Alchemausterity

HelenDaveKids

I was part time up until 2 years ago from 1999, 22.5 hours although always picked up extra shifts every month as is the nature of my job. Sometimes you actually aren't as bad off as you think, I'm really glad I had the chance, especially as I had a job share so my career was never put on hold. I managed to do most of my msc as well, last bit unfortunately was whilst being full time.

Alchemilla

From what I have seen, going part time means being paid part time...but ending up working proportionately more than one's pay.

HelenDaveKids

There is that... a job share is definitely worth having...

misscousinitt

Alchemilla wrote: »

Hi MCI. when will you go til?

Hi A

Going to go until end of July...maybe longer if I can summon up the will power.

MCI

Watty1

Alchemilla wrote: »

Well...DDs about to and just started in new school.
DS ditto pre school
10k redemption penalty
Removals costs
Estate agent fees
Two children born in this house
Would have to sell the yard and move ponyplops...

And I cant face it!

That log cabin on ponyplops yard is sounding more and more likely to me


Hope vet for ponyplops was routine visit and nothing serious.

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Alchemilla, how's your sleep given the length of time you've been off alcohol?

Nearly summer vacation and hopefully you get some well deserved down time

Tilly x x

earthgirl

If you can't go part time, is there any way of making your work more enjoyable? I wasn't a great fan of teaching, and then moved to a new school, ok its only been 6 weeks, but I have got all my enthusiasm and energy back. Would a change of scene be an option? or something else?

Anyway doesn't matter, holidays are in sight!!!

Alchemilla

Thanks everyone for dropping in.

MCI that is impressive.

Day #26 here. I just want to get b o l l I x e d tbh.

Ponyplops has fly related conjunctivitis is all. She is now sporting a gimp mask. Until she rips it!

The log cabin would be great. When DS finishes school in 15 years...

Oh dear I havent come across well. I love my job. Some of the adults seriously get on my wick though. Also the workload...well imagine a tornado spiralling upwards!

Money just about to pay £3 pc off mort. £30 gimp mask.£21 diesel
5/10
Health and fitness...2/10 for being alcohol free.
Work - screwing up the courage to start again 4/10
Family - filled in a million forms for DD1. 2/10.

HelenDaveKids

Im alcohol free for another 24 hours...

Alchemilla

You have exercised dietary restraint I can only dream of!

Forgot to mention scarey ordering of big school uniform for DD1.

£78. 3 jerseys, 2 ties, 2 pairs of hockey socks, 1 rugby shirt.
Commitment to paying for piano lessons. Ouch!