Chickendoodle Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 My ED (she is 26) has got a 1st in her Social Work degree She had a difficult time as a teenager - always very clever but just didn't bother - s"Ooops, word censored!"ed her GSCE's and only went to 1 term at college (as one of her tutors said - wrote one brilliant essay and we never saw her again) She went to Australia for a year at age 18, came back and got a temp job at Social Services, found she loved it and got as far as she could before deciding she needed a degree so that she could become a fully qualified Soclal Worker. She has struggled financially over the last 3 years, broken up with her boyfriend and carried on working for Social Services in the holidays. She has also had very full on placements during her course (the last one being 4 months in the mental health crisis team). A very stressful 3 years. Amazingly she has got a Social Work job starting 1st September - in this time of cutbacks that is incredible. Back to work today to fullfil her obligations under her current contract so she has only had 10 days break after handing in her dissertation. She has always worked with the elderly and wants to specialise in elderly mental health. I am so, so proud of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 What an inspirational story, not suprised you are bursting with pride! Well done to that girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 That's wonderful; I hope she's off out to celebrate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 That is great news It just goes to show that there is more than one way from A to B and that you should never give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Wow! Burst away! A 1st is always impressive and all the more so if it didn't come easily. Sounds like a great choice of career and specialism, in something that will always be in demand and in which she can make a real difference to others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Fantastic news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Wow that's a real acheivement. You're right to be proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 No wonder you're proud . What an achievement . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Well done to your DD. Fantastic news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Can see why you are proud So lovely to hear of someone fulfilling their potential despite a shaky spell. Well done to your DD (and to you for not giving up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Say congratulations and well done from me to your daughter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 What a lovely story. And well done daughter! You absolutely should be proud of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Fantastic new, congratulations to your DD. No wonder you are proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Also forgot to mention that as she didn't do her A levels she did an Open University course to get the qualifications to do the degree ! All of you with problem teenagers do not despair. There are many routes to success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 So lovely to read of her success. You have ever right to feel proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 That is such an inspirational story! Well done to her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
