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OR Interview Today

Morning All,
Got my OR interview today at 2pm:eek: hubby's at 3pm.
I'm dreading it......can't think straight:o
I've made a few notes,hubby's wage is about to decrease by about £400 so hoping not to get a IPA.(will they believe us or will they need proof?)
Worried about getting a BRU/BRO,not been gambling or anything like that,just spending/borrowing more than i/we should:o
Wish it was this morning. Feel like i'll go mad waiting.

Sarah
BSC NUMBER 116 :rolleyes:
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  • MammaCas
    MammaCas Posts: 312 Forumite
    Hi Sarah

    Good luck, from what everyone on here has said, the anticipation is far worse than the actual call.

    xx
  • Vici
    Vici Posts: 130 Forumite
    You'll be fine, will be all over in a few hours. Be honest - they can't ask anymore from you that that xx
  • dalip
    dalip Posts: 7,045 Forumite
    Hi Both
    Hope all goes well. Don't forget it sometimes goes quiet but the OR is just making notes, does not mean anything sinister. The build up is so nerve wracking. I was lucky i worked on the morn of mine so it helped take my mind off it. Try to keep yourself as busy as poss. Get yourself organised. Then 10 mins before get comfortable, have your SOA with you, a drink,fags if you smoke and a big sign saying "don't offer more info than they ask and don't WAFFLE". Honest you will be back here this afternoon wondering what all the fuss was about. Good luck to you both. Will be watching about 4pm for your update!.Dalip
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  • So_Sad_Angel
    So_Sad_Angel Posts: 7,363 Forumite
    Hi, Good luck...try & keep calm (easier said than done!! ) perhaps go for a short walk to clear your head.

    Angexx
  • philnicandamy
    philnicandamy Posts: 15,685
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    good_luck.gif with everything later...i'll only echo what everyone else has said..try & relax (easier said I know) you've done the work & got a few notes, remember its your chance to ask anything as well as the OR's, remember to answer whats asked try not to waffle on be open and honest & you'll be fine..one thing to remember though during the cal while the OR is writing up there will be silence..dont be tempted to start chatting

    Once its all over though you'll seriously wonder what all the fuss was about

    Phil x
    We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will
  • FeelingLow
    FeelingLow Posts: 602 Forumite
    hi
    good luck to you both this afternoon, i was a nervous wreck too but it was fine, :)
    :)BSC Member#99:)
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  • Waspeze
    Waspeze Posts: 2,479
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    Good luck, hope it goes well for you both!
    :hello:
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  • Hi,
    Thank you all. Would not be where i am today without the support from this Forum.... Lost count of visits to the loo:o (too much info Sorry)
    Smoking myself silly(i know i should pack up) but need them more now than ever:rolleyes:
    Thanks again
    Sarah
    BSC NUMBER 116 :rolleyes:
  • skylight
    skylight Posts: 10,721
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    Hi there! Make sure you have everything laid out ready - all your paperwork, spare paper and pen for notes and some drinks to hand. Have you made some notes about how you found yourself in this position? I know that it went on the BR forms, but they will ask and you may want to elabotate.

    And its not that bad. Its all over by tea-time! Get something nice (but cost effective!) in for dinner with a cheap bottle of wine. And relax..............
  • Toon_Dave
    Toon_Dave Posts: 1,021 Forumite
    Morning All,
    Got my OR interview today at 2pm:eek: hubby's at 3pm.
    I'm dreading it......can't think straight:o
    I've made a few notes,hubby's wage is about to decrease by about £400 so hoping not to get a IPA.(will they believe us or will they need proof?)
    Worried about getting a BRU/BRO,not been gambling or anything like that,just spending/borrowing more than i/we should:o
    Wish it was this morning. Feel like i'll go mad waiting.

    Sarah

    Good luck for today Sarah and your OH too.

    Take a deep breath before hand and just think that its almost all over...come the end of the day you'll be clearer and hopefully 'FREE'.

    best of luck from me and im sure all on here Too.

    Dave:T
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