OK, so it's been 5 years since I last had an interview and I'm so nervous. I have 3 tomorrow. I shouldn't be nervous and I know it, I already have a job, so it's not like I am relying on this interview to get work so I can pay my bills. I'm just wanting a change.
I didn't expect that I would be called in for interviews so quickly. I submitted my CV on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday morning everyone I submitted it to called and made appointments to see me on the Friday. Didn't think my CV was that appealing actually and was expecting that I would need to really update it a bit more before anyone would want to call me in. I guess not. I'm not complaining, just nervous.
Alright Mim, just look at it as though you were going to sit down with a client and speak with them. It's not an interview, it's just a meeting, simple. No need to be nervous. Oh lord, what if I'm making a mistake looking for other work, isn't there a saying "it's better the devil you know"?
Mmmm, deep breath...stop overthinking woman!
Jeez I talk to myself a lot ; )
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
So tired
I'm so tired, all I want is a break. I'm not asking for much, but it just doesn't happen. Being a single mum, working full time, studying, doing some work on the side for extra cash, leaves me with no time to just relax. On those rare occasions that I stop & do something for me, I get made to feel like I've done something wrong.
I hate working & then not getting anywhere...bills are piling up, I need new shoes, haven't had a hair cut in over 6 months, my clothes are falling apart. I do have my fish tanks...my thing...I love my tanks.
I so need a makeover, new clothes, haircut, eyebrows waxed, tummy tuk ; ), well maybe not the tummy tuk, I could exercise if I wasn't so tired, the treadmill is right behind me, mocking me, reminding me that I'm lazy and need to get up and work up a sweat. Bad treadmill.
Really should be studying now, I'm falling behind. Not touching it tonight though, had a rough day at work, so having a wine tonight...I'll feel guilty tomorrow for allowing myself to do something I shouldn't be doing. Because I'm super woman & can do everything. You say Jump & I say sure, how high, where would you like me to Jump, what type of jump would you like. I will give you the best god damn jump I can give, even if it means no sleep for me. I can live without sleep. Who said you needed that.
Anyway, enough whinging. I have a glass of wine waiting for me, a MYOB file to unlock & balance forward, a newsletter to get out, school lunch to make, dinner to cook, dishes to do, clothes washing, floors to sweep, dog to feed. and the list goes on.
Thanks for reading and a big thanks to all the parents out there who are in a similar situation to me, you are amazing. We are amazing!
I hate working & then not getting anywhere...bills are piling up, I need new shoes, haven't had a hair cut in over 6 months, my clothes are falling apart. I do have my fish tanks...my thing...I love my tanks.
I so need a makeover, new clothes, haircut, eyebrows waxed, tummy tuk ; ), well maybe not the tummy tuk, I could exercise if I wasn't so tired, the treadmill is right behind me, mocking me, reminding me that I'm lazy and need to get up and work up a sweat. Bad treadmill.
Really should be studying now, I'm falling behind. Not touching it tonight though, had a rough day at work, so having a wine tonight...I'll feel guilty tomorrow for allowing myself to do something I shouldn't be doing. Because I'm super woman & can do everything. You say Jump & I say sure, how high, where would you like me to Jump, what type of jump would you like. I will give you the best god damn jump I can give, even if it means no sleep for me. I can live without sleep. Who said you needed that.
Anyway, enough whinging. I have a glass of wine waiting for me, a MYOB file to unlock & balance forward, a newsletter to get out, school lunch to make, dinner to cook, dishes to do, clothes washing, floors to sweep, dog to feed. and the list goes on.
Thanks for reading and a big thanks to all the parents out there who are in a similar situation to me, you are amazing. We are amazing!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Child Support - Fair my *beeep*
The Australian Government believes the new Child Support System is fair. They say it better for both paying parents and receiving parents. I can say that from both sides it is far from being a fair system. I can completely understand why so many parents leave their jobs and go on government support.
