Forum: The Lounge
24th December 2011, 21:41
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,803
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Forum: The Lounge
24th December 2011, 21:39
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,901
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Forum: The Lounge
11th December 2011, 14:47
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,602
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Forum: The Lounge
11th December 2011, 14:43
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
10th December 2011, 15:16
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,548
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
7th December 2011, 18:40
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,711
Re: Comparing to others and coming up short.....
I do sometimes, it's worst with my sister because she's like what I could have been if I'd never been crazy, but it really is so futile and pointless. What does it really matter what someone else...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
7th December 2011, 18:25
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,569
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
5th December 2011, 18:10
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,147
Re: are you good at your job
I think I'm pretty good, I am only a trainee at the moment so still learning but I have confidence in my intelligence and I really care about getting things right (I appreciate this job a lot after 4...
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Forum: The Lounge
4th December 2011, 15:19
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,353
Re: have you been or still go to university?
I am on other boards with a higher percentage where I do notice a vibe so I doubt that. Actually I think this site is one of the most varied I've posted on in terms of ages and backgrounds.
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Forum: The Lounge
4th December 2011, 15:09
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,353
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
4th December 2011, 13:11
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,959
Re: advice on declaring medical history
They can ask if you have a disability and if you would require special accomodations for interview (like making sure the location is wheelchair accessible) but nothing more specific than that. I...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
4th December 2011, 12:57
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,959
Re: advice on declaring medical history
Sign the contract first and then give the info and you should be fine. I would always recommend being honest about things, they might ask for a letter from your GP or something but they can't fire...
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Forum: The Lounge
4th December 2011, 12:53
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,414
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Forum: The Lounge
4th December 2011, 12:41
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,414
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
4th December 2011, 12:37
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,959
Re: advice on declaring medical history
It's really illegal for them to fire you because of medical issues, as long as you are capable of doing your duties then they have to work with you. They have already made the offer and sent the...
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Forum: The Lounge
4th December 2011, 12:32
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,353
Re: have you been or still go to university?
I have an MSci in Physics & Astrophysics :) I was ok with academic stuff at uni but really didn't socialise much, I was in a relationship most of that time that wasn't exactly healthy and yeah I...
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Forum: Room with a View
1st December 2011, 18:36
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,994
Re: Started volunteering..woop
Well done :) I was in a similar situation when I started volunteering in an Oxfam bookshop about 2 years ago and it was so helpful. I'm now working full time again in a great job, have been since...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
28th November 2011, 18:58
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,191
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Forum: The Lounge
27th November 2011, 15:47
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,897
Re: laser eye surgery
I don't think so ;) I've worn glasses for nearly 20 years now (got them in primary school) and I love them, I think I look really weird without them.
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Forum: The Lounge
27th November 2011, 13:33
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,245
Re: what are you looking forward to in 2012
going from a trainee to a junior at work, which means a pay rise and more perks :) (it is p.much automatic after your first year so it'll happen August hopefully)
new star trek film :d
I will...
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Forum: The Lounge
26th November 2011, 11:50
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,455
Re: Do you regularly give to charity?
You should be a bit wary about the bags you get through the door, some of them aren't real charities - they sell the clothes commercially and only give a small percentage to good causes.
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Forum: The Lounge
25th November 2011, 18:39
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,455
Re: Do you regularly give to charity?
I've had £5 a month DD go to the shelter where I got my kitty since I took him home (2005) and I used to send them more when I was in my old job. I volunteered for a year and a half at an Oxfam...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
25th November 2011, 18:31
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Re: Feel like a fool
I think you just feel afraid because you stepped out of your comfort zone a bit, that doesn't mean it was a bad thing to do :)
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
25th November 2011, 18:30
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,784
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
25th November 2011, 18:28
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,096
Re: The Inner Critic
I think it functions as a defense mechanism. It means we can't be hurt by people because they can't do anything worse than what we are already doing. We imagine the worst possible...
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