some advice please:)

lozza · 11-03-2013, 04:09 AM

So I have struggled with sh for almost 10yrs now and still do on and off

and my arms and legs have coped the brunt of it...

I have a job trial (maths tutoring) tomorrow night with a young boy and would love to just wear long sleeves or that but with the weather being how its been (extremely hot, 30 degree +) thats not going to be a likely option... so was thinking of just covering my scarred arm with tubi grip. but I have a qst... how do I answer if I am asked why I am wearing the bandage? I am a quite honest person and generally open and honest about my past struggles with sh but one thing I am fast learning is that when trying to get a job, NO ONE wants to employ someone with a damaged/ cut up body.

so was thinking if I had another 'possible' reason for why I was wearing the bandage then that may go down better with the boy and his parents...

any ideas? anyone?

thanks in advanced!

lozza

simka · 11-03-2013, 08:55 AM

Hey,

Maybe you could say that you strained a muscle in your arm? I did that once and needed one of those bandages on for it for a little while.

If you ever need help/support I'm just a PM away :) x

Patent Pending · 11-03-2013, 12:12 PM

I agree with the above; saying you've sprained the muscle between you elbow and wrist is usually enough to reason wearing a tubi grip. Or you fell over and landed on your are strange and it's just for support is another one I've used - works better on wrisits which is where most of mine were at the time.

x x x

Laura2.0 · 11-03-2013, 08:05 PM

When I started to totur a girl for English I was wearing a really light shirt, it also was summer. I asked them for an appointment in the evening, because 'I can't think proper when it is too hot'. That way I could tell them that I was feeling cold after a day in the sun.

DontLookUp · 11-03-2013, 09:58 PM

Yah a sprain always works, or you could say you've got weak joints or its just for added support.
Saying its for added support is especially good cause its not a lie and you can keep wearing the tubi grip.
Also you might wanna try wearing vest tops and then sticking over it an open thin shirt or a denim shirt, those looks are really in for the summer :)

lozza · 12-03-2013, 01:38 AM

thanks guys!!!!

haha now just need an address for where I am going tonight for the tutoring!
I will be so mad if I am not given the trial that was promised to me!!!

talaiporia · 13-03-2013, 04:33 AM

I hope it goes well today. If the boy is quite young, I would just make up an excuse (the cat scratched me) and leave it be. Else, just say oh, I had an accident. Kids generally take it quite well, so I would try not to worry.

katmum · 13-03-2013, 11:33 AM

I always make excuses. Nobody wants to hear" I cut myself". It's the quickest way to freak people out or become an outcast. I don't recommend it at all. It won't go well. Cover up, hide it where it can't be seen, come up with a plausible story for it. Trust me people never look at u the same again. Even people u think will understand can turn on u & share the gossip. Go on YouTube there's videos on how to cover up & excuses.

lozza · 14-03-2013, 12:13 AM

thanks guys... the boy was a yr 10 student so 15yrs old...

the tut went ok I guess but lol trust him to be sruggling at school right now with what ive always found tough! no idea if will get another go but will wait and see I guess:(

least I went out there and tried something different that I enjoy!

lozza xx

talaiporia · 15-03-2013, 01:58 AM

It was great that you put yourself out there and pushed yourself to try. :)