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Post by grahamthomson on Apr 13, 2009 7:15:17 GMT
It's going to be another quiet day at work today.
I like the quiet.
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 13, 2009 10:00:49 GMT
Best sleep in months. Makes such a difference.
Usually working on Mondays but days off were switched round this week.
-Ralph
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2009 12:09:27 GMT
I've got the whole week off work which gives me time to catch up on my reading and a few other things I've just not had time to do recently.
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Post by kayevcee on Apr 13, 2009 19:37:14 GMT
I've been doing my best worker ant impression for the last couple of weeks and I shall continue doing it until my next holiday period at the end of May.
I was a bit of a wreck by the end of last week. Being Holy Week and a school holiday I had spent a total of 54 hours at, going to or coming from work and another three hours at church over the space of five days. We had three deliveries and I was involved in taking off and sorting all of them. Two 40ft and one 30ft container is a lot of toys. As I slumped onto a seat on my final bus home on Friday I remembered that for the second night in a row I would have barely enough time to dump my bag in the house and change shirts before heading out to a long religious service involving entirely too much standing up and singing. For a moment I wondered why I bothered. Then I remembered, and thought "fair enough".
An hour and a half later, as I sat, I won't lie to you, on the very edge of consciousness, I thought back to the last time I was in this state. Last August- I had just got home from Auto Assembly, dumped my bag and run back out to Christ the King parish church for the traditional Sunday business. A woman from Mary's Meals got up to speak at the end of Mass and I wondered what I could do to help the children she spoke of. A half-formed idea popped into my semi-conscious mind and I grabbed onto it to haul before the Scots crew the next day to be hammered into shape.
Suddenly I was fully awake. I knew why I was there and why I was volunteering for all the hours under the sun. The service came to an end and I strode up the frankly ridiculous hill between church and home with a renewed sense of purpose. I felt energised, and even some tit leaning out of a car and shouting "weirdo!" at me as he passed (possibly because I was striding up a steep hill talking to myself about my renewed sense of purpose) couldn't spoil my mood.
I've got plenty of hours this week and that's fine. I can now only open my curtains by leaning over a pile of boxes, and that's fine too. What's not fine is that I still don't have a driving license and I'm still working in retail instead of research, but hope springs eternal.
Happy Easter folks- it's a new day and I am up to my elbows in plastic robots.
-Nick
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Post by Shockprowl on Apr 14, 2009 17:24:03 GMT
"up to my elbow in plastic robots" - lucky buggar! Happy Easter to you to, Nickos.
Well, I've been dong a 3 thousand word essay on "Collaboration in Professional Practice". It's nearly destroyed my mind, but I think I've finished it.
Gunna play with my newly aquired Legends Iron Spider Man now!!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!
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Post by grahamthomson on Apr 15, 2009 8:29:47 GMT
A 3K essay should cause you no bother. You probably clock that up during an evening on the Hub.
(Though don't expect a Distinction grade if you submit a series of posts.)
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 15, 2009 12:08:13 GMT
Well, the job didn't work out. Time to try again.
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Apr 15, 2009 12:11:10 GMT
Nooo what happened?
Who was it with so I can avoid them?
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 15, 2009 12:38:14 GMT
Not a bad place/company, but I was just the wrong person for it, which to be honest I knew from day 1. I never in my life thought I'd find myself in that position, but it was pointless to continue. The heavy commuting did not help either.
I've made an appt with STRIVE at 3pm to get back in the job hunting game.
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Apr 15, 2009 12:59:03 GMT
Good luck Ralph! The important thing is to not get too down, and keep pushing forwards. Easy to say I know
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 15, 2009 13:09:51 GMT
I'm veering between feeling deeply upset and relieved. I think the important thing is to get back into job searching straight away, which is why I phoned STRIVE 10 mins after I left the job. I hope it's the right decision. I just want to be happy.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Apr 15, 2009 13:12:19 GMT
You did the right thing Ralph. If you know it now, better to do it sooner than drag it out which would ultimately be a bad thing.
Andy
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Post by blueshift on Apr 15, 2009 13:39:08 GMT
E-hugs to Ralph
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Post by grahamthomson on Apr 15, 2009 13:49:17 GMT
Sorry to hear it didn't work out, but it sounds like you've done the right thing. If these things aren't right, then it's best to act sooner than later.
