First week of unemployment proceeded satisfactorily; neither a model of productivity nor an entirely slothful wallow (more's the pity). Spa day, leisurely lunch by the lake, bit of work (design stuff and freelance stuff), signing on at the unemployment office. Respectable, all in all. Utter lack of any housework whatsoever. Oops. Signing on is of… Continue reading Life of leisure: 5 things 20.5.19
That’s quite enough of THAT: 5 things 13.5.19
Thursday was my last working day in the Wrong Job. I literally woke up on Friday with a smile on my face. For all the stress and insecurity and gaslighting of the place, my boss's last words were "don't ever change", so I feel confident in saying it's not me, it's them, and there's no… Continue reading That’s quite enough of THAT: 5 things 13.5.19
Knitting weather: 5 things 6.5.19
Last week of employment and I have to admit, I've been very much enjoying planning my days for the next few weeks. I have (of course) a whole lot of urgent stuff to do, but I plan to treat wallowing as equally urgent for at least a day or so. Have applied for another job that… Continue reading Knitting weather: 5 things 6.5.19
The thing is: 5 things 29.4.19
It occurs to me that my biggest problem with current work frustration is that I was too lucky at the start of my career. I lucked into doing something that I am really, really good at, and of course doing the job developed those particular skills further. Not just actual editing, but a particular way… Continue reading The thing is: 5 things 29.4.19
And now the holidays: 5 things 23.4.19
Had to work from home three days last week with two sick kids – this closely following having to take a couple of sick days myself, and having to work from home this coming week because school holidays and chronic lack of childcare. (Taking leave not an option, because non-movable project.) I am painfully aware… Continue reading And now the holidays: 5 things 23.4.19
Not a lot of things 15.4.19
Went to a memorial service yesterday, which happened to be Palm Sunday, so of course the mass started with a procession of enormous, beribboned... Christmas trees. Because Switzerland. That's honestly all I can think of right now. I'm sure stuff must have happened last week. I'm sure I have other things to tell you. But… Continue reading Not a lot of things 15.4.19
Still ugh and also blaaargh: 5 things 8.4.19
Had a cold, thought I was over it and then it flattened me for three straight days. Conveniently, we have a three-day weekend. I guess I should be mad at having this time "wasted" in sickness but honestly I'm just glad to have the time to rest and not feel guilty about missing work. Having… Continue reading Still ugh and also blaaargh: 5 things 8.4.19
