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   Joy56posted 13 years ago

   I cannot believe it, i just cannot.  I have just received a phone call offering me a job, teaching creative skills for headway, i was recommended by someone who has seen me work with the elderly before.  I will be working for Headway, with a small group recovering from head injuries,  This is a miracle for me, as i decided to get 100 % over my dad's death before i looked i am so happy, i cannot believe it, it is well paid tooooooo hooray

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      pisean282311posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      wow...congrats....i get that you are excited and happy..wonderful...i am happy for you...

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         Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Someone i know teaches first aid in college.  I am kind of afraid of colleges and things,  but she recommended me, and told them i have had work published in magazines, and can teach poetry, and all crafts, which of course i can....... but i never thought of myself as working in college.   I am actually scared of them..... but i am so happy for this opportunity.

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            pisean282311posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            i can understand how you feel...but i think you would do well considering the job is about what you are interested in and what you know well...dont worry...you would be fine...

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      waynetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations Joy! A bit of good news is always nice for motivation for us, but also even better for you! Well done!

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         Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Hi nice to see you, the artist right..... I hope i have the right person.  I am glad to see you here, as i felt sad when you said you were leaving, i looked at all your work, you are a great artist....

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            waynetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I'm taking a year out of publishing new hubs here and see what happens after that! cheers for the mention of my art and well done on the job again!!!!

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               Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

               thanks nice you are still with us in the forums

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                  waynetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Yeah, I'll always keep checking on the forums! there are too many interesting people here not to!

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                     Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     tell me about it....... it is magnetic

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Congrats Joy!

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      tritrainposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations Joy!!
      
      That's great to hear! 
      
      Now go show them what a great employee you are...!

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         Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         yep i hope to get some new clothes tooooooo

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      kirstenblogposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That just put a smile all over my face, such an great oppertunity could not have happened to a nicer person! I wish you all the best with it and know you will enjoy a job that lets you embrace your passion for kindness and helping others, fantastic stuff!

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         Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         thankyou so much, it has given me a  new lease of life.  I have been watching interviews on line from young people recovering from severe head injuries.  There will be a never ending amount i can do to help as well as the few hours i will get paid for.  It is indeed a great opportunity, i am hoping it will also help me in my writing.

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      zampanoposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulation Poetess.
      I hope HP gives you a good trainig too, because it looks like there's some strong cases of "head injury" around here.
      hehehe

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         Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         really,

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   Pearldiverposted 13 years ago

   Congrats to you Brenda.. make the most of the opportunity and get your life back

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   futurenetadsposted 13 years ago

   congrats

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   Joy56posted 13 years ago

   Now i will have something to write about..... just been researching headway's work...... I have worked with people with head injuries before, long ago, in a care situation, this is in a college, and they are offering training and everything.... i will get my life back, thanks so much.  I am on top of the world, cannot believe it.,

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   EmpressFelicityposted 13 years ago

   What brilliant news - and it's an even bigger boost when someone actually recommends you!

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   Joy56posted 13 years ago

   I know, and she said when she showed her boss, they said "Hold on to her," as they have day care centres also, my work at the college will only be one day..... But it is great experience.
   
   I  have worked in a nursing home doing recreational therapy and with brain injuries before.  Most of them were not going to recover.  This be wonderful, as they are recovering, and i can have a huge share in their recovery, as i work along with families too,
   
   Hope i do not get too big headed ha ha.......  I will have to find out more about the company now, and about recovery from brain injury etc..... it's a whole new concept for me.....  it will be lovely to get their writings also, usually they have so much to say in a poem, i will enjoy helping them express their emotions..   And i can even teach them basic computers.....  Cant wait to meet the group i have, i do not start til May....

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   emievilposted 13 years ago

   Congrats Brenda and good luck!

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   Joy56posted 13 years ago

   thanks so much, i was so stressed in my last job, and unhappy with the way the residents were treated, i left without really thinking of consequences, and have been unemployed for some time.  Local authorities have closed that home down this week, i am glad i was not there when that was happening, it is upsetting for residents families and staff.

