Finding Strength Weekender August 26th - Part 1
Hi BD84
Seems daughter 2 isn't going to put the touch on me for her online scheme, she reckons she has got some backing (get her!) She has come round to the idea of getting a degree from somewhere. She is not super academic but she did get 2 A Levels (mid grades) and has a track record of work so she should be OK
I don't know if it is right or wrong but the way of the world now is that you have to have qualifications if you are a young person and you want something halfway decent careerwise - there are so few alternatives
Bedtime soon
Seems daughter 2 isn't going to put the touch on me for her online scheme, she reckons she has got some backing (get her!) She has come round to the idea of getting a degree from somewhere. She is not super academic but she did get 2 A Levels (mid grades) and has a track record of work so she should be OK
I don't know if it is right or wrong but the way of the world now is that you have to have qualifications if you are a young person and you want something halfway decent careerwise - there are so few alternatives
Bedtime soon
Yeah, I have my doubts about the world sometimes. I have quite a few degrees/qualifications and I still couldn't get a 'proper' job...until now. I had a look at my last payslip. I note that I'm paying towards a pension now - although I didn't sign up for that. I was amused at the idea of me with a pension. Although my father was pleased. It took me so long to get 'settled' and now I have a pension.
I did so many interviews this year and the one thing everyone said to me was "wow you have done so many courses". I was always sitting there thinking: so? What's wrong with learning new things.
My consultant amuses me greatly. He doesn't open his post or emails. I print off the important emails and give them to him.
He got a letter a few days ago from a firm of solicitors looking for a medical-legal document. I typed it up and then he dictated a cover letter along the lines of 'please find enclosed document as requested. I await my fee of €300". €300 for 5 minutes work or less. The mind boggles.
I also dislike having to cancel people as guaranteed I'll get blamed even though I don't make the rules. I just do what I'm told. I got tired of being shouted at so I've started telling everyone that 'your procedure is cancelled because there's a major cancer case coming in as an emergency'. People tend to calm down after that.
I did so many interviews this year and the one thing everyone said to me was "wow you have done so many courses". I was always sitting there thinking: so? What's wrong with learning new things.
My consultant amuses me greatly. He doesn't open his post or emails. I print off the important emails and give them to him.
He got a letter a few days ago from a firm of solicitors looking for a medical-legal document. I typed it up and then he dictated a cover letter along the lines of 'please find enclosed document as requested. I await my fee of €300". €300 for 5 minutes work or less. The mind boggles.
I also dislike having to cancel people as guaranteed I'll get blamed even though I don't make the rules. I just do what I'm told. I got tired of being shouted at so I've started telling everyone that 'your procedure is cancelled because there's a major cancer case coming in as an emergency'. People tend to calm down after that.
Hi everyone -
Sounds like everyone is doing well. ...I'm craving ice cream but will wait and make it a weekend treat. Maybe tomorrow night. What I really like is the soft serve frozen yogurt...the kind that you serve yourself.
So I don't have any work til late afternoon tomorrow. I think I'll take the kayak to the lake in the morning. Might as well. It's an hour drive but I don't mind...I have a book on tape I'm listening to.
Sounds like everyone is doing well. ...I'm craving ice cream but will wait and make it a weekend treat. Maybe tomorrow night. What I really like is the soft serve frozen yogurt...the kind that you serve yourself.
So I don't have any work til late afternoon tomorrow. I think I'll take the kayak to the lake in the morning. Might as well. It's an hour drive but I don't mind...I have a book on tape I'm listening to.
I'm in. Thanks Ken for starting us off today. Long busy day. Farmer's market and meeting this morning then an amusement place in Indiana this afternoon with kids and my Mom. Miniature golf. Arcade games and go karts. I played the golf. I'm home relaxing now. Apart from the children. They're SO loud.
Pic was from the arcade place. I thought it was perfect.
Good for you mld! Nothing like a hike to clear the mind.
ruby....sounds like you had a fun day-you're lucky your mom can come along.
I just decided to go swim some laps.....hopefully I won't sink to the bottom of the pool.
ruby....sounds like you had a fun day-you're lucky your mom can come along.
I just decided to go swim some laps.....hopefully I won't sink to the bottom of the pool.
A peaceful hike does sound good, Marty. I'm sitting on my porch being indecisive. Do I put on my mom hat and go inside to face certain argument about bathing and bedtime, or do I sit here smoking and listening to the somewhat peaceful and rhythmic drone of the cicadas? So far the porch of indecision is winning.
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