Hi All,Well its taken a long time but I have a new job!!! The only problem with it is the stupidly long hours ( 5 am to 3.30/4 pm) and its quite physical. Its only 4 days a week 2 days on 1 day off and a long weekend every 3 weeks, but I am really struggling with it. I am in bed by 8.00pm on my work days but can't sleep as have hot flushes every 2 hours and then can't get back to sleep. When the alarm goes off at 3.30 i could quite easily stay there. My body aches when I get home and poor old hubby and the cat have to put up with a very tired and grumpy woman. Sorry to go on but just needed to vent some frustrations. I am still looking for an easier job but the money situation was getting dyer so I needed to do something to help with the budget. I was volunteering in a cafe which I thought may lead to a job there as i really enjoyed it , but no joy there.I am not ungrateful for the job as its permanent part time, only 5 mins from home and the hours should drop down at some point but no one knows when.Thanks for listening, just needed to get it all off my chest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you all for your comments it was a bit of a shorter day today finished at 3.15 yeah!!! @ZoffielI keep thinking that now I have got a job it will be easier to find another they seem to be like buses not one for ages then 2 or 3 come along at the same time. @kmakm I was feeling good still got a bit tired some afternoons but found keeping busy and pushing though it helped but now it's just because of the early starts and standing in one place all day . But I am trying to stay positive as we go back to the UK in 12 weeks for my parent's golden wedding aniversary will so I will get a rest then and when I come back there might be a new job or better hours at this one . So only 45 more days to work as it's a 4 day week 😄👍🤪

We manage.Being sick, exhausted, diseased and terrified about what might happen next doesn't matter. Because we keep going.Until we can't.

@smokie08 I think having something like that to look forward to can make a big difference! It sounds like you were making good progress towards getting back up to strength. Standing in one spot for a long time is exhausting. Perhaps a physio could give you some tips for making it easier? I hope when you come home you're able to ease up a bit with better hours. K xox

I am in bed by 7.30 each night after a day at work - LOL! Do hubby and the cat cook for you on work days? Have you got a nice comfy bed? Hope the hot flushes ease off so you can sleep better. Vent all you like you are on a big gig. Hang in there.from jennyss in Western NSW

Morning all, Well I have made the decision to quit the job it's just too hard. I came home on Monday and was physically sick and cried my eyes out I was so tired. Yesterday I asked if I could change my roster and do 3 days but was told it was too hard to change it and I knew it was long hours when I took the job and had to decide if it was right for me.That was the deal breaker I got very upset as I was so so tired and worn out I said I was going home to write my letter of resignation ( which I will do today as my day off ) .Even on these days off I have no energy to do anything and I think my health is more important than the job. My husband supports me in my decision as he said he doesn't want me to get sick again and he is fed up with me not being able to do anything but rest and sleep we are not enjoying our weekends together as I am worn out. So off to type the letter and going to hand it in on Thursday as next rostered on day. Take care all xx

A New job!!! At Last!! But....................

Nefertari
Member
6 years ago
For what it's worth I think you made the right decision, putting yourself first. I will be interested to hear what happens at the meeting smokie08.
Just look forward to your holiday to the UK, you have earnt that break, something "right" will come along xx
Sister
Member
6 years ago
Sounds like a place you're very much better off out of.
Blossom1961
Member
6 years ago
Vent away @smokie08 When hubby gets home ask him if he wants to hear about your day OR take you out for dinner. Either way, you win!
smokie08
Member
6 years ago
Afternoon Ladies,

Well!! after tacking in a sick cert for this week and being greeted by the same person that basically told me it was too hard to change the roster and I had to decide if the job was right for me, and filling in a termination form I was then told someone would ring me to discuss the problem and the length of time i wanted to work 3 days.

That was on Monday!!. I have been waiting all week for the call, did not get one until late this morning. They now want to talk to me on Monday. I said i was not available until the afternoon. They can wait now but I think in my heart of hearts I have decided that I don't want to go back, I will meet with them and tell them how unprofessional i think they are and how unsympathetic to peoples circumstances after I was honest with them about my Breast Cancer Treatment and not working for over 2 years.

Sorry to bore you all with my woes but just wanted to vent a bit as poor old Hubby will get it when he gets home from work .

Have a good weekend every one.
<3 :)
Sister
Member
6 years ago
Have you thought about doing the training for DECD (or DfE as they call themselves now). It's not expensive (possibly tax deductible?) and it's fairly simple. Once you do that you can go on the ancillary register for public schools. Not brilliant pay but generally good conditions particularly if you're prepared to fill gaps on short term contracts to get in the door. Once you're on the register, you may also want to introduce yourself to local schools and let them know you're available. The benefit of school work is that the hours aren't overly long and for many schools it's restricted to term times only with loading to compensate if you do get permanent work. Not saying it'll work but it may be worth a shot, depending on your skill set.
smokie08
Member
6 years ago
Hi @Sister,

I am in the northern suburbs Angle vale so if you hear of any part time jobs in the area please let me know 😀
Sister
Member
6 years ago
@smokie08 Whereabouts in Adelaide are you - I think you mentioned the area when you first joined but I don't remember now.
arpie
Member
6 years ago
Well done @smokie08 ... try and do what is right for YOU. If you can get the Dr to give you a decent break ... all the better. Good luck, I hope you find a job that has less hours that suits you . Xx

Enjoy the weekend xx
Sister
Member
6 years ago
Make sure you do something nice for yourself on the weekend - even if it's nothing more than a hot chocolate and a good book.
melclarity
Member
6 years ago
@smokie08 Fantastic!!! you already sound lighter!!! life has a way of working itself out, it's what I found in the same situation. Wishing for lots of rest, nurturing and love and for some new doors to open that will suit you better. x M