(I'm so) happy (that I'm not at my computer) hour
I've had a bit of trouble working on my blog recently. It's not that I'm not doing fun, interesting or blog-worthy things. In fact, I've been really busy. For the first time in a while, it's not that I've not been on a computer or had access to internet. I have wireless, at home, with my laptop (blissful sigh). It's just that I've had complete-computer-meltdown-overuse-brain-freeze (the technical term, I believe). Even my sister sent me an email asking if I was mad at her (such was the silence in emails). Really, all I've been able to send recently is short, sharp, late responses along the lines of "yeah, I'm still here and um, I've been doing... stuff". I'm surprised everyone hasn't given up on sending me news altogether.
Looking after the cutest puppy in the world also takes time...I'm looking for a job at the moment, but I'm trying not to concentrate on dull and boring menial jobs. I'd actually like to find something that I'm interested in, uses my qualifications (my degree is getting rather dusty), uses my brain and is a bit of a challenge. The only thing is, these applications seem to take years. I guess it doesn't help that I don't always have the most confidence in myself possible. Don't get me wrong, I have lots of cheerleaders in my life to encourage me and boost my feelings, but I need to work on doing it for myself too.
Crystal Palace Park on a super sunny day
Carmen and her super tightsYesterday, I finished a particularly long and complicated application, and I was surprised to see that I actually had all the skills and experience they asked for, but I really needed to spell it out and not (in the words of my current job guru Susan) hide my light under a bushel.
Lucky for me, I have a fabulous crew here who have been keeping me sane, taking me out (away from the computer) and talking about things besides essential knowledge and experience.
3 comments:
Hey Helen!
Selection criteria really suck, so good luck with all those long explanations of when you have demonstrated that particular skill in a specific situation.
Mike and I are going to Sydney before we go home to the T Bomb for Christmas (early December), are you going to be there then? It would be great to see you.
Hope all is well on your travels homeward.
I'm still not sure of my movements, but I hate hate hate selection criteria. I should know soon-ish what I'm going to be doing.
Hope medicine is going well and everything is lovely.
x
Dear Helen
Susan's advice is so true - you really have to 'boast' a little to tell would-be employers how great you are and as your WBF (world biggest fan) I know that if they don't hire you straight away then it is their loss.
Oman internet connection is even slower than during Ramadan - when I thought everyone was resting - so I have just caught up with your recent blogs. Seems there is a lot going on which is great. Good luck with the job hunting.
Mum
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