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Don't want to go volunteering tomorrow
If I hadn't fumbled my assessment I would have started my work placement tomorrow but because I did I’m at my volunteering role instead which I find dull. I do like steam cleaning, it’s not unbearable and it gets me out of the house, but it’s boring and not what I expected to be doing, steam cleaning clothes. I waited months for that placement assessment session but I knew I couldn’t rely on it so I’ve been trying my best in the background, applying for jobs and looking into other options. There was possibly a backup plan but I didn’t get that either and right now I don’t have anything officially lined up. There are still potential opportunities like the placement organisation I’m working with who can help me get more placements and support me with getting into work, Im also contacting recruitment agencies, I sent my cv to one but I’ve already done two assessments with them and didn’t succeed in either. I can’t believe I was late to the last one, it feels so stupid of me, and next time I’m definitely going to leave earlier. It’s frustrating because that was my opportunity to shine and I completely fumbled it. This whole situation has been so tough and uncertain for so long and it impacted me for so long.
Re: General chit chat
Hey @independent_
My class go cancelled haha so probably just catch up on work (I defo submitted it last month)
My class go cancelled haha so probably just catch up on work (I defo submitted it last month)
River
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Re: Website Changes: We Need Your Input! (Closed)
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in voting for the new colour scheme for our Community discussion boards.
We’re excited to announce that Option 3 was the clear favourite!
The new look will go live before 7th May, just in time for the soft launch of our brand new website. While the design is getting a refresh, don’t worry - the way the boards work will stay exactly the same.
We can’t wait for you to see the new colours in action, and we’ll be keeping an eye out for your feedback as we roll things out. Thanks for helping shape the future of The Mix Community!
We’re excited to announce that Option 3 was the clear favourite!
The new look will go live before 7th May, just in time for the soft launch of our brand new website. While the design is getting a refresh, don’t worry - the way the boards work will stay exactly the same.
We can’t wait for you to see the new colours in action, and we’ll be keeping an eye out for your feedback as we roll things out. Thanks for helping shape the future of The Mix Community!
Leyla
2
Frustrated with the doctors
So I filled in my doctors triage form but I also added that calls make me anxious etc but they don’t offer me an appointment when calls make me anxious which is frustrating they just ignore the request and that’s what they’ve done today
River
2
Re: Don't want to go volunteering tomorrow
Hi @Redemption
I hear that going to volunteering almost feels like rubbing salt in the wound that you are not quite where you want to be right now and that your potential placements didn't go as you hoped. It sounds really positive that you have identified things you could do next time such as leaving earlier so you can get there earlier rather than worrying about being late. How did you find your day of volunteering in the end?
I appreciate how draining this all has been for you living this reality everyday where it feels like you might be constantly fighting up hill, you're doing good to still be trying and it speaks a lot about you and your character. We hope that the placement organisation can get some new things lined up for you again soon!
I hear that going to volunteering almost feels like rubbing salt in the wound that you are not quite where you want to be right now and that your potential placements didn't go as you hoped. It sounds really positive that you have identified things you could do next time such as leaving earlier so you can get there earlier rather than worrying about being late. How did you find your day of volunteering in the end?
I appreciate how draining this all has been for you living this reality everyday where it feels like you might be constantly fighting up hill, you're doing good to still be trying and it speaks a lot about you and your character. We hope that the placement organisation can get some new things lined up for you again soon!
Leyla
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Re: Am I an alcoholic?
Honestly it was an escape from reality so I could deal with life. I could talk to a friend I guess but I don’t know if I can trust them too much not to tell anyone
Penny
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Re: Can't cope with work tomorrow
Hi.
So I'm trying to email him on the back of our chat, to attach my support needs profile and suggest ways in which he can support/ communicate with me but finding this hard!
I need a way of saying him taking notes while talking doesn't help like he needs to look at me or as if his looking at me not at his screen typo away what I'm saying.
So I'm trying to email him on the back of our chat, to attach my support needs profile and suggest ways in which he can support/ communicate with me but finding this hard!
I need a way of saying him taking notes while talking doesn't help like he needs to look at me or as if his looking at me not at his screen typo away what I'm saying.
Digital learning designer Apprenticeship
So you’ll probably be aware that college hasn’t been the most accommodating with my mental health (teacher wise) however I was debating staying in there as I love to learn (nerdy ik) so I’ve found an apprenticeship that I like the look of which I’m learning to drive soon so that will be fine and it’s nice hours I won’t be doing nights or weekends and it lasts a year and 5 months so Im gonna run it by my mum to see what she thinks but I’m tempted.
River
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Re: (TW suicidal thoughts) I was doing so well and now I’m spiralling again
@Sian321 sorry for the late response, but as I’ve said in my response to Eylah, I’m feeling worse but have no intentions to kill myself. The main thing that’s stopping me is the fact that I have to wait for a response for a new apprentice which I’ve applied for.
I’ve been going to the gym with my friends and been more sociable with my coworkers online, as well as been more confident at work. I’m still doing all these things, it’s just that I’ve fallen down a random episode for no reason.
I’ve been going to the gym with my friends and been more sociable with my coworkers online, as well as been more confident at work. I’m still doing all these things, it’s just that I’ve fallen down a random episode for no reason.