I shall channel at 3 for your meeting.
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Post by Dave on Apr 15, 2009 14:56:03 GMT
Sorry to hear that. Hope you find something else soon.
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Apr 15, 2009 16:38:05 GMT
Argh.  I also send e-hugs. Martin |
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 15, 2009 16:41:56 GMT
Cheers all.
I hope it was the right thing to do. I did not think struggling on would have done any good when I have access to specialised help for finding a sustainable job.
STRIVE were great as always and hit the nail on the head as to why the job wasn't a good fit for me in about 2 mins flat, which was helpful. I'm better suited for fixing problems, which wasn't what the job was about and working with people with such a high level of need is prob not best for me right now considering I was just getting my confidence back.
Applied for 2 jobs already, sent off app for a third. Another appt set for Friday morning.
They are of the opinion I'm highly employable and they think they'll be able to get me something suitable fairly quickly. Just in case they can't, I've got an appt with the local volunteer centre tomorrow to see if there's anything productive I can do with my time for now.
Hopefully HR at where I worked don't dick me about and just let me go without any further ado so I can sign on (urgh) as I've got nothing.
-Ralph
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2009 17:41:48 GMT
Sorry to hear the job didn't work out and lets all hope you get another one fairly soon.
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Post by legios on Apr 15, 2009 19:46:16 GMT
Good to hear that you have such excellent backup available to support you in your hunting.
A shame that the job didn't work out, but as you say if you knew yourself that it wasn't right then it may not have been sensible to keep plugging away when it wasn't getting you anywhere in the long term.
I think you are doing the right thing by getting right back into the hunting as well. Keeps your momentum up which is a good thing.
My fingers shall remain crossed for you.
Karl
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Apr 15, 2009 19:51:34 GMT
To be honest, the fact that you wouldn't say anything about how the job was going except that you were very tired was making me wonder.  Martin |
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Post by Shockprowl on Apr 16, 2009 18:52:52 GMT
Really sorry job didn't work out, Doc'. But it sounds like you did the right thing. Musta taken alot of balls. Good hunting, hope you find something soon.
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Post by Shockprowl on Apr 16, 2009 18:55:09 GMT
A 3K essay should cause you no bother. You probably clock that up during an evening on the Hub. (Though don't expect a Distinction grade if you submit a series of posts.) Oh I wish I could talk 'bout Transformers in these things! Actually 3 thousand words soon goes by, once I'd got into my head what the essay was about! The C.I.P.P module isn't actually paramedicy/clinical, so more difficult to get into. 'Tis done 'Tis done. I.E.P.P. next. Which is more paramedicy. Lots of Ps in my essays.... |
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 16, 2009 21:31:18 GMT
Shit! The leg on my main pair of glasses has broken. I hope the repair bill isn't big.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Apr 17, 2009 11:50:50 GMT
What is it with bad/troublesome things always happening together (or in 3s as the saying goes)? 'Tis always the way 'Tisn't it? Doc' decides he has to start looking for a job again, and his glasses break!
You hang in there, Doc'!
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Apr 17, 2009 12:06:06 GMT
If your glasses have broken this soon after buying them then take it up with your opticians. I know my are usually covered for at least a year after purchase.
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 17, 2009 15:41:42 GMT
Nope. I'm due for a charge which, thrillingly, has yet to be revealed.
-Ralph
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2009 16:25:51 GMT
Nothing seems to be going right for you at the moment is it Ralph? I hope things pick up soon for you.
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 17, 2009 17:17:52 GMT
It can't get any worse. I bought some dark chocolate Kit Kats and they haven't vapourised before I've had a chance to eat them, so there's that.
Applied for 4 jobs. Will need to re-start Job Seeker's Claim on Monday. That will be less than fun.
Pretty fucking depressed today, to be honest.
Happy weekend to all.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Apr 17, 2009 17:41:01 GMT
Hope things pick up soon mate.
On a lighter note, I think you may break the 10k barrier on New Hub by the end of may!
Andy
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Post by Shockprowl on Apr 17, 2009 18:33:17 GMT
10K?! That's man's a Hubbing Machine!!!
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