u/SunnyShineKitty88

In year 11 in the early 2000s, we went on a trip to a farm, a historical site, or a similar location. I forgot now, but I remember that straight after, our teacher, who drove a minibus, joked with us about who wanted to go to the Morrisons supermarket. Obviously, we said no because we still thought it was a joke. When we turned into the Morrisons car park, we all went in with the teacher and saw her doing her shopping as she wanted, with us just following the teacher and watching her get the groceries. If it were today, I think she would be in trouble.

People who are working or have worked with children or adults with SEND, what is it like to deal with people with different types of SEND, from mild to profound disabilities? What is it like to work with them every day, if in a care home, with families, or in SEND schools Is awarded still?

I kinda do remember it a little where you get paid to go to the 6th form or college as an award, and you have to follow the rules. I know England stopped about 15 years ago and was replaced by something else. What was it actually like, and how strict was it? Also, not everyone got it for some reason if their parents worked.

Is there any job where people get paid to go to work every day, do little or no work at all, like just photocopying, using the computer, and talking to people at work? If so, what jobs are they?

If you worked in an indoor business at the famous Oasis Market, tell your stories about the dramas or customers while you were there, before it was closed down altogether?

It could be for any reason, but I was rude and selfish one day. My Year 11 class went to a careers fair and saw my mum and nan waving. I screamed and cried like a toddler in front of the other students and teachers because I didn’t want them there. My careers teacher did say she’d bring some leaflets for me to take home, I promise. I saw them walking away and knew it was wrong. I shouted their names, but it was too late, and I cried while they left. When I got home, she wasn’t happy and was clearly embarrassed and angry. A year later, I cried in Sixth Form as I saw Year 11 going to a careers fair in the corridor. I did try to tell the head of Sixth Form, but she didn’t understand, and I was forced to make another excuse to cover it up. It was my fault; I was a teenager at the time, and I still regret it. but only my careers teacher didn’t act that way to tell to go home to make me feel better, I think she’s made worse.

What’s yours?

I read about an Exeter University Master's graduate who applied to 500 jobs that pubs won’t hire for. It makes me think why some prefer to be influencers or their own bosses, as it’s easier and more profitable. Even with an Oxbridge degree, I imagine how hard it is to find a job despite sending many CVs, so some choose an easier route.