u/Life-Arugula3692

i realise that this may sound really silly but i have horrible anxiety

i’ve been offered a job but they won’t proceed with giving a start date until they get two references. My job gave them a reference when they asked yesterday but my other reference hasn’t responded (on holiday). I would have offered an alternative reference but they were down as my references when I applied two months ago and I didn’t consider potential holidays.

I apologised and offered an alternative reference (academic), as ive never had another job (i haven’t lied about my work history by the way).

I know this sounds silly but i’m really anxious that they’re going to take the job offer away from me over this, I know that they will give me a good reference but im worried that the new job will think i’ve lied and that it’s a huge red flag that i’ve had to give an alternative reference. I’m also worried that they’ll think that it’s taking too long.

Sorry for sounding so ridiculous, just want to know if my fears are real

Hi! I’ve been using MAC’s mineralise skinfinish pressed powder for a while and I do enjoy it.

I use it on a ‘lighter’ makeup day to set my concealer and I love how it makes my skin look.

I was just wondering if anyone had any good alternatives for the powder? I’m looking into trying more pressed powders but i’m not sure where to start.

A couple of powders that have caught my eye are the KOSAS cloud set and Charlotte Tilbury flawless finish, so if anyone has any thoughts on them i’d really appreciate it. I’d also really appreciate any budget friendly recommendations :)

I occasionally get to work from home at my job, and tomorrow I can because I have an appointment, but i’m convinced that i’m getting fired. I do all my work but i’m convinced that everyone thinks i’m lazy and I don’t deserve this job.

I’ve been getting really stressed about going to work too, it’s been causing me to loose sleep, not eat and feel sick constantly. I can’t stop thinking about it no matter what I do.

I’m looking for another job too but every time I get a rejection I take it personally and worry that i’ll be stuck here forever in a dead end job.

I would go to the doctors about this but if I get signed off work because of it I don’t think it would make me feel better as everyone will hate me more and i’ll get fired for being off. I can’t bear the thought of this being the rest of my life and I can’t see the end in sight

Hi all

I have an assessment day for an apprenticeship this week, but I have no idea what to expect/ prepare?

It will only last 40 minutes according to the email I got, the apprenticeship is for a HR role at a council, the job description is just basic stuff (do you have GCSEs, can you use a laptop).

I can’t really figure out what is going to happen there, if I had to guess i’d say it would be an assessment to make sure that I can use a computer?

Has anyone done anything similar or give me any tips on what to do ty in advance :)

Bit of a weird situation here.

I applied to a couple of vacancies with this company a while back all at the same time as I thought I was suited to them. I got to interview stage with one of them but I got rejected afterwards.

I’ve now been invited to interview again for a different position, next week.

It’s a small company so it will be the same people interviewing me so i’m very wary of them already have making their minds up on me prior to the interview. It would also make me about 50 times more nervous during the interview.

Is it worth me attending this interview? has this happened to anyone else before, and how should I prepare for this if I do go

Bit of a weird situation here.

I applied to a couple of vacancies with this company a while back all at the same time as I thought I was suited to them. I got to interview stage with one of them but I got rejected afterwards.

I’ve now been invited to interview again for a different position, next week.

It’s a small company so it will be the same people interviewing me so i’m very wary of them already have making their minds up on me prior to the interview. It would also make me about 50 times more nervous during the interview.

Is it worth me attending this interview? has this happened to anyone else before, and how should I prepare for this if I do go

i can do this job in my sleep as well which is the worst bit. I prepared for it for ages and learnt everything inside and out.

First 10 mins were great, I was getting along great with the other team member and she said hopefully ill see you soon before I headed over to the interview.

They couldn’t have cared less about me being there, they mentioned that they fill lots of positions internally (should’ve been the first hint), then they started asking me questions

My mind went blank on so many of them. I couldn’t stop stuttering while answering and I had to ask them to clarify multiple times. They asked me what would I bring to the role and I genuinely couldn’t think of anything to say even though I could bring so much. I stuttered something out but I wanted to end the call and run away.

I feel like such an embarrassment, i keep repeating what i said over and over in my head. im so worried ill never find another job based on my inability to interview

i can do this job in my sleep as well which is the worst bit. I prepared for it for ages and learnt everything inside and out.

First 10 mins were great, I was getting along great with the other team member and she said hopefully ill see you soon before I headed over to the interview.

They couldn’t have cared less about me being there, they mentioned that they fill lots of positions internally (should’ve been the first hint), then they started asking me questions

My mind went blank on so many of them. I couldn’t stop stuttering while answering and I had to ask them to clarify multiple times. They asked me what would I bring to the role and I genuinely couldn’t think of anything to say even though I could bring so much. I stuttered something out but I wanted to end the call and run away.

I feel like such an embarrassment

potentially silly question here

Looking at applying to do my masters/graduate program in social work in September but in the meantime im looking at doing some volunteering to get a little bit of a feel for things.

Issue is im not sure where to start?? I’ve searched for opportunities near me but its either sending me in circles or they don’t seem very relevant.

I work full time so during the week is a bit of a no go unless there’s remote opportunities available. Weekends are fine.

I’ve got previous experience in volunteering, about 5 months in total. Im not entirely sure where to look for volunteering opportunities or if anyone has any ideas on where to find any/ where they volunteered too?

Ty in advance

hi all

I graduated last year and ever since ive been feeling very very lost.

I have a humanties/social science degree for context.

I work in admin at the moment and im so mind numbingly bored. The work is repetitive and boring, I mostly have nothing to do so it gets extra boring. I can’t go anywhere in this job and it makes a silly small amount of money.

The idea of just working a job similar to this for the next 40 odd years fills me with dread to no end. Im not challenged in anyway and it feels like my brain is turning to mush.

I’m most drawn into working in local government, especially in social services. It’s been on my mind for nearly a year and i just feel really drawn to it. The challenges in it don’t phase me and I really am drawn to basically every area of it, I believe I can really find my niche there.

I want a job that is varied and challenging that actually feels worth it and is rewarding. I am an organised person and (generally) of sound mind and i don’t easily get stressed, if i do get stressed I can manage it well.

If anyone has any advice on potential careerfor me to explore or even any advice, I would be so greatful!