As I said in previous posts
It's a two year course
Business and computers
Specifically for adults who want to go back to learning
It's ideal for me
I've been out of education for a long time
So it's a nice way to ease back in to it
I woke up at 5am
I knew I would sleep anymore
So I got up
And sat with the dogs for a while
Watched some tv
And dozed on the couch
The interview was on my mind all morning
I knew it would be more of a chat than a formal interview
But I still wanted to do as well as I could
The interview was at 2 15pm
So I got dressed at about one
I changed my outfit slightly
And added a blue shirt instead of a white t-shirt
As I thought it looked a bit smarter
My Dad was here
So he drove me
And we set off at about 1 30pm
After a couple of stops
We arrived at the school at 2pm
My Dad went and parked
And I went straight in
I saw a sign telling me where to go
I saw some seats and a girl looking very nervous
I asked her if I was at the right place
She said I was
She seemed super nervous
I tried to make small talk
But she wasn't interested
After a few minutes a girl came out of the interview room
And the girl next to me was called in
When I get nervous
I always have to pee
So I went for a quick one
When I got back to my seat
I realised I could hear practically every word of the interview
A heard a couple of questions
And filed them mentally so I would have the answers if I was asked too
Soon the girl came out
She wished me good luck
Which was nice of her
Then the door opened again
And it was my turn
My heart gave a flutter of anxiety
And I walked in to the room
There were two women there
They told me their names and who they were
But for the life of me I can't remember
I sat down
And the interview began
They asked me where I'd heard about the course
What interest did I have in the subjects
What exams I had
They saw from my application that I was on disability benefit
And explained that I need to write to social welfare to tell them I am doing the course
They also mentioned the possibility that my payment could be stopped after one year
Which is worrying
And something I'll have look into
I've been on disability benefit since I was first admitted to hospital in 2008
It's great because they kind of leave you alone
And only check up on you every few years
I was also able to work a few hours over the years
But having the payment cut would cause me a lot of problems
Anyway
Back to the interview
They asked me about previous work
Where I had lived
Had I done any voluntary work
Thankfully I remembered that I had
When I was an exam scribe
Then asked if there was any reason that I wouldn't make it in to the course
I took this as my opportunity to tell them about the fact that I've struggled with eating disorders
They asked how that would manifeste itself
I said it would probably be a mental thing at first
A crisis of confidence
Or experiencing anxiety
I did however
Emphasise that I am the bed I've been in a long time
And hoped to continue that way
They really were very nice
And said they would do everything to support and help me
I felt so relaxed and comfortable
And got such a good vibe
After a few more questions
I couldn't believe I when they said it was lovely to meet me
And just like that
It was all over
I couldn't believe it
I felt like I had just sat down
They told me that the offer letters would be posted tomorrow
So I'll be waiting for mine with baited breath
I left the interview feel positive and hopeful
The only stumbling block is the issue of my payment
Which more than likely will be stopped if I do this course
I guess I have to weigh up which is more important
I will also speak to my mum who works in adult education
Or used to work should I say
As she retires this week
I'll find out as much information as I can
And make a decision the
I feel wrecked tired after the interview though
I was a bit wound up about it all morning
And it's just nice to have it over and done with
Also
Thank you all for your comments, texts and emails wishing me well
It really means a lot
Right
I'm off to have a little nap
Are you on the next post....