Home› Health & Wellbeing
If you need urgent support, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. To contact our Crisis Messenger (open 24/7) text THEMIX to 85258.
Read the community guidelines before posting ✨

Interview monday

SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
edited September 2020 in Health & Wellbeing
I have in interview Monday for a peer support worker. But it’s not in my area and I don’t have a car. Usually preferred to have a car to drive to peers houses ect. But don’t need a car as lot of them go to the recovery college. The job is in a recovery college working 121 with individuals with mental illness as the primary care service in nhs and helping them recieve help early and Help with goal setting it’sa part time job

bit scared for interview 
“And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley

Comments

  • AzzimanAzziman Moderator, Community Champion Posts: 2,065 Boards Champion
    Best of luck! Keep your cool and give it your best shot :)
    FAQ | How to report a post | How to report spam
    I'm a community moderator. I'm here to help guide discussions and make sure Community Guidelines are followed. I can't send DMs, but you can message @TheMix or email community@themix.org.uk with questions or concerns.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,911 Extreme Poster
    Good Luck! That sounds like such an amazing job 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 343 The Mix Regular
    Sending you good wishes for your interview @Shaunie, hope it goes well!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Keep being you<3 Posts: 1,489 Wise Owl
    Good luck @Shaunie❤️✨
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited September 2020
    Thank guys. Had the interview!  Bit scared because went quick and should really be longer so not good sign lol 

     said will ring tomorrow 
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    I think I had the most nervous voice going 😂😂😂 hopefully they thought it was just the microphone 
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,054 Wise Owl
    Congrats for doing the interview! Don't panic too much about the length of time, short and sweet doesn't always mean a bad thing :heart: That's great that they said they'll be in touch tomorrow, waiting to hear back can feel daunting so a nice quick process sounds good :smile: Best of luck! 

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,911 Extreme Poster
    Yay, well done! 
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited September 2020
    Thank you!

    i think I fucked it up by saying the challenge is I can’t drive lol 

    I should know by tomorrow so will post back tomorrow 
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited September 2020
    Also what I don’t get is she asked how long notice I would need from current job to leave. I said about two weeks. But what if I don’t want to leave primark because of the extra money? 
    Like if I want a part time job as a peer supoort worker do I have to leave primark because it’s on the weekend

    is it a thing where you don’t mix that different sort of jobs ?
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Former MemberFormer Member Fruit loop Deactivated Posts: 2,762 Boards Guru
    This has lots of info :) 
    https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/pay-and-tax-when-working-in-more-than-one-job

    I think it's independent to their contract so you want to see your primark contract and get a copy of theirs to find out if they have any rules 

    Commonly not working jobs that conflict etc 

    But you should be able to work both many do but just note it's hard work and I think with roles like peer support it's important to monitor that you don't get burnt out so you can still perform your best :) 
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited September 18
    Thanks @Past User
    Post edited by TheMix on
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    I also think I said “um” about 200 times
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 1,084 Wise Owl
    Hey Shaunie,

    Just wanted to pop on to say well done for going to your interview as you said you was scared. Interviews can be quite daunting, so it's super positive that you went to it :heart:

    :smile:
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    Missed the phone call ahh. Sent voicemail saying they will ring back
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    It’s gone past five and they haven’t rang back. Ugh I thought my phone was on loud. 

    I will take that as I haven’t got it lol
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,171 Wise Owl
    Well done for the interview Shaunie. I’ve got everything crossed for you that it’s positive news you hear from them, hopefully tomorrow morning!! 🤞
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited September 2020
    Thanks

    But I didn’t get it
    Apperenetly did really well, I guess they would say that tho and would of loved me to work for them. I scored the same number as someone else But it was a matter of they could drive and I can’t & would be difficult to get to people’s houses as it’s quiet rural 
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 487 Listening Ear
    I'm sorry to hear that you didn't get it @Shaunie but well done for going through the interview process - it sounds like you really impressed them! Fingers crossed you'll be able to find something else, maybe even closer to home =)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 343 The Mix Regular
    Well done for going through the interview process @Shaunie, even though you didn't get it is still a valuable learning experience. It sucks that it came down to who could drive and who could not, but at least that means you were incredibly talented and skilled! :)

    Hope the job search goes well, and I am sure you will find something similar  to this role if that's what you want
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 88 Budding Regular
    edited September 2020
    Personally I don't know if there's a peer support worker position in care homes and if there is one, you might want to consider. The job you've applied for is something to do with agency and it requires a lot of travelling from each individual's house to house which puts a lot of stress compared to working just inside like a care home where you don't even need a car depending on where you live. This is from my personal experience when I tried to apply one so if you feel bad about I what I said, please take my word for it. <3

    I wish you best of luck on your next move @Shaunie I hope my advice will be useful to you.


  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    Thanks all

    @_John it’s not agency work tho 
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • AzzimanAzziman Moderator, Community Champion Posts: 2,065 Boards Champion
    Well done @Shaunie - you still came away with experience of doing an interview, so it will help for the next time! x
    FAQ | How to report a post | How to report spam
    I'm a community moderator. I'm here to help guide discussions and make sure Community Guidelines are followed. I can't send DMs, but you can message @TheMix or email community@themix.org.uk with questions or concerns.
Sign In or Register to comment.