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Wish me luck - job interview today

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fizzers Thu 29-Aug-19 08:44:19

At 63 years old I'm going for my first job interview in over 25 years years today. After taking redundancy and early retirement, dwindling funds is forcing me back into the job market.

I finished work over two years ago and within a few months I became my mother's carer practically 24/7 up until she passed away at Christmas. I wasn't entitled to any financial help and my pension didn't cover my bills so have used the pension pot.

I don't know how I feel, I see people around me with a multitude of kids, who have never worked a day in their lives and here's me at 63 having to go back to work. I'm physically and mentally drained

Oh goodness I turned this into a moan! Just wanted some good luck wishes! have a good day everyone

NotAGran55 Thu 29-Aug-19 18:53:29

Well done ! Would you like job if it is offered to you Fizzers ?

Calendargirl Thu 29-Aug-19 19:01:23

Years ago, I was interviewed for a job with the tourist information centre in a town 20 miles away. All went ok until I was asked how I would direct someone to a particular street in the town. Had no idea where it was, long before apps and mobiles etc. My mind went blank and I couldn’t think of anything to say. Needless to say I didn’t get the job. A friend said why didn’t you say you would look at a map? Duh!!!
No help to the OP I know, but just sympathising how your mind can just freeze.

Carillion01 Thu 29-Aug-19 19:31:11

Brilliant Fizzers, just one more step tomorrow. Keeping fingers crossed for you. Sleep well tonight, the hardest bit is behind you! X

fizzers Thu 29-Aug-19 20:57:07

The more I think about it the more I'm convinced I won't be offered a post, then it will be back to the drawing board

annep1 Thu 29-Aug-19 21:47:31

I agree Grammaretto. And an interview is always good experience.

Tangerine Thu 29-Aug-19 22:01:49

I hope you get the job and enjoy the work. Good luck.

cornergran Thu 29-Aug-19 22:16:04

Don’t despair Fizzers, no-one does everything perfectly in an interview test situation. The interview part will have been important, rusty skills can be improved easily, the interpersonal stuff is less easy to polish. Stay positive

mosaicwarts Fri 30-Aug-19 08:34:48

Thinking of you today, I hope you have good news - and if not, ask for feedback smile to help with the next one.

fizzers Fri 30-Aug-19 10:57:57

I GOT THE JOB! subject to references, it's only temping, and I only want part time - I don't want hammering for tax, but yes I was successful

Alima Fri 30-Aug-19 11:01:46

Bloody brilliant! Way to go, fizzers!

Jane10 Fri 30-Aug-19 11:03:01

How wonderful! I'm so pleased for you fizzers. Terrific news! They're lucky to have you of course.

Calendargirl Fri 30-Aug-19 11:05:13

Oh, well done Fizzers!

GagaJo Fri 30-Aug-19 11:06:39

Well congratulations! I'm so pleased for you. I'm job hunting and it isn't easy as an older woman.

Feelingmyage55 Fri 30-Aug-19 11:10:13

fizzers. Congratulations and well done. Now enjoy!

glammanana Fri 30-Aug-19 11:10:29

Well done to you fizzers it seems to be a good week for interviews all round my DD is looking to change jobs now youngest DGS is off her hands so to speak she needs full time now and has been shortlisted for 3 x interviews over the next couple of weeks I hope she is as successful as you have been.

vintage1950 Fri 30-Aug-19 11:11:15

Congratulations, fizzers! I worked from home until very recently - am now 69. I recommend it, for the money and for the interest. All the best in your working life!

tiredoldwoman Fri 30-Aug-19 11:11:56

Oh wow ! I was looking on here , anxiously, earlier to see if there was any news ! Oh well done , not so rusty after all ! Big hug !

Squiffy Fri 30-Aug-19 11:27:43

Oh that’s brilliant fizzers! Very well done ?? Hope you enjoy the job!

humptydumpty Fri 30-Aug-19 11:31:38

Great news fizzers!

Willow500 Fri 30-Aug-19 11:37:42

That's great news Fizzers - well done and I hope the job goes well.

mosaicwarts Fri 30-Aug-19 12:02:38

Congratulations fizzers, I hope lots of lovely temp jobs come your way. Time to treat yourself to a new lunch box and a mug!

PinkSweetPea Fri 30-Aug-19 12:06:58

Congratulations, hope you enjoy the job

FarNorth Fri 30-Aug-19 12:20:23

Fantastic news, fizzers.
Your skills will soon be polished up and shiny again. wine flowers

Sara65 Fri 30-Aug-19 12:22:10

Fab!

Good for you!

Grannyknot Fri 30-Aug-19 12:39:05

Fizzers that's terrific! It's such a good feeling to get a job that you've applied for, I bet you are "walking on sunshine" today sunshine.

Congrats.