JustJo

An average Jo: mostly bringing cake to the table.

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@AlisonMunday It will be impossible for some people - at least 2 buses and a long walk.

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

Today I have to attend a self employment meeting at Derby job centre instead of my usual one which is 4 minutes drive away. Nobody has acknowledged why I have to attend (I am not self employed) nor why I have to go to Derby. I am angry before I go - what a waste of fuel & time

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@AlisonMunday Nobody had cancelled the meeting off from 4 months ago and the text rinder on Sunday was automatic. Also, our postcode now has to attend Derby as Long Eaton branch is at capacity. I told him that they need to put directions on their site.

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@AlisonMunday I got lost. The building is impossible to find, so I was late, distressed and in a garage on the main road getting directions when they rang to say that as I work enough hours, I don't have a work coach so nobody gets my journal entries...and I had no appointment.

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

Even travelling locally, I do all my jobs in one area in the same trip, but there is nothing else to combine this trip with. I only need UC as I cannot afford holiday childcare in order to keep my job without it but they suspend your account if you don't attend these meetings.

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

And to add insult to injury, it is smack bang in the middle of my only day off this week ( the only communication they replied to was to change the time from 9am. I am good, but even I can't be at school and in Derby at the same time).

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@AlisonMunday Poor love. I hope someone makes a form decision soon xx

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

I decided to eat properly. After less than a week my whole body feels like it is acidic & nothing relieves it. Yesterday I went back to a bite here and there - I can already feel my stomach pain settling. #dietandnutrition #hiatushernia #stomach

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@beere_simon I will be interested to know how you find the team experience with your shift in position. Good luck with it all!

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@beere_simon Then embrace that challenge! I hope the work interests you and the team is a supportive one.

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

Today 4 of us 6 #Siblings visited #mum for #MothersDay2022. She had some lovely cards & gifts but what I heard several times was 'all the #hugs & #Cuddles I'm getting today'. Our mums missed the #contact during #lockdown. Make up for it every #opportunity you can.

[Twinks @tinytwink]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mums.
Remember, even if you have one who is completely feral, you are doing your best ❤️

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@tinytwink ...absolutely

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@Annaljones1975 @DerbyUni I loved working the open days at OFGS. Glad you had a good day xx

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@mrliamdurkin @yoghurteater This was to be my guess 😁

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@losingitlaura I think being busy, not having time to think & over think is essential. But I also think some damage is permanent & time will alow us to move on, but always cautiously. Perhaps you should start counselling, seek useful help. I think I should have.

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@losingitlaura I am struggling today. Run into my ex twice this week after not, for months. I have been with my fella for 2 years but called him out on something last night. He is upset with me and I have spent all night anticipating being dumped this morning. You need much, much longer

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@InnovationMatt I can feel mental health research coming on...as for me, I chose to go back to a customer facing job as I need people. Staying home would drive me crazy.

[JustJo @JoDoAnne]

@InnovationMatt I know someone who is still working from home, as is his partner in a tiny family home. They can't make a cuppa in pj's or lounge in the living room as it means they are background on the other's teams meeting. Life has changed. I will follow this for solutions with interest.