First Job Application In 2 Years

Good luck @Silenus

Go boyo, you'll do fine @Silenus!

I'm not attempting to steal your thunder but yesterday I got half an hours notice for an interview. I knew there was a possibility of it coming up this week but not half an hour before the 'chat about the job'. I received an email inforing me that they had contacted the appropriate people to organise a psychological assessment! This is not because of my bipolar but the nature of the work involved. Let's just say it can be rather emotionally challenging. I can't say any more about it.

Perhaps it's a bit premature but it's a very fast moving job and I must admit I'm excited. I'm not fussed about the psych assessment as I don't believe it will be a problem. Everyone knows about my bipolar so I've got nothing to hide. It's 24/7 rostered shifts but since I don't appear to have any circadian rhythms ( never had jet lag) it shouldn't pose a problem.

I've got my fingers crossed for you Si and for me too!

Hugzzz to all.

Crossing fingers, @Kurra! Best of luck with it all.

The job I'm applying for is a state government thing, and they sent me an email telling me that there may be psych evals and all of that stuff. But, as with you, I am an open book about it these days, have nothing to hide (for better or worse, because there is still unavoidable stigma out there), and feel that there will be no problems with a psych questionnaire, poke and prod... hahaha...

Wow .. finally I meet someone like me without circadian rhthyms .. @Kurra lol ... but you probably know how to use a metronome if needed .. well my wind teacher is mad about them ...

May the force be with you both @Silenus and @Kurra .. its not usually just luck

It is important and inspiring that neither of you are worried about the psych evaluations.

Exciting times @Silenus and @Kurra! All the best to both of you. How do you feel your interview went Kurra? Did you get a positive feeling about it? I find that's often a pretty good indicator. Kudos to both of you for being up front about your MIs... I don't have the balls for that just yet!

How is your application coming along Si? When you say it's a 100% fit do you mean with your skill set, or with your worldview? Do either of these take a hit in order to take the job, and will that be OK?

I like your three reasons for taking a job; I think in the past my jobs have centred on earning money and keeping busy - which probably led to me being completely dissatisfied with it and making my massive career change. I am looking forward to working to make a difference next year (or at least working towards that).

Hi @BeeGee,

The interview went really well particulalrly since I'd been given minimal time to research adequately.

Nevertheless I was able to give chapter and verse of the underlying legislation. The trick for me is to put that boring stuff to music, then I can basically quote it verbatim. I'm not blowing my trumpet here it just that by applying a melody to information it sticks hard. Music is how I make sense of my world. I was a professional muso for a long time. This is ongoing although I don't accept as many contracts as I used to do. I certainly left the interview with a feel good confidence. In addition they would not have arranged a psych assessment if they weren't seriously interested. The type our place does are long and extremely comprehensive.

Since I also spent many years studying psychology I know what is involved. Honesty and integrity go a looong way.

As for not being worried about who knows, I must admit that it took me 12 years to fully accept that I'm Kurra who happens to have bipolar. I'm far too lazy to try remember all the lies I'd have to if I didn't have it out in the open. That's something I couldn't handle at all.

That post diagnosis period can be an arduous time. You will know when the time is or isn't right for you.

Hope all is going well for you.

Hugzzz