Dream Job vs Crohns

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Hey, quick background about me.

I suffered from Crohn's for 11 years, I am currently on azathoriprine (sp?). I'd say right now, I probably am at the strongest point in my life since being diagnosed with Crohns. I'm 24, and thankfully for about the last year, I've had no drama with Crohns.

However I am here for a little advice.

I went for a job interview today, for my dream job to work abroad, as an Administrator with a travelling company. My concern is not with the interview, it's already done and dusted.

However during the interview, they mentioned that you will be driving from hotel to hotel, meeting guests, keeping them happy etc.

Which is kind of the part I have a bit of a problem with.

I'm fine to drive, here and there, but the fact I'd be doing it 5 days a week, was a little...challenging to me. It wasn't the fact of the driving that would be the issue, I spoke to the guy their about it, and he said some days it may be a car pool. Meaning I might not be driving, and more importantly, I'm not in control of the situation.

I've spent the last year or so, pushing my comfort zone, to prepare myself for this job.

However when I'm nervous, I need to go to the toilet a lot. I had a 3 hour assessment day today, and I went to the toilet 4 times, because of nerves.

Other days, I may not even go to the toilet in the space of 3 hours. These are rare days I should add.

In myself right now, I feel fine. I know it's a completely different situation, when I'm nervous.

I'd like some advice on what some of you would do in this situation?

I'm happy to reach out my comfort zone, in order to beat crohns, and give myself a better quantity of life, but I fear this may be too far for me...
 
Hello Bro
Welcome to the forum
It is quite natural to be nervous in new situations
If your crohns is under control as you seem to think it is then I would not let it stop me
From taking the job
There may be lots of nerves to start with but you will get used to all the driving and situations
Why not ask your docs if it is safe to occasionally take something like Imodium to slow things down in difficult situations
It is important to run this by your doc beforehand in case there are reasons not to do it.
Feel better soon
Hugs
Trysha
 
Thanks for the replies guys.

I actually got a call back today from the job, and they offered me the position.

However, I asked the to call me back in a couple of days with my answer.

I feel confident on beating anything with Crohns, however when it comes to driving, I have to be the one in control, or their has to be a toilet on board, otherwise I don't know how I am going to manage. I may have to call the people back regarding the job and finding out more details.

It's great to be offered the job, but I'm still really in 2 minds right now...
 
If you don't try, you'll never know. If you do try and find it's a problem, well it won't be the end of the world if you leave after a short time.
 
In the end I didn't take the job.

It's not because of the travel, but because the pay was a third of what I am on now, even though I was promised more. I'm 25 next month and can't afford to go that low.

Thanks for all your in put everyone.
 
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