthening with daily exercises.

 

It looks like noise is in store for you this weekend.  My MIL complains about any noise all the time, I think she has "sensitive" ears.

 

TC,

JC xx

[Frogie]

3 hours ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Interviews don't feel so wow anymore Frogie........I've had so many.

 

So it's all action in your house then......cats sliding into Pilates machines and the like, lol!

 

Your back was weakened by the previous injury, so it's still vulnerable to further injury and needs strengthening with daily exercises.

 

It looks like noise is in store for you this weekend.  My MIL complains about any noise all the time, I think she has "sensitive" ears.

 

TC,

JC xx

The interviews are probably a breeze by now.

 

It was Brownie that slid into the Pilates machine chasing the cat.

 

When I placed the order on line, the store said they had everything. Well... No toilet, the vanity was broken, not enough moulding and a few little things. He's on his way to another store where they are supposed to have the stuff.

 

Like I told Scorpio, when it rains it pours...

 

I want to hear noise, then I know it's getting done, but way too quiet now.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Survived interview today - phew!!  Didn't go badly and with all the practise I have been getting.....

 

Another 2 potentially on the horizon, lol 

 

Will have earned the holiday break that's for sure.

 

Not being affected by WD as such since the drop, but have a LOT going on, so if anything, its stress (as my Naturopath pointed out yesterday) that's causing symptoms to flare up.

 

No symptoms at the moment, just fighting off a cold.

 

JC x

 

 

[Flowers]

Hi JC

 

Good on you for pulling off another interview. I was thinking about you today.

 

Are you going to take a break from interviews for a while? As you say you have a lot going on and from experience I can't take as much stress as I used to before WD. 

 

Hope that beastly cold gets better soon. I have heard it is freezing in UK? We have had 2 full days of torrential rain and  at last the sun came out again today. The mountains have a good covering of snow so the ski resort will be busy this weekend! Looks so pretty.

 

Love from Flowers xxx

 

 

 

[Junglechicken]

1 minute ago, Flowers said:

Hi JC

 

Good on you for pulling off another interview. I was thinking about you today.

 

Are you going to take a break from interviews for a while? As you say you have a lot going on and from experience I can't take as much stress as I used to before WD. 

 

Hope that beastly cold gets better soon. I have heard it is freezing in UK? We have had 2 full days of torrential rain and  at last the sun came out again today. The mountains have a good covering of snow so the ski resort will be busy this weekend! Looks so pretty.

 

Love from Flowers xxx

 

 

 

 

Hi Flowers,

 

You guys are so well located - sun, sea and snow, all within spitting distance!!

 

Thanks for thinking of me......I'm going to have to ban myself from applying for jobs now.

 

I got called up on my way home by the same company who interviewed me today, but for another role.  

 

Yes, there is a heck of a lot going on, it just shows I can  actually "create" a job for myself without actually having a job, LOL 

 

Anyway, once I've got the interview next week out of the way (also a panel interview but this time with an "in-tray" exercise - yup!!) and maybe these other 2, then I'm STRICTLY on vacation!!!

 

The cold hasn't gone to my chest (which is the main thing), always fear it'll turn into a chest infection - loud tinnitus, and that slightly run down feeling.  Could be worse.

 

Will catch up with you properly tomorrow, haven't come up for air since I got back 1.5 hrs ago!!!

 

Love JC xxx

[Flowers]

Think you have earned a nice relaxing evening now after your busy day.

 

Have a good one!

 

Flowers xxx

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

Just thought I would drop by and say hi.

 

How did your interviews go? Hopefully we'll. Are you taking time off now for a while? Take a breath.

 

I made a HUGE mistake on my taper. When you get time read my thread if you want.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Feeling pretty demoralised today 

 

Had another interview today, went ok, had to do an "in-tray" exercise which was fine as I had practised doing one yesterday.

 

Just worn down from interview after interview, and not being able to secure a job.  I've lost count of the number I have done, and answering similar questions feels like ground hog day.

 

You'd think I could just swoop in and get the job easily with all the practise I've had.  NOT SO.

 

Just fed up, really fed up.  Somehow lost motivation.

[Flowers]

I am not surprised you feel like that JC.  You have worked so hard towards these interviews - it must be exhausting.

 

Is it a reflection on how many applicants the companies are getting for jobs?  Don't give up as you have a lot to offer but maybe take a break until after the holidays now to recharge your batteries.

 

Are you going through agencies or direct to these companies? Do you get any feedback as to why you haven't got the job? 

 

Really sorry that things haven't turned out better for you just yet but I am sure the right job for you is there somewhere!

 

Love from Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

1 minute ago, Flowers said:

I am not surprised you feel like that JC.  You have worked so hard towards these interviews - it must be exhausting.

 

Is it a reflection on how many applicants the companies are getting for jobs?  Don't give up as you have a lot to offer but maybe take a break until after the holidays now to recharge your batteries.

 

Are you going through agencies or direct to these companies? Do you get any feedback as to why you haven't got the job? 

 

Really sorry that things haven't turned out better for you just yet but I am sure the right job for you is there somewhere!

