My week
Monday – True to form, I want to quit my job this fine Monday morning. I feel like I’m not resting enough over the weekend. I spent most of it on social media, creating a pop-up form, and then more social media. Don’t think I even watched 2 hours of TV in a row. Where did my weekend go?! I don’t even necessarily want to quit; I just want a break!
Tuesday – OMG! The gnats just won’t leave me! Fried some fish and fries last night in spite of them. I was frozen with indecision because I couldn’t stop being annoyed with the gnats. But I really didn’t feel like going back out to get food after coming home from work. So I had some fish and fries and probably inhaled 1 or 2 gnats. Gross.
Wednesday – Got drunken noodles for lunch. Now feeling very full. Decided to get a big lunch because not going to be home till after 9p because of Tai Chi. I called an old friend today! Yay me! I haven’t really hung out with anyone in 3 years, except that one time in March of this year. It’s funny, I think all these great things are happening in people’s lives and then they’re not. So my friend Cathryn was fired, but not in the financial independence way. She is upbeat about it but I’ve known her to be this way before when unsettling things happen.
It puts things a bit in perspective I suppose. I hate how we ultimately benefit from other people’s misfortune by calling it gratitude or perspective. I want to be grateful for the things in my life not because someone else is worse off but because I am truly appreciative of them. Being a human is hard work and requires so much fine tuning and regular calibrating.
Thursday – The state fair was supposed to start today. I had made plans to go with a friend, making it my second social excursion of the year. But because of the storm (read: Hurricane Michael), another one I was completely unaware of, the state fair opening has been pushed back a day. Got my hurricane preparedness kit: a paperback book, an e book, an audiobook, and some snacks (corn puffs and chocolates). I’m ready for you, weather! Only one more week of Tai Chi left! One of the other students asked if I would take the next class. That’s a decided no. I want something that’s more follow the leader…as in stretch 2,3,4,5. Not in the right frame of mind to learn choreography. Overall the class has helped me to at least move my body 1 hour a week.
Friday – Yay! Second day in a row I didn’t wake up to gnats crawling on my face or buzzing in my ear. No power last night because of storm. Laid in the dark until about 1a when power returned. Good job me on my storm kit: snacks and e-book. Fully utilized. Next time I might get candles or a portable lantern. Thought more about buying a house since I can’t seem to find a way out of my current station in life. The way things are looking, I’ll probably be here for the next 7 years. Oh well. Tired of trying to claw my way out.
This morning thought more about pursuing a retail or hospital job, not for pay or training, both nice, but primarily for the 7 days on/ 7 days off schedule. That at least will give me more down time (pro).
I did a quick analysis. In Oct: with regular M-F work week, I work 23 days total and 7 days off. With a 7 on/ 7 off schedule, I would work 14 days with 17 days off. In Nov, with a regular M-F work week, I would work 22 days with 8 days off. With a 7 on/ 7 off schedule, I would work 16 days and have 14 days off. With this new schedule as my objective, I feel a bit more motivated to apply for opportunities that might lead to this. So far applied for 1 full time job with this schedule and 1 part time retail job to gain experience.
| 7 on/ 7 off | Oct | Nov |
| Work | 14 days | 16 days |
| OFF | 17 days | 14 days |
| 9a-5p | Oct | Nov |
| Work | 23 days | 22 days |
| OFF | 8 days | 8 days |
Pros (7on/7off): more days off in any given month, use training, probably more pay
Cons (7on/7off): longer work day, new colleagues, could kill someone
I KNOW the shine will wear off after one or two years, but I at least know now to schedule longer breaks periodically throughout the year. What do you think?
TV this week: The Resident, House Hunters
Takeout this week: $10
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I think 7/7 schedule may just suit you down to the ground. Mini breaks every 7 days. Longer days to stop you beating yourself up over whether you should be getting a 2nd job or spending too long on blog fonts! If it doesn't mean big pay cut then apply. You can always turn down a job offer once offered.
ReplyDeleteVery true! I'm so glad you responded. I'm like gee even Tuppenny is too busy these days. Sad face. But yay, it was WP's fault. I did apply for two positions. Although you'll see with post on Friday that it may not be greener on the other side. The 7 days off would still be a welcomed break though!
ReplyDeletePhew! Am glad I reached out - was getting worried that I was doing something wrong and didn't want you thinking I wasn't reading cos I promise I am even if I don't always comment! Look forward to reading the latest installment on Friday.
ReplyDeleteDitto! I have to study the master ;)
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