Well THAT was a week. That was... a LOT. Started with being completely unable to work on my first working Monday, because of tech issues. Continued with increasing pressure from boss to resolve other, longstanding tech issues ahead of the Big Project – bringing me close to tears more than once, because I'd been banging… Continue reading Up, down, up, down:* 5 things 16.11.18
Double time: 5 things 12.11.18
I'm working 80% now. Like, NOW. Here's the latest rollercoaster twist in the story of my 2018: Last Monday morning I finished up some freelance work; on Wednesday I very consciously enjoyed the pure freedom of having no kids and no commitments, thinking that I'd luxuriate in doing nothing for a couple of days and… Continue reading Double time: 5 things 12.11.18
OVER IT: 5 things 5.11.18
I had a total meltdown last week over something completely minor, but what I was really mad about was being told off for my "tone" in a very patronising and whiny way. I absolutely lost it. This is a situation that I bet every single woman reading this can relate to: the tone policing, the unshakable… Continue reading OVER IT: 5 things 5.11.18
Not enough nothing: 5 things 29.10.18
I think I'm about to be asked to work many more hours by January at the latest, which is good in many ways and not unexpected, but also: awww. Working 40% is awesome. Clearly I am very lazy (or if you're generous: I just have way too many interests to pack into the time left me… Continue reading Not enough nothing: 5 things 29.10.18
Domestic semi-bliss: 5 things 17.10.18
I've been quietly enjoying the time I spend these days on hausfrau stuff. Not so much scrubbing the toilets, but just pottering about keeping the household running. It's quite satisfying, when it's neither the only thing I have going on, nor something I have to squeeze in around the corners of an over-full working life.… Continue reading Domestic semi-bliss: 5 things 17.10.18
Unsettled: 5 things 15.10.18
C is back from Pfadilager,* hurrah hurrah! Of course we all missed her far more than she missed us. She had a brilliant time and can't wait for the next one. And she made a point of thanking me today for basically forcing her to go to scouts for all the years she was only… Continue reading Unsettled: 5 things 15.10.18
Onward and, um, onward: 5 things 8.10.18
V much enjoying this 40% employment thing. But boss has already asked me about increasing my hours in future. Um, yay? I mean it's nice to be appreciated, it is, and we can definitely use the money. 🏡 But awww. Am still a bit confused as to what exactly he appreciates about my work, given… Continue reading Onward and, um, onward: 5 things 8.10.18