 

Love from Flowers xxx

 

Thanks Flowers!

 

Am not sure how many applicants these companies are getting/interviewing.

 

I have just been compiling a log of all the interviews I have attended in the past 6 months - getting on for 15!  

 

Sometimes I get feedback, sometimes not.  Sometimes I'm missing a particular skill the company really wants, or they don't think I'm the right fit OR I'm overqualified OR they have filled the position with an internal candidate.

 

The usual!

 

Ready for a break from it all, as having checked back through my calendar, I have had 1-2 interviews every week for several months.

 

Love JC xxx

 

 

[Frogie]

1 hour ago, Junglechicken said:

Feeling pretty demoralised today 

 

Had another interview today, went ok, had to do an "in-tray" exercise which was fine as I had practised doing one yesterday.

 

Just worn down from interview after interview, and not being able to secure a job.  I've lost count of the number I have done, and answering similar questions feels like ground hog day.

 

You'd think I could just swoop in and get the job easily with all the practise I've had.  NOT SO.

 

Just fed up, really fed up.  Somehow lost motivation.

Hi JC:

 

Take a breather. Just wait a month or so, give yourself time to re-coop.

 

The right job WILL come. Just wait. I felt like that years ago. I was out of work for a summer, then trying to find one was virtually impossible. But finally the right one came around and I was there 11 1/2 years before I fell and became disabled. You need 2 hands to be a bookkeeper, which I was one for 30 years. Now I'm home on disability, not fun.

 

You will be ok. I wish you well.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

P.S. I'm sorry, I'm having a pity party right now. Not depressed at all, just feel flat. No emotions at all. And it's not helping that my fiancé comes home from work eats and goes to bed at 8:30. Remodeling isn't getting done.

 

 

 

[Junglechicken]

Thank you Frogie 

 

I'm having a pity party myself today and also feel emotionally flat.

 

Just numb from countless rejections I guess, and the mental effort it takes each and every time.

 

No doubt this is a "lesson" from above that has to be learnt.

 

Take care,

JC xxx

 

[Frogie]

7 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Thank you Frogie 

 

I'm having a pity party myself today and also feel emotionally flat.

 

Just numb from countless rejections I guess, and the mental effort it takes each and every time.

 

No doubt this is a "lesson" from above that has to be learnt.

 

Take care,

JC xxx

 

JC:

 

We both feel flat and are having a pity party.

 

But we will make it together.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[joy2730]

Hi Jungle chicken

 

Don't take this the wrong way but do you think you are targeting 'good fit' jobs for you - are you in 'your element' with your work or do you need to rethink?

 

I once read that having trouble securing a job might mean that you need to rethink.

 

How is your health  now - cystitis and anxiety wise?

 

Work related issues causes people so much grief it is unbelievable.

 

Joy

[Junglechicken]

38 minutes ago, joy2730 said:

Hi Jungle chicken

 

Don't take this the wrong way but do you think you are targeting 'good fit' jobs for you - are you in 'your element' with your work or do you need to rethink?

 

I once read that having trouble securing a job might mean that you need to rethink.

 

How is your health  now - cystitis and anxiety wise?

 

Work related issues causes people so much grief it is unbelievable.

 

Joy

 

Hi Joy,

 

I'm qualified to do the jobs, and capable but MAYBE deep down I am jeapardising myself from getting them.

 

This was something my Naturopath suggested.  

 

Maybe be deep down I don't want the stress.

 

Its hard to avoid stress in the workplace these days as companies under so much pressure to maximise profits to shareholders.

 

I completely take your point though.

 

JC

[joy2730]

It is good that you have thought about this side of things.  It is also quite usual for people to change direction several times in a lifetime these days, and of course, we all have more than one career path inside ourselves.

 

It does one's self esteem no good to be rejected.  In the UK some firms are not giving post interview feedback for those not accepted. I have never been brave enough to ask for such feedback, but it may help some people.

 

Are you disclosing your health issues?  You don't have to answer any of this, it is just that sometimes firms are reluctant to take on staff who may get ill.  Their insurance companies advise them not to take on certain health issues.  Tricky isn't it?  I think there is a lot of health and disability discrimination in the employment market.  Again, please don't take it the wrong way.

 

I once asked a psychiatrist how to get a job when you had a mental health problem.  She was a friend, not a doctor of mine.  She said to get a job you have to lie about your mental health and deny having any problems.  She said it was easier to get a job with a criminal record than a psychiatric record.  Hopefully society has moved on from then.

 

Joy

[Junglechicken]

19 hours ago, joy2730 said:

It is good that you have thought about this side of things.  It is also quite usual for people to change direction several times in a lifetime these days, and of course, we all have more than one career path inside ourselves.

 

It does one's self esteem no good to be rejected.  In the UK some firms are not giving post interview feedback for those not accepted. I have never been brave enough to ask for such feedback, but it may help some people.

 

Are you disclosing your health issues?  You don't have to answer any of this, it is just that sometimes firms are reluctant to take on staff who may get ill.  Their insurance companies advise them not to take on certain health issues.  Tricky isn't it?  I think there is a lot of health and disability discrimination in the employment market.  Again, please don't take it the wrong way.

