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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

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annep1 Fri 30-Aug-19 12:41:22

Hurray! Fantastic! ? Fizzers, well done. I hope you enjoy it.

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Gran2028 Fri 30-Aug-19 12:44:09

Congratulations....well done.. great boost of confidence.. they obviously saw all the talents and skills you have to offer...
SO pleased for you.

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midgey Fri 30-Aug-19 13:45:38

Nice work! Well done you.

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sharon103 Fri 30-Aug-19 13:50:41

Well done Fizzers! smile

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Millie22 Fri 30-Aug-19 14:09:27

Congratulations x I feel a bit inspired now.

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DanniRae Fri 30-Aug-19 14:38:21

Delighted to hear the good news about the job! Well done x

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TwiceAsNice Fri 30-Aug-19 15:16:07

Well done Fizzers told you you could do it! Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine.

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Luckygirl Fri 30-Aug-19 15:18:37

That's the way to do it! - well done indeed! smile

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Galen Fri 30-Aug-19 15:21:46

Well done!

I appear to be past my sell by date as I have to retire at the age of 75

I have worked all my life, and as a disabled widow, have no idea what to now.?

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Fennel Fri 30-Aug-19 15:51:10

Very good news! It sounds ideal.
I thought of applying to go back to work after early retirement, but the idea of getting up early and out everyday put me off.
Part-time/ temp. sounds great.
It's a good transition period and must help financially.

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Grammaretto Fri 30-Aug-19 15:54:43

Wow!! Well done . I'm so happy for you.
And you'll be in a good position for another post when this has to finish. Don't they say it's easier to get a job from a job.

Now I hope you enjoy it!

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crazyH Fri 30-Aug-19 15:55:33

They have seen your CV and are obviously very interested in you.
Good luck with the interview Fizzers. Let us know how it went .

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Grammaretto Fri 30-Aug-19 15:57:54

Galen I'm sure you could do voluntary work.

My blind friend worked for the RNIB helping others until he died aged over 90!!

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Gaunt47 Fri 30-Aug-19 15:59:54

Brilliant news! Well done Fizzers. And good grief woman, you're only 63, plenty of life in you yet. I'm in my 70s still working part time and love it. Keeps you on your toes!

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crazyH Fri 30-Aug-19 16:00:36

Only just realised you did get the job.....congratulations!!

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Charleygirl5 Fri 30-Aug-19 16:20:22

Best news I have heard all day- that is really fabulous.

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notanan2 Fri 30-Aug-19 16:29:06

Good luck! Dont underestimate yourself.
You've been short listed so you know youre not in the "no chance" pile!

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Mapleleaf Fri 30-Aug-19 17:04:35

That’s excellent news, fizzers. Well done!?

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Poppyred Fri 30-Aug-19 17:17:04

Well done!

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notanan2 Fri 30-Aug-19 17:46:44

Oh didnt see the update sorry, congrats grin

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romaroot Fri 30-Aug-19 17:48:32

Hope it went well. There's a lot of us going back to work in our 50's and 60's.

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Marydoll Fri 30-Aug-19 17:51:35

I came on looking for an update, great news, Fizzers.

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Marilla Fri 30-Aug-19 17:51:36

Congratulations! Well done! ???

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cornergran Fri 30-Aug-19 18:44:50

Delighted for you fizzers, well done, hope there is some fizz for you this evening. smile.

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oldgimmer1 Fri 30-Aug-19 19:17:07

Very well done. smile

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