Jobs!

Hi All
I know this is off topic but I just had to let you know this exciting news!

My husband lost his job in December, after 13 years there, but today he started a new job at our local hospital. He has never worked for the NHS before (UK), so it is all completely new for him, but it is great news that he has got another job.

And tonight I've applied for a new job!! I worked for the NHS for 32 years, from age 17, but last year took early retirement at 50 due to ongoing cardiac problems. It was not ill health retirement so I am allowed to take up another job to top up my pension.

The hospital where hubby is now working are advertising for Bank Admin staff....so you work as & when needed. As I did admin work for 11 years in my last post, I'm hoping I might have success with my application. Two of my line managers from my old job have said they'd be delighted to give me references.

When I took early retirement last year, my plan was always to go back to work part time once my cardiac problems were sorted out & I felt well enough. I think I'm finally feeling well enough, which is fantastic. But I will be checking with my EP in 4 weeks, when I see him in clinic, to make sure he is happy for me to return to work.

Just had to share all this exciting news with you all.....

Best wishes
Janey

7 Comments

Good news

by admin - 2013-04-17 08:04:53

Janey,

I'm glad for you. It must be a releif for you and your husband now that he is back to work. All the best with your search for part-time work.

Blake

WOW

by Zia - 2013-04-17 09:04:27

Good news, sounds like things are finally looking up, wishing you all the best.

Congrats

by Jax - 2013-04-18 01:04:28

I'm so glad that you are feeling well enough to work.

Friends

by Janey L - 2013-04-18 05:04:18

Hi all. Thank you so much for all your kind, positive & encouraging replies.

I am a bit upset tonight as some so called friends of our family, who we have known for some 32 years, have said to me "you should not be going back to work, you are too ill"!!! Really??? First I've heard about it!!! They think that anyone with a PM is disabled & an invalid.
Actually, I'm more than a bit upset....I'm really cross at their terrible attitude. I have never thought of myself as disabled or an invalid, just because I have a PM. And I feel better than I've felt in the 4 years since all my arrythmia problems started.

My initial reaction was to explain to them all the reasons why I'm going back to work. But then I thought, why should I? They have a totally blinkered view of people with PM's. The same people said to me a few years ago, when I sold my car & gave up driving (simply because hubby has a car too & we don't need two)..."well of course, you can't possibly be allowed to drive now you have a PM". Unbelievable.

Anyway, they have deflated my excitement a bit tonight.

I had intended to discuss my work plans with my EP in clinic in 4 weeks, to make sure he is happy for me to go back....so I'm not just going back with no medical input.

Has anyone else found some people to be so negative about PM's? Especially people who don't even have a PM themselves & wouldn't know what life is like with one.

By the way, hubby enjoyed his first day of training in his new job today.

Thank you for listening!

Best wishes
Janey

friendship

by Hope - 2013-04-18 07:04:03

Hi! Janey, I do understand your feelings about long time friends comments. You know both your capabilities and limitations better than anyone else. Perhaps, while your friends said the.wrong thing at the time, you could consider forgiving them if they have stood by you while you were getting to this point. So many family members and friends distance themselves from those whose lives have suddenly changed that loyal friendship should count for something. When our daughter went with God, there were words spoken to me that were not what I wanted to hear......I am so sorry for your loss. Those are common words used to express sympathy. I did not lose my daughter. She is with God and all that she was while here
is safely in my heart to share. I knew that people were trying to comfort me and were at a loss for words, so I silently thanked God for them caring enough to try. At least your friends care enough to be there and show concern. Do go to work if you and your doctor agre on it and show.them what Janey can do. Try to forgive and enjoy them and your job. Take care. Hopeful Heart

Educate them

by Grateful Heart - 2013-04-18 10:04:00

Long time friends are probably just looking out for you. They think they are saying the right thing.

I take every opportunity to educate family and friends. They don't know much about our devices and neither did we. We've learned so much because we are the ones with the devices. I find it puts their mind at ease and then they won't treat you with kid gloves.

While in the Doctors office a few months back, a man started talking to me and told me his cardiac condition and asked me why I was there. When I told him, he raised his eyebrows....he didn't expect it I guess. He started asking me a lot of questions about it and I gladly answered them. I figure maybe his new found information may help someone he knows....you never know. Not to mention the fact that I guess I talk to anybody...lol.

32 years is a long time friendship. I have some of those myself...can be pretty rare.

Greatful Heart

Best of luck Janey

by IAN MC - 2013-04-18 11:04:27

Think of those massive bonuses that you will get if you are offered a job in banking ... hope you get it !

Ian x

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