 

I once asked a psychiatrist how to get a job when you had a mental health problem.  She was a friend, not a doctor of mine.  She said to get a job you have to lie about your mental health and deny having any problems.  She said it was easier to get a job with a criminal record than a psychiatric record.  Hopefully society has moved on from then.

 

Joy

 

Thanks so much Joy, I really appreciate your taking an interest in my job situation 

 

I've had a few career changes already - 3 to be exact.

 

No, I'm not disclosing my health issues - have been very careful there as I know the repercussions.  I agree that mental health issues have a very bad reputation, which is completely unjust.  I think most of the world experiences them in one form or another.

 

Anyway, unfortunately we do have to lie about our mental health in order to earn a living.  I mean after all, my AD dose is not even considered a dose in medical terms, lol!

 

I hope your house sale and up and coming move go smoothly for you Joy.  We are going through the same thing with the exception of having to sell a place.

 

TC,

JC 

 

 

[Junglechicken]

Experienced some nausea after my walk which was strange, along with belching and flatulence.....I used to be ladylike many years ago.  Impossible with IBS. 

 

Yesterday I cycled to my interview as it was only 2 miles away.  Coming back meant going up a really steep hill which I managed, but I must have strained my abdominal area as had pain in the evening   No pain there today, but other stuff mentioned above.

 

Have also started listening to a hypnotherapy CD - re-building lost self-esteem etc.,  but awake for now.  Stirred up some emotions that's for sure.

 

Hey ho.

 

[Junglechicken]

Food allergy bloodwork test results came back!

 

I have had responses to only a handful of foods in the "VERY LOW" category, which is minor reaction.

 

My naturopath has said that my IBS is stress-related as opposed to being caused by actual food allergies.

 

The next step is the dreaded FODMAPS diet  to eliminate certain foods and gradually re-introduce them again.

 

It could be worse.

 

 

[joy2730]

Hi Junglechicken

 

You are working hard at trying to sort yourself out.  Has your IBS and cystitis issues got worse with withdrawal or better?  I had terrible IBS issues when on a load of meds and terrible cystitis when on dothiepin years ago, and both issues have resolved now I just take just citalopram. 

 

It sounds as though you body is reacting to stress - which you undoubtedly have as you are trying to move, looking for a job and have health issues.  Sometimes when we do not feel secure our minds and bodies just play up trying to prompt us to sort things out.

 

Do you have a husband/partner you can talk to?  Will you be moving within the same area you are job hunting in now?   You do not need to answer this at all, and I don't expect you to but this is an interesting thought.  Apparently most people who are admitted for inpatient psychiatric care are suffering from financial problems too, that it is unusual for someone who is secure financially to suffer so badly that they had to go into hospital.  I can relate to this:  I feel much better when financially secure.  We had a patch when we had lots of disposable income and a good amount of free time.  I was able to buy myself anything I wanted really and my husband and I could spend time together, eat out together and shop together.  It was lovely!

 

My son likes the house I have put an offer in for, but has wisely cautioned us to get a survey done.  I have arranged that this afternoon, so hopefully that will happen next week.  I hope there is nothing wrong with the property, I really like it and can really see myself living there.  I need the peace of mind that getting it checked will bring.

 

Take care JC

 

Joy

[Junglechicken]

Dad's just been admitted to hospital.

 

This could be the end.

[Flowers]

Hi JC

 

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you. Let us know what is happening and if you are OK?

 

Hugs from Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

1 minute ago, Flowers said:

Hi JC

 

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you. Let us know what is happening and if you are OK?

 

Hugs from Flowers xxx

 

Thanks Flowers,

 

My mother was strangely nonchalant on the phone, as though none of it was happening.

 

Almost as bad as finding out that he had been rushed to hospital. 

 

Maybe its just her way of dealing with it.

 

Love JC xxx

[Flowers]

Oh dear. Maybe she is in denial?

 

Are you going to the hospital? 

 

Flowers xxx

 

 

[Junglechicken]

We live 2.5 hrs away from where my parents live.

 

Depending on how things go, we'll probably have to pack our bags and head down there.

 

JC xxx

[apace41]

Good luck, JC.  Thoughts are with you.

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Junglechicken]

Thank you Andy.

 

Best,

JC

[joy2730]

Take care JC

 

Joy

[Flowers]

Take care JC - thinking of you.

 

Flowers xxx

[brassmonkey]

Fingers and toes crossed JC.  xx x xx

[manymoretodays]

Oh Jungle.........hugs and prayers.......mmt

[Junglechicken]

Thank you friends, your concern is much appreciated.

 

Will be ringing the hospital this morning to find out how he is.

 

Hugs,

JC xxx

[Junglechicken]

Dad is fine, just spoke to the nurse on the ward.

 

He is waiting to see the Doctor who will give the go ahead as to whether he can be discharged or not.  He had a good night apparently.

 

Parkinson's is a tricky illness, it can be hard to tell whether symptoms are life threatening or not.

 

Thank you everyone for your care and concern.

 

Hugs,

JC xxx