Category: Career
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Trains, Plain and an automobile
It’s been a busy week with job hunting, interviews, and a trip to Birmingham to spend time with my friends. On top of that, today is my birthday, and I’ve travelled to London for an appointment that could have been a phone call. Towards the end of last week, I booked two-second interviews for the…
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Procrastination, Laziness and Depression.
The article discusses procrastination as an emotion regulation issue, not laziness. It explores underlying factors such as fear of failure, perfectionism, and preference for immediate rewards. The author shares strategies to overcome procrastination, advocating self-awareness, time management, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and embracing imperfection. Procrastination is redefined as an opportunity for growth.
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Ups, downs and fundaments
It’s been a long few days, what with looking after two flu-riddled parents and living with a young cocker spaniel. Although I am a guest in the house and living rent-free, I understand that my parents may need my help, regardless of whether or not they want it. So, I’ve done everything possible to ensure…
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Jobs, Seekers and Allowances
In the past week, I’ve been actively seeking new job opportunities, finding more than expected. Despite the lack of immediate responses, I maintain perspective and avoid stress. Simultaneously, I’m supporting my unwell mother, wanting to reciprocate her care as a poignant acknowledgment of our enduring bond. Patience, resilience, and gratitude are essential in both personal…
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One Step, Two Step, Three Step, Four.
The past week has been emotionally challenging, marked by job searching and contemplating a location change. Despite feelings of uncertainty and longing for the past, there are glimpses of hope and determination for a ‘new life’ outside London. Through self-reflection and planning, a newfound sense of purpose and resilience is emerging.
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Pie, パイ & π
The author expresses fear and lack of support while seeking a new job. Despite some positive developments, they struggle with self-doubt and familial criticism. They reflect on learning Japanese and making a pie amidst personal challenges. A compassionate response from an AI prompts them to consider being kinder to themselves.
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The Post Office Scandal and Personal Experience
For the greater part of my career, I have worked for software/solutions vendors and can see a few parallels between my experiences in software and the post-office scandal in the U.K. While I cannot understand how, between Fujitsu and the Post Office, this situation was allowed to happen, I can imagine some of the personalities…
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Activity, Positivity and Caution
The author spent time updating their professional profile with past work and found it uplifting. They realized their worth amidst past criticism and learned to be cautious in choosing future career opportunities. They aim for confidence balanced with realism in a positive yet cautious mindset. The experience served as a reminder to value themselves.
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Embracing Change, slowly, maybe.
Amidst the positivity, anticipation for a fresh challenge and new chapter grows. Restlessness and excitement fuel the need for balance. Recuperation at parents’ home offers introspection, revealing a monotonous cycle. This break becomes a lifeline, shifting focus towards transformative potential. Leaving the hometown signifies progress, though impatience lingers. Slow and steady wins the race.
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Cake, Computer & Caution
Since my depression set in, I haven’t cooked much, but today, I had the urge to bake a cake. Today, I baked one. Not exactly from scratch, it was a packet affair with some dried fruit soaked in lemon tea added to the mix. Lord knows what it tastes like, but I suspect it will…
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