Hello @Peri
I like your thought provoking message...
Yes you are right, there is a lot of non challenging conversations here. I do think that it's necessary at times, however I also believe that as we grow to know more about each other the door should be opened to alow constructive advice to be given. I also believe I have seen this happen. Sometimes though when this does occur I have seen the conversation moderated - so depending on the contents being discussed can be a little difficult...
In saying that Peri I am only just getting to know you so don't feel that I have a lot to offer in the constructive advice giving department...that being said you have my word that as I grow to know you I will always give you any advice I can rather than just "sugar coat" things. Based on what you have written today - here are my thoughts...
I hear you when you say you don't want to work but you say you need to earn the money...
I am sorry that you once had a long career in paediatrics that was ended very abruptly by cruel and ambitious people. This makes me mad as I hear it all too often 😞
At times I wish I didn't have to work...but on the upside it does give me some goals to set/work towards and in turn some self satisfaction that I would not have without working. I think the trick is to find the right people to work for, a game changer. I too have had some dreadful bosses so that now I realise how lucky I am to have mine and the company I work for. So my advice...ask questions about the company culture. This might give you an insight as the the treatment of the staff. A question I asked at my interview was how long the three that interviewed me had worked there for. All of them had been there for a number of years. This gave me an indication that it can't be too bad if people stay for years. I really don't think there is a perfect place (it is work at the end of the day) but you deserve respect and to be heard, and NOT to be bullied anywhere you go.
Another upside to working is the social interaction with others, even though you live with your son and spend such beautiful time with your grandaughter, I still believe this is not enough. Without sounding awful It is certainily not enough for me - some days I can't wait to see the back of my loved ones. (Did I really just say that?!) Of course by working it gives me the opportunity to miss them and look forward to returning home to them - does that make sense?
In my previous job I worked from home on my own and missed the face to face contact with others, I feel this would help on days when you are feeling down? Agree?
So, in closing Peri, I do think you should grab the bull by the horns and find something to do work wise, some extra cash, responsibilities - both can only have good outcomes. At the end of the day if you don't like it, move on find something else...nothing ventured nothing gained.
Good luck Peri - I look forward to hearing how things are...I hope all of what I have written is OK (fingers crossed)
Hello @Peri
I understand. Well you still deserve credit for your career, my boy was in special care and I will always hold dear the nusrses that assisted both him and me at the time.
Have you found any that interest you as yet? Aged care is also very rewarding. I used to do medical deliveries when I had a pharmacy role and I loved spending time with the ladies, some of which I am certain I was their only "visitor" for the week 😔
Hoping you are doing well. Not much to report here. A quiet day. Must get my boy up he needs his morning tablet. Hugs dear Peri x
Some flowers for your lounge room...
