So, after sending out countless applications and trying every platform under the sun, I finally landed an interview—the first real one in a long time. And how did it happen? Good old-fashioned word of mouth. A casual conversation at the gym with a new buddy, who’s also job hunting, led to a connection. Crazy how that works.
I’ve been anxious about getting back into the workforce, especially after my stroke. It messed with my memory and communication more than anything, and since I’ve spent my career in education, that’s a huge deal. The idea of juggling multiple people in a fast-paced environment still feels overwhelming, but this opportunity is different. It’s a small setting, mostly one-on-one, working with students with disabilities. It’s a new lane for me—I’ve always been in higher ed—but honestly, this feels like a divine setup.
In some ways, I feel like I’m navigating my own kind of disability now, and maybe there’s something powerful in that. Maybe we’ll find a balance and help each other in ways I can’t even predict yet.
The phone interview went well, the in-person interview was even better, and it looks like I’ll be starting soon. I’m anxious but excited. Just trying to stay open to where my career and talents can take me on this post-stroke journey.
@blerdman such great news. Well done and wishing you success on the next chapter in your life. My first part time job after my stroke was working with adults with brain injury, although I had never qualified as rehabilitation support worker I was qualified in my life skills and experience! I loved my job in Scotland and looked forward to it every day. I got so much from it I gained structure to my life and without realizing it at the time, the people I worked with actually ended up helping myself overcome my insecurities, anyway enough about me going on lol, let us know how things go
. Good luck in the new job
it sounds like an excellent opportunity for you and a great match for your skills.