Guest guest Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 How did job interview go?? Rhonda Re: Rhonda - re my son Oh, just had to add - in community college, and probably at university, he couldn't do any work on a Sunday. Even around here. But could go do volunteer work with his church group. But re school, he would have assignments due, stop at midnight on Saturday (which was then Sunday a.m.). And could not start back til midnight Sunday (which is then Monday a.m.). So he would be up all " Sunday " night to finish assignments, as he is one to wait til last minute to do things, and have a morning class Monday. (meaning he'd know a project was due for a month, but work on it the last week, etc) I know he was that way at Chapel Hill/university. But by his last year, I also know he actually did study some on Sundays so I saw that as progress. Guess risk of failing pushed him! So, yeah, he still deals with his OCD daily. He's got a JOB interview, first one, yay! this Wednesday, so cross fingers he likes what they say and they like him! The Aspergers part just concerns me re job prospects.... Gee, more than the OCD, so OCD has taken a backseat for me regarding jobs. I think wanting to keep a job would push him past any difficulties at work.... > > > > - > > > > If you ever have time, can you tell the story of your son again? I've got it in bits and pieces but it would be great to hear all the way through. Did he ever take medication? What recovery path did he follow? How did you do it without a therapist? > > > > thanks bunches > > Rhonda > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Rhonda, he said he felt the interview went well! (fingers crossed!) I'm feeling much more relaxed that he got to Durham (a couple hours away) on his own, though he did say he caught himself speeding (I call him leadfoot, he goes too fast around curves, etc.). He has Aspergers too, so " typical " things are a concern for me with him, like driving. Anyway, he said he understood a lot of the job tasks, as he had done same/similar in college or studied about it. It's a trainee job - " technologist trainee " - where he would work in a clinical lab, something to do with DNA and genetic disorders, he would be " extracting DNA. " I know in the lab for his work-study job at Chapel Hill, it had to do with DNA too, so hoping that is a " plus " that he might actually get this job! But now that he can actually " get " to Durham, there are a lot of similar type companies there that he can apply to also if this doesn't work out, so feeling hopeful! Thanks for asking! > > How did job interview go?? > > Rhonda > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Wow, how wonderful that he did so well!! So glad for the step-up in driving to Durham. Re: - job interview Rhonda, he said he felt the interview went well! (fingers crossed!) I'm feeling much more relaxed that he got to Durham (a couple hours away) on his own, though he did say he caught himself speeding (I call him leadfoot, he goes too fast around curves, etc.). He has Aspergers too, so " typical " things are a concern for me with him, like driving. Anyway, he said he understood a lot of the job tasks, as he had done same/similar in college or studied about it. It's a trainee job - " technologist trainee " - where he would work in a clinical lab, something to do with DNA and genetic disorders, he would be " extracting DNA. " I know in the lab for his work-study job at Chapel Hill, it had to do with DNA too, so hoping that is a " plus " that he might actually get this job! But now that he can actually " get " to Durham, there are a lot of similar type companies there that he can apply to also if this doesn't work out, so feeling hopeful! Thanks for asking! > > How did job interview go?? > > Rhonda > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Chris Here I be, lurking in the shadows of the board after so many years! Couldn't help but comment & say KUDOS to your son. Good luck to him! My DD is still doing outstanding - getting through college without a hitch - thankfully. She is hob-nobbing (sp?) with the country stars and going to all sorts of business events through her internship in Nashville. We are very proud. There is light at the end of the tunnel for many! LT In a message dated 4/5/2012 10:31:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, @... writes: Rhonda, he said he felt the interview went well! (fingers crossed!) I'm feeling much more relaxed that he got to Durham (a couple hours away) on his own, though he did say he caught himself speeding (I call him leadfoot, he goes too fast around curves, etc.). He has Aspergers too, so " typical " things are a concern for me with him, like driving. Anyway, he said he understood a lot of the job tasks, as he had done same/similar in college or studied about it. It's a trainee job - " technologist trainee " - where he would work in a clinical lab, something to do with DNA and genetic disorders, he would be " extracting DNA. " I know in the lab for his work-study job at Chapel Hill, it had to do with DNA too, so hoping that is a " plus " that he might actually get this job! But now that he can actually " get " to Durham, there are a lot of similar type companies there that he can apply to also if this doesn't work out, so feeling hopeful! Thanks for asking! > > How did job interview go?? > > Rhonda > > ------------------------------------ Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), and Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ) You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our group and related groups are listed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Chris Here I be, lurking in the shadows of the board after so many years! Couldn't help but comment & say KUDOS to your son. Good luck to him! My DD is still doing outstanding - getting through college without a hitch - thankfully. She is hob-nobbing (sp?) with the country stars and going to all sorts of business events through her internship in Nashville. We are very proud. There is light at the end of the tunnel for many! LT In a message dated 4/5/2012 10:31:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, @... writes: Rhonda, he said he felt the interview went well! (fingers crossed!) I'm feeling much more relaxed that he got to Durham (a couple hours away) on his own, though he did say he caught himself speeding (I call him leadfoot, he goes too fast around curves, etc.). He has Aspergers too, so " typical " things are a concern for me with him, like driving. Anyway, he said he understood a lot of the job tasks, as he had done same/similar in college or studied about it. It's a trainee job - " technologist trainee " - where he would work in a clinical lab, something to do with DNA and genetic disorders, he would be " extracting DNA. " I know in the lab for his work-study job at Chapel Hill, it had to do with DNA too, so hoping that is a " plus " that he might actually get this job! But now that he can actually " get " to Durham, there are a lot of similar type companies there that he can apply to also if this doesn't work out, so feeling hopeful! Thanks for asking! > > How did job interview go?? > > Rhonda > > ------------------------------------ Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), and Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ) You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our group and related groups are listed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Chris Here I be, lurking in the shadows of the board after so many years! Couldn't help but comment & say KUDOS to your son. Good luck to him! My DD is still doing outstanding - getting through college without a hitch - thankfully. She is hob-nobbing (sp?) with the country stars and going to all sorts of business events through her internship in Nashville. We are very proud. There is light at the end of the tunnel for many! LT In a message dated 4/5/2012 10:31:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, @... writes: Rhonda, he said he felt the interview went well! (fingers crossed!) I'm feeling much more relaxed that he got to Durham (a couple hours away) on his own, though he did say he caught himself speeding (I call him leadfoot, he goes too fast around curves, etc.). He has Aspergers too, so " typical " things are a concern for me with him, like driving. Anyway, he said he understood a lot of the job tasks, as he had done same/similar in college or studied about it. It's a trainee job - " technologist trainee " - where he would work in a clinical lab, something to do with DNA and genetic disorders, he would be " extracting DNA. " I know in the lab for his work-study job at Chapel Hill, it had to do with DNA too, so hoping that is a " plus " that he might actually get this job! But now that he can actually " get " to Durham, there are a lot of similar type companies there that he can apply to also if this doesn't work out, so feeling hopeful! Thanks for asking! > > How did job interview go?? > > Rhonda > > ------------------------------------ Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), and Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ) You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our group and related groups are listed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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