Thursday 1st September 2011 What small DFW things will you do today????

Candy0107

Stitchy - Hope you get the reduced hours you want.

Candy xxx

stitching_witch

Candy0107 wrote: »

Stitchy - Hope you get the reduced hours you want.

Candy xxx

Just had the dreaded conversation and basically I've been given the choice of either what I do now (a 9 day fortnight) or reduce it to 3 days a week not the 4 I had requested. I can't afford to drop by that much. That's an extra 6 days a month rather than just two.

I've been asked to think about it over the weekend, but I know I can't afford to do that and I doubt DH would agree. I'm really stressed and upset now and I just know this is going to set me off in a downward spiral.

I should be grateful that I'll still be able to pay my bills, but I just can't seem to get the right work/life balance that I *need* in order to stay sane.

starnac

stitchy. sorry it didn't go your way at work. Have they given you any reason why they can't offer you what you want?

stitching_witch

He says it will end up costing the firm more money rather than saving money, and he can also see me wanting to reduce my hours further at a later date so I may as well reduce them now.

He rightfully stated that his company is not a support network for my fledgling business and if I don't have enough orders to make up the difference in pay it is my problem not his. I fully agree, but I don't actually achieve much in the alternate Wednesdays that I do work and recently I have made so many mistakes in the accounts ledgers that I feel having the other Wednesday off to de-stress would actually improve my efficiency.

Of course, I forgot to say that during our meeting. :(

Candy0107

Hi everyone - thought I'd post before I go home....test results from the docs -clear for Diabetes and normal cholesterol levels....was very worried about a positive result for either as I am plus size, but all's well.

Candy xxx

starnac

Candy0107 wrote: »

Hi everyone - thought I'd post before I go home....test results from the docs -clear for Diabetes and normal cholesterol levels....was very worried about a positive result for either as I am plus size, but all's well.

Candy xxx

well done Candy

Candy0107

Thanks Starnac - it's spurred me on to continue healthy eating

Candy xxx

Candy0107

stitching_witch wrote: »

Just had the dreaded conversation and basically I've been given the choice of either what I do now (a 9 day fortnight) or reduce it to 3 days a week not the 4 I had requested. I can't afford to drop by that much. That's an extra 6 days a month rather than just two.

I've been asked to think about it over the weekend, but I know I can't afford to do that and I doubt DH would agree. I'm really stressed and upset now and I just know this is going to set me off in a downward spiral.

I should be grateful that I'll still be able to pay my bills, but I just can't seem to get the right work/life balance that I *need* in order to stay sane.

God Stitchy (hugs to you)

Could you possibly continue as you are now and review it in 6 months when you have more orders and your business is more established.

Please chill and think about it at the weekend.

Candy xxx

kjp

kjp wrote: »

Morning all!

Thanks DNMS for starting the thread, and good luck to Ziggy and her husband - fingers crossed for you my lovely.

Today I will:

• [STRIKE]Check banking[/STRIKE]
• Transfer money around from various pots
• [STRIKE]Update spreadsheets[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Check CC balance[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Check TCB[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Press 'upload' on Turbolister tonight - 10 day listing so items will end Sunday[/STRIKE] Struggling along now - hate Turbolister sometimes!
• Do some essaying
• Measure 'awkward' Ebay items to work out postage, and start writing up listings for them - can anyone recommend a courier that will deliver large but very light items?!
• [STRIKE]Work hard - two days before boss back, must get to do list done![/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Avoid work canteen[/STRIKE] Boss 2 offered to buy us chips for lunch, could hardly resist!
• [STRIKE]Made lunch before work - couscous and basil, yum![/STRIKE] In fridge for tomorrow!
• [STRIKE]Drink 2lts water[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Post Ebay item and Asos return[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Car share part way to work - only the last 7 miles but every little counts![/STRIKE]
• Smile!

Have a fab day everyone!
Kx

Hi all, hope you've had a good day! Candy - great news! Stitchy - sorry to hear the meeting didn't go as you hoped

Right, back to arguing with Turbolister, then essay essay essay!

Have a great night all!

Kx

La_escocesa

Hi all :wave:

Stitchy - oooh, decisions decisions... How is your annual leave looking? Could you use some well-deserved holidays to simulate working 4-day weeks for a few weeks, just to give yourself a wee rest etc?

I went back to work today so that was fun, fun, fun, as you can imagine. Will probably be working overtime on Sunday because I love the place sooo much :rotfl:...or is it because it's all falling apart around me??! :rotfl: One can but try!

Also, today is my 2 year DFW anniversary! I first posted on this here thread 2 years ago! I remember because it was also when I started my job and my dad's bday. Imagine that!

Small things-wise for me:

• Forgot my purse - but didn't panic like I used to, just ate toast for lunch and walked to/from work - easy peasy
• Emailed instead of calling/texting
• Slow cooked tea
• Knitting with yarn I got on sale
• Reading a 99p book
• Finding OH's change and putting it in the penny jar

xxx

Hope things go well for your OH today ziggy. :grouphug: