Introduction

[Frenchie083]

Hi my previous job before working for the hearing aid implants company was for a debt collection agency as a Correspondence Administrator inputting information on Spreadsheets.

I was there for ten years but unfortunately the workplace became toxic which affected my mental health badly and made me question my worth.

After being made redundant when the company moved to Leeds I rested for a couple of months then I started job searching doing various temporary assignments using my warehouse experience. In between these I had a few interviews for office work/position but never succeeded as while I got great feedback that I sounded like a great candidate they went with someone else. I experienced this with every interview I had and the feedback while positive I found was not helpful as I felt there was nothing I could improve on and could keep going until I succeeded.

Over time I got despondent and wondered if I would ever get another permanent job. I worked for a company who deal with magazine subscriptions who always wanted me back each month when their orders came in for at least six days.

But this wasn’t going to get me permanent work which was a major concern for me.

I eventually got a call from Reed with the offer of my current job on a temporary contract. After proving myself in the position for six months I was offered the job.

I believe until I came along they found it difficult to find someone who could manage the job.

Even with my ability which has improved as I am processing information quicker and stocking up faster and getting lots done there is loads to do and I can’t cover everything the company is aware of this and has got me a helper who works part time to assist me in managing the workload.

It is a great place to work as the company cares about their staff and their mental health and wants them to enjoy their work each and every day.

I am very happy in this job and I want to stay with them.

[Annabellelily Community friend]

Hi there, I’m glad to hear that after some struggles in the past, you’re happy in your current job — welcome to the community

[Frenchie083 in reply to Annabellelily]

Hi, sorry been busy today volunteering at the Blue Cross animal charity in Weybridge. I work there as an Administrator and a Social Media Volunteer posting pictures of the front of the shop when asked by the Manager during special events Easter, Christmas etc. I have been doing virtual marathons I am currently taking on four long distance challenges and have gained a friend in the Conqueror Community at some point we have agreed to take on a team challenge together. I either exercise at the gym using exercise bikes and Motion Trainers for a couple of hours each day. I sometimes use the exercise bike in my flat too for a couple of hours as well. It all counts towards the completion of these Marathons. I also cooked some Meatballs, Chips and Beans today.