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   recommend1posted 13 years ago

   Congrats and nice to hear an UP story anywhere lately - maybe the world is on the turn ! 
   
   Well done and lets hear how it goes on as it goes along !

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      Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      maybe the world is on a turn, it was such a surprise, as i was determined not to look for a job, as i thought i would not get one, love the avatar...... and thanks, x

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    CMHypnoposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations and thanks for bringing a ray of sunshine to what has become the doom and gloom of the forums!

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    Joy56posted 13 years ago

    Yeah it is nice to hear good news, Thanks so much, the forums are lightening up a little, we have jokes flying around.

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    Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       thanks so much, i always love to see you around, you are kind and such an expert at the writing game...... Love Brenda.

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    cindi hposted 13 years ago

    CONGRATULATIONS! You deserve it. Good Luck and keep your head high!

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    Eve Fossposted 13 years ago

    When I went to work at  a college, I was terrified at first, too. Turned out to be one of the best working environments, ever! Congratulations!

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       thanks a lot.  I imagine it will be an interesting place alright, hob knobbing with the real teachers.  There will always be something going on for sure.  You never know i may get some further education..

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          prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Congrats Joy! You deserve that one.

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    Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

    congrats!
    
    ..but i would decline the offer if I was you, as it will no doubt take away from your time on Hubpages
    
    

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I thought that would be a benefit for you.......
       
       It is only one day a week to start with, then there are day care centres once i am trained.  I have not been writing hubs at all lately, but if i learn all about this new company , and about teaching in a college etc etc etc, i will be able to write some decent hubs..

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    rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

    Congrats Brenda! It sounds very fulfilling.

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I know can you believe it.

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    Joy56posted 13 years ago

    thanks Prettydarkhorse, that's kind of you.  I will let you all know how it goes.

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    Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations, Brenda.    It's always nice to see good news. 

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       absolutely, i have been surfing the net, reading all i can about recovery from brain injury.....  I think this will now be my chosen subject......

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       it's always nice to see you around Lisa, i am on cloud nine.  Can you believe when she rang she asked if i had any holidays booked for the Summer so she could be sure to mark them in her diary.  I am so delighted about all of this.

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          sofsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Congrats Joy ...I am happy for you but we shall miss you

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    camloposted 13 years ago

    Well done, Brenda!

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       well it is not quite sailing on one of your dream boats.  It is a huge leap forward for me, things had to start going right for me, i love to work, and this is exactly the kind of work i absolutely love.  I will gain much more than any of my students.  Just wish i could ring my mum and dad tell them, but sadly they are asleep in death, Even my sister is in Germany at her daughters and i haven't told her yet.......  Speak later, Camlo what did you're boss say about the hub and how did the wedding go.

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          camloposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Hi Brenda!
          I like to think your Mum and Dad are looking down and feeling very proud of you. The main thing is, you'll be doing something you really enjoy.
          The wedding was boring - I find most of them boring, but I've been doing them at least a couple of times a month for the past 20 years. On Sunday I was working at the bar while we ferried people to and from a techno party, so that was fun. Today was a dinner for the Italians again - less said about that the better. Tomorrow I have the day off.

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             Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

             enjoy your day off............

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    Joy56posted 13 years ago

    The job to start off with is only one day, at college, then as i train i will go to day care centres.  I will never leave hub pages, and have been more active this last few weeks than ever. Thanks for caring.... I will always be around.

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    Home Girlposted 13 years ago

    
    It's so nice to do something that you like and get money for it.
    Sometimes life gives us an unexpected gift.

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       i know thanks a lot, i love those jumping smilies, thanks for making me laugh

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    Stacie Lposted 13 years ago

    thats great news for you!
    I'm happy that you're happy!
    

