bid Report post Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Those of you who have been around since Krism days may have followed my DS' journey from being a very unwell 14 year old when I first joined, to the fight for a Statement and then his fantastic progress once he was at a residesi special school for AS and then the way the mainstream FE system set him up to fail... I know I have bored you with shared my news about his job with the egalitarian supermarket since he started part-time there in 2007, eventually becoming full-time last year. Anyway, now I think I'm going to burst!! The branch he works at are expanding into neighbouring premises and... ...they've asked him to join the management team as one of two deputy managers in the new expanded store!! :o Boho [Oh, and he's still sporting a mohawk Although I have noticed he's not coloured it again since the unfortunate experience with the burgundy dye which coloured his shaved scalp a fetching shade of pink! ] Edited May 20, 2009 by bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted May 20, 2009 Congrats 'auriel' - what you gonna do if they say you've got to cut your hair? staff idiscount on 'freefrom' too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Not sure if they do 'free-from'... If I do venture into his store, he corners me and tries to make me buy BOGOFs, etc. And every meal-time is enhanced by a running commentary on how much everything we are eating costs in the egalitarian supermarket Boho Edited May 20, 2009 by bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted May 20, 2009 great news! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniels-mum Report post Posted May 20, 2009 That is fantastic news, Im not surprised you are so proud as thats a great achievement for anyone even without AS so you have every right to be a super proud mum and tell everyone about it! I worked at a supermarket for quite a few years and never had such a good social life as I did back then, in fact you've got me thinking now ha ha xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane Report post Posted May 20, 2009 This is brilliant news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Thank you, guys! I would definmitely recommend the egalitarian supermarket if anyone has a teenager perhaps wanting to try a Saturday job, etc. Most? branches are very small, maybe 4 or 5 staff, and my son works at the one on our residential estate. So the environment isn't too overwhelming and generally as a company they seem extremely accepting of difference. They have certainly seen beyond my son's hair and the fact he has severe dyspraxia so he has huge difficulties writing by hand, etc. I have noticed this acceptance about other staff too, so I don't think it's just my son. Boho I have to confess I have over this news... Edited May 20, 2009 by bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted May 20, 2009 Oh bid ... <'> Just back from Rome, tired & emotional anyway, catching up on the forum, & I read this & I'm & all at the same time. In your own words - MOST EXCELLENT! Give that boy a hug from another mum of a 19 year old <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mum of 3 Report post Posted May 20, 2009 Well done that boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted May 20, 2009 Fantastic news.Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
call me jaded Report post Posted May 20, 2009 Well done all of you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted May 20, 2009 Fantastic news! <'> . I remember all the hassles as though it were yesterday,so glad he's found his niche. In this day and age, to secure a job like that is brilliant. I'll have to come and do some shopping there. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted May 20, 2009 Congratulations to Auriel!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Chuffed to bits for you. That's a real achievement Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Bid that is truly brilliant news, I can remember all the worry years back , about what the future held, you must be so pleased , and a big hands up for Auriel too.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Well done Auriel <'> Bid give yourself a pat on the back, it's well deserved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyanne Report post Posted May 30, 2009 oh bid this is such fantastic news well done to A hope he really enjoys it x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted May 30, 2009 Sorry, must have missed this the first time round - but that's great news :thumbs: [Oh, and he's still sporting a mohawk Although I have noticed he's not coloured it again since the unfortunate experience with the burgundy dye which coloured his shaved scalp a fetching shade of pink! ] :shame: Dying oneself pink is my forte - I'll have him know the look is copyright... If I do venture into his store, he corners me and tries to make me BOGOF :o Well that's not a very nice way to treat his mother now, is it? I blame the parents... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted May 30, 2009 Sooo pleased to hear, its wonderful news, wish my own 19 yrold would get a move on! <'> <'> <'> Enid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks again, everyone, for all your kind thoughts!! Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sally44 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 I'm welling up Good news! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 Fantastic news, well done that young man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
