annie Report post Posted April 8, 2006 After months of trying to get Alex some work experience and worrying about what he's going to to when he leaves school this year, DH has just called me and told me that somebody who he knows has offered to take Alex on to do work experience . I've told Alex and he is over the moon, to put it mildly . Alex has to go this week to have a look around and meet everyone. Hubby said that they've already sorted out exactly what Alex will be doing. Better still, they've said that if everything goes ok, they are willing to take him on full-time when he leaves school in July (where's the fingers crossed smilie? ). The company sets up the cameras and the things that the cameras go on (very technical description I know ) for TV and film sets. Alex knows what a fantastic opportunity this is and I know he's going to give it his best shot Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Annie Alex That is the most wonderful news I've heard in a long time. I will be keeping my fingers crossed that it all goes well. Good luck Alex Annie, you must be a turmoil of all sorts of emotions, I'm so pleased for you all. Lauren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle Report post Posted April 8, 2006 <'> Annie <'> I am so happy for all of you that your post has made me This is brilliant news Carole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Hi Carole/Lauren, Thank you <'> . For years I've been dreading what was going to happen when it came to leaving school. This is such a huge step for Alex (as it is for all our children), to be given this opportunity is brilliant. The company are aware of Alex's difficulties and are not seeing them as a problem in any way . Annie xx PS Carole, I had a big too when I found out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tez Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Annie what fantastic news for you and Alex. It's reassuring to know that there are people who are willing to give our children a chance to prove themselves. It must be a big relief to you all. Fingers crossed it leads to a fantastic career for Alex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Annie, Got a lump in my throat. This is wonderful news. I'm thrilled for Alex. You must be over the moon. If I ever manage to get my son back to work, this is the type of job he would love. Keep us posted. Nellie <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elaine1 Report post Posted April 8, 2006 oh fabulous, i bet he loves it too <'> . better than mcdonalds eh lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
board Report post Posted April 8, 2006 well done all the best i know how hard it is i have a son 22 next month he has dislexic and leaning diff he as been trying hard to find work i phoned rempoly last week and they found him a job he is a diffrent boy he loves it thats all they need is a change so all the best to you and your son tell him well done from me jill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LKS Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Annie brilliant news I bet you are all really chuffed Enjoy it Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Wow thats amazing news, pleased for you all especially Alex, hope he enjoys it <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted April 8, 2006 really pleased for alex,i love it when our kids on this site have achievements,it does cheer me up,like caroles matthews party etc,i really hope it goes well for alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindy-lou Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Thats wonderful Annie My nephew would be soooo Jealous!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asereht Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Oh Annie,what great news I have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes.Well done.I hope it's the start of something big for Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted April 8, 2006 I've just seen this, Annie - I'm so thrilled for you, what fantastic news and what a load off your mind! And for the company for giving him this chance. I hope L gets a similar lucky break one day Well done Alex! K xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarerQuie Report post Posted April 8, 2006 What brilliant news.I hope that it works out well and that this leads to better things.xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Oh Annie!! That's just the best news ever!! I'm absolutely thrilled for all of you <'> Your lad is just lovely, and really deserves such a wonderful opportunity!! Bid <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullet Report post Posted April 8, 2006 That's excellent news Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted April 8, 2006 <'> Thank you so much everybody <'> Alex is so excited just to be able to do work experience at this place. He is one happy little . Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted April 8, 2006 That's really great news! Well done A! Now - have you told him about his 'rent' and his council tax, and his 'kitty money' ... i know it's early days, but you have to get in quick, you know How much spending monety are you going to let him keep??? No, seriously, Alex.... No. SERIOUSLY, Alex bd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted April 8, 2006 We have already given him the bad news . We had an interesting conversation with Alex last night before he was given the ok. Alex said to us. "Well I wont need to buy a house for a while, will I?". I replied, "I don't think you should worry about things like that at the moment". His reply, "No Mum, I was thinking about buying a flat first" . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Just spotted this. Wow, one lucky young man, what an opportunity. Hope it goes even better than you all hope. Good luck Alex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook Report post Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) That's great news Annie. Hope this leads to a job for Alex after leaving school. Sounds like it's a good job as well. Brook Edited April 8, 2006 by Brook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted April 9, 2006 ..........Annie........... ................brill news........... .........wasn,t around yesterday.....sorry I,m late.............. .............this is brill..............Tell Alex his aunty Suze sends him a big lipsticky powdery kiss and a big massive(of course).....booby wooby hug....... <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zemanski Report post Posted April 9, 2006 Wot? Not working in an egg-packing factory? I hope he loves it. Well done! nemo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hallyscomet Report post Posted April 9, 2006 Wot? Not working in an egg-packing factory? I hope he loves it. Well done! nemo they will never let that one rest This is great news Annie, so happy for you and Alex way to go Alex. Hailey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted April 9, 2006 <'> Thanks Guys <'> Suze - Alex is still in bed . I'll let him know when he gets up . Nemo - It goes without saying that his first choice was with the egg-packing factory. Unfortunately, when he received their offer, he thought it was a yolk Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted April 9, 2006 I am absolutely 'eggstatic' that Orlando is going to buy his own roost. Be proud of him Annie - be very, very proud! Would have been interesting to see what Connexions would have dreamt up for him. Probably something that had loads of 'eggsams'. Give him a big Chip'n'Dale squeeze. Love HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted April 13, 2006 Alex starts his work experience next Friday They were still talking about it leading to a job there . Alex is so, so happy and really looking forward to starting next week. We are chuffed to bits . Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted April 13, 2006 Good luck Alex. We look forward to news of his first day. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted April 13, 2006 I,m chuffed too........for you and Alex <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flutter Report post Posted April 13, 2006 great news you must be soo proud x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb1964 Report post Posted April 13, 2006 Hi Annie, You must be so proud - it's lovely to hear some postive news - and your post has given me so much encouragement - well done Alex. Jb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted April 13, 2006 That's just fantastic!! Big Hair Girlie <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LKS Report post Posted April 13, 2006 Hi annie hope he has the best time. Guess what my work experience was. Sending out letters from our civic centre. aaaahhhh. You know how some of the offices are in the bowels of the earth, thats where I was, I was like a pit pony when I left. How wonderful for a person to do work experience in something that might be of interest to them. Good luck to him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted April 13, 2006 <'> Thanks Guys <'> I think I'm more nervous than Alex is . I never ever thought we'd ever get this far. Helen - Connexions haven't even been in contact since Alex left his old school (over a year ago ) Annie (the one with the big hair ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
