A place to rant about things that wind you up ( keep it clean lol)

  • Thread starter Thread starter DMS260820
  • Start date Start date
PigglePuggle said:
Yes his class teacher is very good, she even bought a "free from" chocolate advent calendar for the class to have a chocolate each every day until Christmas and checked the ingredients with the allergy kids' mums first! But now his mum is too scared to let him have lunch at school because she's been told by the doctor another "bad episode" and he'll probably be in hospital for a while off food altogether until his guts heal... I mean how hard is it for the dinner ladies to make a quick jelly with some tinned fruit in to make a nice dessert for the allergy kids? We know the school gets an extra £20 per week for every specialist diet kid so I don't know why it doesnt stretch to a nice meal, he's not the only kid who's allergic or halal or has special food needs, its a huge school in a very diverse area :(
Click to expand...

The school I work at , I started off in the kitchen, we were an external company so possibly slightly different, but we had no extra allowance for allergy children and a very strict budget! But it isn't difficult, we would always look at the weeks menus and know which days the allergy children were eating and work out what alternatives to give them so they have similar to the rest of the school and actually sometimes it was just the fresh fruit for pudding. In our favour they are just gluten not dairy as well but it is wrong that someone ignored it. We also have a nut allergy child who is EpiPen if needed and we are all trained to administer it, despite being a nut free school we occasionally get the is child bringing in something they shouldn't.
 
That is so sad to hear @PigglePuggle and just shows a complete lack of respect for others decisions. Whether or not it's allergy or personal choice the fact that a parent has said their child should not eat something it should be very much respected. I have tried both gluten free and dairy free diets at different times in the past after reading about the effects on the hormone system and the possible implications for my endometriosis. I was struggling with the symptoms of endo and trying to avoid surgery. Yes it wasn't going to cause me any horrendous harm but I would have been very annoyed had someone disrespected my decision like that.
 
Migraines... Enough said. I always get a visual disturbance in the first instance. Except now I am pregnant and can't take much so popped some paracetamol and fingers crossed the excruciating headache and vomiting doesn't kick in
 
I'm incredibly annoyed at myself. I've been sleeping really weird hours lately (lunchtime til something like 8-10pm) and that means I haven't been able to stock the cupboards recently. So today I was still awake at 4pm and I thought I'd get myself a takeaway, then at least I could have something to eat. Ordered it with my last £20.
AND THEN I FELL ASLEEP.

I. FELL. ASLEEP.

So now I'm broke, hungry, too embarrassed to ever order from that takeaway again, lol, and I'm fuming with myself. Ahh, adult life.
 
Lorcan said:
The anti-reflective coating on glasses always makes me queasy and I have no idea why. I have reactions lenses and I couldn't really justify the expense of another coating on top of that...but then I'm not really complaining. More like why does something I need to be able to function in daily life with, have to cost upwards of £100+?
Click to expand...
I wear reading glasses and spend half of the day looking for them!I often find them on my head! :doh:
 
Lady Kelly said:
Migraines... Enough said. I always get a visual disturbance in the first instance. Except now I am pregnant and can't take much so popped some paracetamol and fingers crossed the excruciating headache and vomiting doesn't kick in
Click to expand...
I’ve just had a migraine and I’ve slept literally all day, from 12 til now (I’ll spare you the gory details)
I also get an aura before they start
Horrible things they are 😕
 
Feel free to ignore this, it’s just something I need to get off my chest. So, I love volunteering, really I do. But...I’ve been doing it for 12-13 years now, and honestly...I want a paid job. Been applying to everything I can and...nothing. Radio silence. No interviews, nothing. All the job centre can offer are work trials/work experience, and I’ve done enough of those to know they don’t lead anywhere. I’m 32, and just want to work.
 
Sonnet said:
Feel free to ignore this, it’s just something I need to get off my chest. So, I love volunteering, really I do. But...I’ve been doing it for 12-13 years now, and honestly...I want a paid job. Been applying to everything I can and...nothing. Radio silence. No interviews, nothing. All the job centre can offer are work trials/work experience, and I’ve done enough of those to know they don’t lead anywhere. I’m 32, and just want to work.
Click to expand...
Clearly the people at the jobs you have been applying to don't know what a wonderful, capable and caring person you are!
 
Sonnet said:
Feel free to ignore this, it’s just something I need to get off my chest. So, I love volunteering, really I do. But...I’ve been doing it for 12-13 years now, and honestly...I want a paid job. Been applying to everything I can and...nothing. Radio silence. No interviews, nothing. All the job centre can offer are work trials/work experience, and I’ve done enough of those to know they don’t lead anywhere. I’m 32, and just want to work.
Click to expand...

Please don't take this as offensive in any way as it is just supposed to be supportive. I work on a Building Better Opportunities project for a local advice agency. The funding is through the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. Our aim is to help people move closer to employment through building financial confidence and digital skills, we also have other projects in Leicester under the same funding tackling rural isolation, young people, parents and social inclusion. Up and down the country there are lots of these projects and all with different ways of breaking down barriers to help people progress. Over the last 3 years the biggest issue I have seen for my clients is confidence, the more you apply and don't hear or get knocked back the more your confidence waivers and it gets harder and harder. I don't know the projects in your area but I know there are a lot of good projects around that can support you in your goal. Have a look at this link for some in your area, might be worth contacting Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | The National Lottery Community Fund
 
@Sonnet sorry to hear that. I know it can be demoralising but you have skills that you need to sell. Good luck and keep trying. Hopefully something will come along soon where they call you for an interview.

PS I know about not hearing back! I applied for a job last year and had an interview. I didn’t hear back from them! Was surprised and quite angry actually!
 