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I am happy that you are happy that i am happy. aw, lovely lets have some champers
       
       
       
       
       even the cat is dancing
       
       
       

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    lakeerieartistsposted 13 years ago

    Congrats. 

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       thanks so much.........

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    paradigmsearchposted 13 years ago

    @joy
    
    I just heard a rumor… Did you get a job?

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I did can you believe it do not still May, and only one afternoon teaching in the college, but then openings for day care centres etc.  I cannot wait to get into the work force once again. There are like no jobs around here at the moment at all

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          paradigmsearchposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Once the foot is in the door the rest is soon to follow... 

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             Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

             tell me about it, headway is universal.....
             
             did you see the discussion about your avatar, in the forum about avatars.

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                paradigmsearchposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Uh-oh… I shall look for it now...

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    paradigmsearchposted 13 years ago

    I found it and have replied.

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       better go and check it out..... have just been replying to your comment on my hub, wow you are everywhere.

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    Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

    I forgot to ask, can I rub your head for luck Joy? I will need all the help I can get to find another job myself.

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       do you  not have a job at the moment. yes rub away of course.

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          NateSeanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Very well done. Now I just need lady luck to kick me in the behind.

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          Uninvited Writerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I lost my job on Friday.

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             NateSeanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I'm sorry to hear that.

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    Vickie Bovenderposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations.  It's not often we get to do a job that is rewarding, is it?  I'm happy for you.

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    Debby Bruckposted 13 years ago

    Dear Brenda,
    I just stumbled upon your joyous job announcement and want to wish you the very best. In this economy and with so many unemployed you are one of the lucky ones.
    
    Wishing you an educational and fulfilling experience. May the ride be smooth
    hugs
    Debby
    
    
    

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       Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Yes i am sure it will be educational.  I have worked with brain injuries before, but not with people that are expected to be able to recover, and work in the community again.  I am so looking forward to it

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    Joy56posted 13 years ago

    here is an update.
    
    I haven't got a job i haven't got a job i haven't got a job.
    
    The person that rang me, had to go meet with her superiors .........  they have now decided they have no funding for crative work, for headway.  She is now going to try to get funding another way, but then it will be just for the summer.  I am beginning to think that the kind of work, i do is never going to be funded in this climate.  I may volunteer, as at least i will be out and about, ah well i learned a lot about headway, and maybe the job is just postponed for until the summer.  I am going to take kids classes from next week

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       recommend1posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Don't give up on this as a paid job, it is still likely to happen, even if only for a short period.  The people who drive these things (who initially contacted you) are good at getting funding if they have a viable thing and a viable person to do it - they are also normally hard working in a passionate kind of way.
       
       If it does come off and is successful, as I am sure it would be, then you are 'in the system' and when this anything like this kind of thing comes up again you are already 'in the system' so to speak.  I know several people who are full time employed in this way and none of them know if any of the various contracts they have at any one time will continue past nextmonth or so - and it has been that way for years of continuous work !  It is just a fault of that particular funding system.
       
       So hang in there and keep pushing your contacts  . . .

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          Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

          thanks so much, i am fortunate my hubby is working, and eventually i may jut volunteer if nothing comes up as paid work, these people should be getting all these things,it seems unfair there is not enough funding for them, and there are lots of people like me sitting around doing very little. 
          
          ah well, communicating here is never a waste of time....... there is always something to learn, or discuss.

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       Uninvited Writerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Well...that sucks

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       Stacie Lposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I'm sorry they got your hopes up and then dropped them..I recently went through the same thing..
       I am going to stay semi- positive instead of fully positive for now on..lol

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    camloposted 13 years ago

    Hi Brenda! I seem to have missed your 'I haven't got a job i haven't got a job i haven't got a job' post. Really sorry to hear it, and I do hope they manage to obtain the funding necessary. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

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    CASE1WORKERposted 13 years ago

    oh that is rotten- i have been there too- axed before I started- but maybe it will lead to something better, that's what I am hoping

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