I think I'm coming out the other side of the initial shock and trauma that retrenchment creates. There will be hiccups along the way, but I've decided it's no use trying to fathom the unfathomable. Not everyone is going to like you in this world. You just have to make your peace with it and... Continue Reading →

While I'm gutted about being retrenched, part of me is relieved. One of the reasons is that I can finally catch my breath - I was exhausted from effectively doing two jobs in one. As communications manager, my responsibilities included producing a monthly newsletter featuring nine articles, creating invitations, attending and reporting on the events,... Continue Reading →

A former colleague invited me to her house yesterday for tea and sympathy. She baked me scones and gave me lots of advice on reinventing my career. It was a reminder that there are kind people in the world who are looking out for me. I was really touched that she gave up her morning... Continue Reading →

I failed at job hunting yesterday. Well, I explored a few leads, but my follow through was bit wobbly. Contemplating your next move is such a huge thing. Should you grab whatever you can get in the short term or hold out for "the one"? Should you go freelance or search for something that's full... Continue Reading →

I was meanIng to blog yesterday, but I had a nightmare about work at 3am and woke up in a cold sweat. I tossed and turned for about 90 minutes, trying to will myself back to sleep. Then I remembered there was half a sleeping tablet buried somewhere on my dressing table from my last... Continue Reading →

Cheers to the long weekend! The weather app reckons it’s going to be hot and sunny in my neck of the woods. It’s still bloody cold in the water, but I see a swim in my future. I need one after my crap week. Not my favourite, what with being retrenched and all. But I’m... Continue Reading →

I was a bit sad and sorry for myself when I woke up yesterday. Aside from feeling like I had a two-day hangover, the reality started to bite about what had transpired on Monday. It was pretty blah. But I didn't have time to dwell, because it all started happening. The old laminex kitchen benchtops... Continue Reading →

I was retrenched on Monday. Isn't that the pits? That will teach me to blog about contentment. My ex-employer wants to hire someone slightly cheaper than me who only works four days a week and also sells advertising. It’s all about “revenue generation”. There is some fancy new title for the role that I can't... Continue Reading →

My weekend had its highs and lows. I was stoked with the flower chair I got on clearance at Bunnings for $20!! Look how much designer ones - admittedly full cane, but hey - sell for: I was also excited when the builder turned up on Saturday and moved my breakfast bar to become an... Continue Reading →

The eldest was having dinner with his dad last night and the youngest was wreaking havoc in the kitchen baking bread and cookies with her bestie ... so I took myself off to IKEA - again - for some furniture browsing. Specifically I was checking out the rattan chairs and desks. I didn't come home... Continue Reading →