@Sonnet sorry to hear that. I know it can be demoralising but you have skills that you need to sell. Good luck and keep trying. Hopefully something will come along soon where they call you for an interview.

PS I know about not hearing back! I applied for a job last year and had an interview. I didn’t hear back from them! Was surprised and quite angry actually!
 
I find that the problem with finding jobs is, internal vacancies, I have had every job I have got by word of mouth aswell, they were not advertised, today its who you know not what you know in alot of cases. This isn't fact but it's what I have seen alot of
 
Sonnet said:
Feel free to ignore this, it’s just something I need to get off my chest. So, I love volunteering, really I do. But...I’ve been doing it for 12-13 years now, and honestly...I want a paid job. Been applying to everything I can and...nothing. Radio silence. No interviews, nothing. All the job centre can offer are work trials/work experience, and I’ve done enough of those to know they don’t lead anywhere. I’m 32, and just want to work.
Click to expand...

I am so sorry @Sonnet it is totally demoralising. I left Cornwall after living there for 20 years partly because of the job situation, it broke my heart to leave but I needed full time all year round work after years of 3 part time seasonal jobs in the summer and hardly anything in the winter. Real jobs are so few and far between down there. I hope you find something very soon, volunteering does sometimes lead to paid employment so don't give up. My daughter got her job in Cornwall through her voluntary work, and I eventually got mine in Dorset the same way.
 
Lady Kelly said:
Please don't take this as offensive in any way as it is just supposed to be supportive. I work on a Building Better Opportunities project for a local advice agency. The funding is through the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. Our aim is to help people move closer to employment through building financial confidence and digital skills, we also have other projects in Leicester under the same funding tackling rural isolation, young people, parents and social inclusion. Up and down the country there are lots of these projects and all with different ways of breaking down barriers to help people progress. Over the last 3 years the biggest issue I have seen for my clients is confidence, the more you apply and don't hear or get knocked back the more your confidence waivers and it gets harder and harder. I don't know the projects in your area but I know there are a lot of good projects around that can support you in your goal. Have a look at this link for some in your area, might be worth contacting Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | The National Lottery Community Fund
Click to expand...

Thanks for the link! Didn’t find your post offensive at all. I have done a course with Positive People before, and it did help a bit.

Siikibam said:
@Sonnet sorry to hear that. I know it can be demoralising but you have skills that you need to sell. Good luck and keep trying. Hopefully something will come along soon where they call you for an interview.

PS I know about not hearing back! I applied for a job last year and had an interview. I didn’t hear back from them! Was surprised and quite angry actually!
Click to expand...

Eh, maybe. Not holding my breath, but just maybe!

SkyPipDotBernie said:
I find that the problem with finding jobs is, internal vacancies, I have had every job I have got by word of mouth aswell, they were not advertised, today its who you know not what you know in alot of cases. This isn't fact but it's what I have seen alot of
Click to expand...

Heard that before.

piggieminder said:
I am so sorry @Sonnet it is totally demoralising. I left Cornwall after living there for 20 years partly because of the job situation, it broke my heart to leave but I needed full time all year round work after years of 3 part time seasonal jobs in the summer and hardly anything in the winter. Real jobs are so few and far between down there. I hope you find something very soon, volunteering does sometimes lead to paid employment so don't give up. My daughter got her job in Cornwall through her voluntary work, and I eventually got mine in Dorset the same way.
Click to expand...

Trouble is most of the seasonal jobs are taken by students (not that I’m complaining about them, they need to work as well), but yes, it is pretty difficult down here. To be honest I probably wouldn’t want to work at one of the places I volunteer (animals are fine, people are...eh), but I’ll keep an ear out.
 
Anybody play an instrument here? I’ve started piano and while playing itself is easier than expected I always stumble when reading music 😕😂
 
Sophie B said:
Anybody play an instrument here? I’ve started piano and while playing itself is easier than expected I always stumble when reading music 😕😂
Click to expand...

I haven't played in years but used to play the flute. I struggle to read music. I can kind of vaguely follow it all but I always played best from hearing the piece played first and then having a go with the sheet music as guidance. Not fully a by ear player but not a reader either :))
 
Lady Kelly said:
I haven't played in years but used to play the flute. I struggle to read music. I can kind of vaguely follow it all but I always played best from hearing the piece played first and then having a go with the sheet music as guidance. Not fully a by ear player but not a reader either :))
Click to expand...
It just takes a while for my brain to process the notes if they’re not written now down, generally I can work it out if there’s a C somewhere, otherwise it’s just guess work! I’ve only been playing a couple months so I’m hoping I’ll improve!
 
Sophie B said:
Anybody play an instrument here? I’ve started piano and while playing itself is easier than expected I always stumble when reading music 😕😂
Click to expand...
I played the violin in secondary and then switched to the piano. I think it’s a case of practice and eventually you’ll be able to recognise the notes on sight. Have you read/done music before?

I would LOVE to do piano lessons. I was playing at grade five lever but never took any exams. A pity really.
 
Siikibam said:
I played the violin in secondary and then switched to the piano. I think it’s a case of practice and eventually you’ll be able to recognise the notes on sight. Have you read/done music before?

I would LOVE to do piano lessons. I was playing at grade five lever but never took any exams. A pity really.
Click to expand...
I did keyboard when I was like six, but then my sisters quit and I didn’t want to do it by myself, regret it really because it could've helped a lot now!
 
I have woken up for the third day in a row feeling queasy :vom: only this time I have a migraine thrown in too and keep feeling giddy every time I stand up! :bye: I have to be better by Saturday as I'm "doing Christmas" and am cooking for 11 family members. It also doesn't help that I'm very worried about my Bestest Ever friend (the sister I never had) who is having a major operation today.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top