pearl Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Doesnt time fly when you're having fun! All pretty good. He got excellent in: Timekeeping/attendance Following safe work practices Attitude to work Relationships with colleagues Teamwork Satisfactory in: Motivation & confidence And just one poor: Initiative & ability to work alone. (But the additional comments were v understanding about this) At one time the "poor" would have devastated him, & he'd have ignored all the good stuff, but not now, he was happy with the review. He has spent the weekend creating a fab powerpoint presentation for college, going through what he does at work. Even included some jokes! He's nervous about doing it but its only 4 mins & he's well prepared. And to end a pretty good day, he's got an invite to his colleagues 18th birthday bash in February! I think we can safely say all that is pretty damn positive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llisa32 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Thats fantastic!! Huge well done to JP Long may it continue <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Wow.....JP has done so well, that's brilliant, as a fellow Mum I can totally understand the bits you are most chuffed with the bits I would probably be most worried about. Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Thanks guys. I'm learning to enjoy the good times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Well done JP - and well done his brilliant mum! <'> K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted January 7, 2008 That is brilliant news Pearl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Great news Pearl..........and well done JP! Annie xx <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASue67 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Fantastic! You must be so proud of him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted January 8, 2008 That's really really great :clap: At one time the "poor" would have devastated him, & he'd have ignored all the good stuff, but not now, he was happy with the review. This is the thing I really struggle with and I'm determined to work on this year - any tips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Well done JP and Pearl.Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 8, 2008 That's really really great :clap: This is the thing I really struggle with and I'm determined to work on this year - any tips? I dont think its a particularly AS thing Mumble, more of a personality trait, I think lots of us are inclined to focus on the one negative in a sea of positives. I think with JP it was that he felt the review was fair, & overwhelmingly positive, so he was able to cope with the one negative thing. And even that was qualified - they stressed he could do his routine tasks with minimal supervision, it was more the unfamiliar he struggled with. I suppose its looking at the overall picture & being satisfied with less than perfect, which he does find hard. Its about being "good enough" I suppose. As for me, I am now really really trying not to worry & to enjoy this time - I thought, surely if there were major problems they would use a review to highlight them, & let me know if they were struggling with him. And they havent, so I am trying to go with the flow more & step back. It dont come naturally! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted January 8, 2008 <'> <'> <'> Love Frang xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Wow, that's amazing, really great review. To get an excellent in 'relationhsips with colleagues' must be particularly pleasing for you, sounds like a dream come true. Enjoy. <'> ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Fabulous Pearl, huge well done to JP Blimey, that six month's went quick didn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooke Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Thats great news pearl well done JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lya of the Nox Report post Posted January 8, 2008 woo hoo that be brill :notworthy: x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks all! Yes its flown by, Baggy. He starts his new placement next month. Ooh forgot to add - he finally, after much nagging prompting from me, asked about claiming college expenses, & discovered he could claim lunch money as well as travel money even though he takes sandwiches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bard Report post Posted January 8, 2008 What a lovely review, and with more experience, he may find that taking the initiative becomes a little less stressful. You must be so proud of him, thank you for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennibond Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Doesnt time fly when you're having fun! All pretty good. He got excellent in: Timekeeping/attendance Following safe work practices Attitude to work Relationships with colleagues Teamwork Satisfactory in: Motivation & confidence And just one poor: Initiative & ability to work alone. (But the additional comments were v understanding about this) At one time the "poor" would have devastated him, & he'd have ignored all the good stuff, but not now, he was happy with the review. He has spent the weekend creating a fab powerpoint presentation for college, going through what he does at work. Even included some jokes! He's nervous about doing it but its only 4 mins & he's well prepared. And to end a pretty good day, he's got an invite to his colleagues 18th birthday bash in February! I think we can safely say all that is pretty damn positive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennibond Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Hi pearl ive only looked at this site a couple of tiem but i picked up what you were talking about my son is 23 nd i believe he is AS undiagnosed. He has not yet had a job that you can call a job and when he did always was let go. It really gives you that sinking feeling. its great to see that your son has had a good report, keep focusing on those posatives. welldone everyone jenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Hi jenn Thankyou. I hope things start to look up for you & your son soon. Would he be interested in getting diagnosed so he can get support in his next job perhaps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted January 9, 2008 I'm glad he did well. I'm glad he feels pleased with the feedback. I hope he manages to keep improving and enjoying it too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Thanks David. He didnt do his presentation today, the tutor said he needed a couple of extra slides outlining where he works & the mission statement. Thats where we are noticing the difference, at 6th form he'd have come home with clear notes explaining that. Still I reckon he did a pretty good job otherwise, & he can do it next week as they cant get through everyone at once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortcake Report post Posted January 11, 2008 love hearing all your sons achivements gives me so much hope for the future well done JP! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Thanks shortcake! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
