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Hi All, Firstly, thank you to everyone who responded to my initial post and provided words of encouragement! Secondly, I am excited to announce that I have secured an Apprentice Mental Health Nurse job with my local NHS Trust. I couldn't have made this jump without you lovely people backing me up and boosting my confidence. Again, thank you, everyone!

Thank you, @Roxy!, and all my XI family. You've helped me immensely, and my dissertation is now submitted! Wish me luck on my final result!

Hi All, Thank you so much for the responses thus far. I still need 14 more responses, If anyone can spare 10 minutes, i'd be grateful.

Hi VHS, Yes please, feel free to share this link far and wide! That's an interesting field to be in. I hope they are both enjoying it

Hi Roxy, Thank you. This is my thesis for the final part of my Forensic Psychology BSc. I've always had a keen interest in the positive impacts of gaming and many research papers I have read focus on the negative. I'm hoping this degree will allow me to move from my dull IT career and into healthcare, although, this may mean doing another degree

Thank you all for the responses so far; I'm at 19 across the board. I'm aiming for 100 total. If we could keep this going, I'd be most grateful. Just 81 more

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Hey gamers! I'm a final-year university student conducting a research study titled "Gaming Together Apart: Exploring the Roles of Online Gaming in Facilitating Social Interaction During the COVID-19 Pandemic." If you're 18+ and played online games during COVID-19, I'd appreciate your input! What's Involved? Just a quick online survey where you can share your experiences. There are a total of 25 questions, and it should take around 10 minutes to complete. Why Participate? Contribute to research on an important topic. Your insights matter, but participation is entirely up to you. How to Join: Simply click the survey link: https://openss.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6l3JFIMLvA8rsLI Your participation would be greatly valued. Thank you! Kian Goodings

Thank you for all the well wishes everyone! As for the below: Thanks for sharing your experience in healthcare; it definitely gives me some food for thought. When it comes to my IT job, I totally get where you're coming from with the stress. For me, it's not just the deadlines where customers and managers have unrealistic expectations but also trying to keep up with the lightning-fast changes in technology. It feels like a never-ending race sometimes. Transitioning to healthcare might bring different challenges, but I'm hopeful it'll be a change for the better. Here's to hoping for a bit more balance and fulfilment in my career path. Thanks again for your insights and well encouragement. Best of luck with your new job!

Thanks a bunch for the words of encouragement! You're spot on - if there's one thing I'm certain about, it's my passion for this new field. But hey, I won't lie, the thought of a pay decrease and diving into a new level of study makes me feel a bit stressed.

Hey fellow gamers, I wanted to share a significant decision I've made in my life and seek some advice and support from this amazing community. After spending the last nine years in the world of IT, the past four of which have been increasingly unhappy and stressful, I've decided to pivot towards a healthcare career. And guess what? My ultimate goal is to become a Nurse! At 28 years old, I feel like now is the perfect time for this change. I've just finished my Forensic Psychology BSc, which has been a fascinating journey, but I've realized my passion lies in making a tangible difference in people's lives, especially during their times of need. The decision to leave behind a stable career in IT hasn't been easy. I've become increasingly short with people (I apologise if I have subjected any of you to that), and the stress has been taking its toll. But I believe it's time for a change, and I'm ready to take the leap. Right now, I'm in the midst of applying for roles as a healthcare assistant with the NHS. It's a nerve-wracking process, but I'm hopeful that this will be the first step towards a fulfilling career in healthcare. I know there are challenges ahead, especially considering the shift from IT to healthcare, but I'm determined to overcome them. And that's where I could use your help. If any of you have made similar career transitions or have experience working in healthcare, I'd love to hear your advice and insights. And if you have any tips for landing a role as a healthcare assistant with the NHS or just want to share words of encouragement, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your support means the world to me, and I'm grateful to have such an awesome community to turn to during this exciting but uncertain time. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and here's to new beginnings and chasing our dreams, no matter where they lead us! Cheers! Cookie

Happy Birthday all! xxx

Hi Guys, Going to a friends tomorrow for my first thanksgiving so I've done a bit of baking. So here's my English attempt at Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Pie. What's your go to dish?

Handful of Photos from my short time in the forces, yes I was a REMF (Rear Echelon Mother Fucker) Final Day of Basic with the Lads, Drinking till I couldn't stand no more and Driving a god damn truck that rattles your bones apart! Thanks to all who served either at home or abroad