Since my arrival in British Columbia the first few weeks were spent job hunting and telling myself not to be picky about what type of employment I can get. While I was aiming for retail jobs to further expand my growth and knowledge in the sector, it was on the back burner (so to speak) that if retail jobs didn't work that I would go back to…. dare I say it FAST FOOD.
So I've written in a previous blog about ADHD friendly jobs and how working in a Fast Food job not being ADHD friendly. That blog was written in a very negative context. I guess what makes working in the Fast Food service different this time around is that I'm using previously gained experience.
The place of work is enjoyable. The co-workers are great with the exception of three of who I'd rather not work with (they lack work ethic) but sometimes have to work with them because of scheduling. Thankfully Management has clued in and these co-workers are starting to pull their weight more.
Also, when I first arrived here retail jobs were only offering 15-20 hours a week, realistically impossible to survive on here in Victoria. A person needs 35 plus hours a week to survive. The cost of living here is really high. At my Fast Food job I'm getting 35 plus hours a week. Soon approaching the end of my three month probationary period. Hopefully, the manager will give a good review and maybe I'll be entitled to a wage increase.
Every once in a while I'm checking what other jobs are out there. However, of what I've been noticing on the job boards are positions offering less hours than what I'm currently getting. Which means stay at the job I'm at for right now and just keep looking. Something better will come along someday…maybe.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Recent Life Changes
Originally written on August 20, 2012
Since my last blog I've been working really hard to make some positive changes in my life. Progress has been made even though there is much more to be done.
I've been been working really hard on relationship building. Doing whats important with my loved ones. In some ways despite "not being completely there" I'm becoming more "in tune" with trigger points most times. There's still occasions when loved ones feel the need to point out to me that "I'm in my own world", that I have to snap out of it.
Getting back to life changes that have happened recently. Allow me to fill you in on the details. First, it was the preparation in getting ready to move back to British Columbia. I had to compile a "To-Do List" of things that had to be accomplished to make the move possible.
Keep in mind that I was still working during the day, raising my son and helping him to stay on top of his school work. My Mom has been an enormous help through all of this. This moving "To-Do List" was done in the evening time after work and on my days off.
Planning this move was a huge responsibility that required a lot of planning, organizing and maintaining focus. I was able to to do this while working full time. It is an accomplishment that I feel really proud of.
Since my last blog I've been working really hard to make some positive changes in my life. Progress has been made even though there is much more to be done.
I've been been working really hard on relationship building. Doing whats important with my loved ones. In some ways despite "not being completely there" I'm becoming more "in tune" with trigger points most times. There's still occasions when loved ones feel the need to point out to me that "I'm in my own world", that I have to snap out of it.
Getting back to life changes that have happened recently. Allow me to fill you in on the details. First, it was the preparation in getting ready to move back to British Columbia. I had to compile a "To-Do List" of things that had to be accomplished to make the move possible.
Keep in mind that I was still working during the day, raising my son and helping him to stay on top of his school work. My Mom has been an enormous help through all of this. This moving "To-Do List" was done in the evening time after work and on my days off.
Planning this move was a huge responsibility that required a lot of planning, organizing and maintaining focus. I was able to to do this while working full time. It is an accomplishment that I feel really proud of.
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