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Mar 24, 2013, 02:22 PM
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On Tuesday I went for an interview for an apprenticeship at a pharmacy down the road. I was in complete doubt that I'd be able to bag myself such an opportunity - a two year apprenticeship that will provide me with both a retail qualification and dispensing qualification.
About half an hour into the interview I was surprised: it was going well. Then he asked me: "I see you have a big gap in your employment, what's that down to?" "Long-term health issues", "May I ask what health issues?" "Bipolar Disorder". That was it, I thought my chance at getting the position had completely disappeared by that point. How could I let that slip out? After everything I've heard and read about discrimination, how did I let myself tell him? I was there for 3 hours - I was observed doing the job for 2 hours and afterwards, admittedly due to the fact it was the one job I really enjoyed, I didn't think I had much of a chance. Yesterday (Friday) I got a phone call: I'd got the apprenticeship! He said he was really impressed and found me to be an intelligent person and that he hopes I will agree to go to University in a couple of years to do a degree in pharmacy and perhaps take over from him! Seems I have a second chance - even with him having the knowledge of me being a bipolar patient. Onwards and upwards! RB ♥
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#2
Mar 24, 2013, 02:26 PM
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I'm so happy for you RB! I don't think our past has to haunt us forever. Good luck with the new job.
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Mar 24, 2013, 02:32 PM
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Awesome! Congratulations a million times. So happy for you.
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Mar 24, 2013, 02:34 PM
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Very cool good job!!
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Mar 24, 2013, 03:49 PM
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That is excellent news, RB! I'm so very happy for you!!!
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#6
Mar 24, 2013, 04:10 PM
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Grats! My boyfriend is a tech in the states and he enjoys it. I also have a few friends in pharmaceutical school.
Its a satisfying career. ;D |
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Mar 24, 2013, 04:55 PM
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Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you
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Mar 24, 2013, 05:12 PM
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Congratz RB! I'm really happy for you
and also really proud you went after the opportunity even though you weren't feeling so 'hot' at thee time!
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Mar 24, 2013, 08:23 PM
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This is such an uplifting story- I'm so glad you shared it! Great job getting a job you truly love and it's so great to hear that there is hope for those of us who suffer from Bipolar Disorder.
 Renee
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Mar 25, 2013, 12:19 AM
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I'm so happy for you.
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Mar 25, 2013, 03:53 PM
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So today was my first full day and it was very interesting! Due to a shared hobby with my boss, he is very interested and keen in me starting a new separate business with him in photography! At first I thought "Yeah brilliant I can help out and get paid a salary for a second job" and then he told me he actually wants me to do it with him as an equal partner.
Astounded it's all happening so fast! RB ♥
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Mar 25, 2013, 04:05 PM
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Wow RB things are looking up for you in big ways! Congratulations on the big positives.
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Mar 25, 2013, 04:55 PM
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Congrats and best wishes.
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Mar 25, 2013, 05:05 PM
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Wow, indeed! I'm positively thrilled to see good and exciting things happening for you, RB!!! And in things you enjoy! Bonus points! I'm also glad that he particularly noted your intelligence, as it's a real standout quality you possess.
(Don't know if you remember, but when you first started posting here, I found your intelligent and articulate nature so very striking that I couldn't help but tell you so! So to his observation I say, "hear hear!") |
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