How do I know? Well, not only am I a single mum who does NOT receive child support for my child. I also pay child support for my children who live with their father.
My understanding of how child support works.
They take both your taxable incomes and give you both the same amount for living expenses. Around $17,000 - $18,000. This is your money they can't touch on both sides. Then they look at dependents and their ages. As a payer, I have one dependant & he's 6 years old, they give me around $2,000 for him. They look at my ex's dependants (my children I'm paying child support for) and also give him a percentage that can't be touched. After this split, they look at what's left, add what's left and what the percentage of the gross of both is and that's the percentage you pay.
That's all good and well. Can you see it. My ex gets the same this bit is safe for you for the kids, then he gets more from me on top of it. I don't get the same for the child that lives with me. My ex has income that is not taxable, therefore not reportable, therefore it doesn't get taken into account in the wages/taxable income when doing the calculations. It doesn't take into effect your personal circumstances, where you live, the cost of living in the specific areas around Australia. Doesn't take into effect lots of other circumstances that could effect every single paying and recieving parent.
This system is far from being fair. How can it be fair when the child that's living with me, doesn't get the same treatment as the children I'm paying for. This system is simply a way of making life even harder. The Australian Government has not listened to us. They have once again shown us that the people do not have a say, they will do what they want.
How do I know? Well, not only am I a single mum who does NOT receive child support for my child. I also pay child support for my children who live with their father.
My understanding of how child support works.
They take both your taxable incomes and give you both the same amount for living expenses. Around $17,000 - $18,000. This is your money they can't touch on both sides. Then they look at dependents and their ages. As a payer, I have one dependant & he's 6 years old, they give me around $2,000 for him. They look at my ex's dependants (my children I'm paying child support for) and also give him a percentage that can't be touched. After this split, they look at what's left, add what's left and what the percentage of the gross of both is and that's the percentage you pay.
That's all good and well. Can you see it. My ex gets the same this bit is safe for you for the kids, then he gets more from me on top of it. I don't get the same for the child that lives with me. My ex has income that is not taxable, therefore not reportable, therefore it doesn't get taken into account in the wages/taxable income when doing the calculations. It doesn't take into effect your personal circumstances, where you live, the cost of living in the specific areas around Australia. Doesn't take into effect lots of other circumstances that could effect every single paying and recieving parent.
This system is far from being fair. How can it be fair when the child that's living with me, doesn't get the same treatment as the children I'm paying for. This system is simply a way of making life even harder. The Australian Government has not listened to us. They have once again shown us that the people do not have a say, they will do what they want.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Employers showing appreciation
Why is it so difficult for employers to show their appreciation for hard work to their employees. They work hard, get the work out the door, keep them in business. Yet a simple thank you is simply too hard to do.
As an employee, we know we get paid to do the work, but if we go beyond the call of duty, put in the extra hours, meet deadlines, create new business and we don't get paid for the extra work. Then a simple thank you can mean the world to you.
What about, hey employee, you worked on Saturday when no one else would, why don't you take tomorrow or some day in the future off and have some time to yourself? Doesn't happen. So why do we work the extra hours, why do we work so hard for an employer who doesn't seem to give a crap about you? I don't know. I'm putting it down to loyalty, but then loyalty will only get you so far I believe. Sooner or later, that employer will lose a good or great employee because they didn't say a simple thank you or show appreciation in some way, shape or form.
As an employee, we know we get paid to do the work, but if we go beyond the call of duty, put in the extra hours, meet deadlines, create new business and we don't get paid for the extra work. Then a simple thank you can mean the world to you.
What about, hey employee, you worked on Saturday when no one else would, why don't you take tomorrow or some day in the future off and have some time to yourself? Doesn't happen. So why do we work the extra hours, why do we work so hard for an employer who doesn't seem to give a crap about you? I don't know. I'm putting it down to loyalty, but then loyalty will only get you so far I believe. Sooner or later, that employer will lose a good or great employee because they didn't say a simple thank you or show appreciation in some way, shape or form.
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