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  • 18-04-2019 1:23pm
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    LegacyUser
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    Hi folks,

    I could do with an independent outlook on a work related issue that I would be very reluctant to talk about with colleagues.

    As part of my work role it is necessary that I undertake a qualification with a 3rd level body. Whilst not certain, in our most recent exams I think that I underperformed and possibly failed.

    A number of factors played into the below par showing. I am really fatigued as I have not had a holiday outside of public ones in about seven months. During this period and currently a parent is very ill requiring frequent hospitalizations for periods of weeks at a time. In addition my family broke up in an ugly way with threats of legal action and so forth. Between a full time job, study and caring for an ill parent I am constantly on the go with little time for anything else. My work does not know about the personal issues as I like to keep my personal life private and not have it impact on my work.

    Obviously it has had an impact though as I am constantly stressed trying to juggle three commitments without respite and when it came to exams I thought that I could push through as I have done for the last while but it is like I hit the wall mentally and physically. Material I studied and know well I could not recall. I would be confident academically and know I am able - but it is like brain fog set in and I started to panic at times during exams as I have worked so hard to get this far.

    The question is how do I proceed now? Due to work commitments I can’t take holidays currently. Should I inform a line manager about the above to give them advance notice that the exams did not go well and that I am struggling?

    On a personal level I am very disappointed as I have tried my absolute best and know my own perspective might be skewed as I am not used to failure. I probably contributed to the problem as I put a lot of pressure on myself and I have ambitions which this could setback. So an outside view would be helpful.


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