Thanks Rabbit ... it's just such a relief after all this time. The contract is worded like these first three months are probationary (as is normal) and goes on to say that future salaries are not yet negotiated, which looks hopeful for extension.
Maybe they are 'try before we buy' and I certainly hope that is the case - unless I hate the job! Then it's a good out to stick purely to the 3 month contract! I really hope that something comes along for you soon too - I know the frustration of being out of work - honestly. I must have applied for 50 jobs recently and that's a big blow to someone who has always 'got' every job applied for in the past.
I think that, pretty much the advice from all, is to put my new salary in the bank and say nothing. If it smokes H out, I can tell him what he needs to be told. Meanwhile, the security of that money, along with my soon to arrive tax refund, sees me sitting pretty for a few months as long as I do not go out on any wild spends. That's a comforting thought and a position of security (temporary, though it is).
Just started reading DR again this afternoon. Took it in to the garden, sat with the mogles around me and smiled as I enjoyed the fruits of my garden labour, my new job and the fact that I am still coping - on my own.
Tomorrow: Lunch date, with Ruth at work where I did my agency shifts for five weeks. Maybe some new 'work clothes' shopping. Two weeks since I last saw H. Thursday: Work - first day! Friday: Work - second day, if I can survive the first day! Saturday - hair cut. Morning tea with Julia. Sunday - garden work.
Is this GAL'ing or what? Weeeelll, it's a start!!
Just changed my C appointments to fit around my new schedule. Dang thing is that means I can't go for two weeks now. They only have evening appointments on a Tuesday and they are booked until 22nd. Still, I guess that working will make a big difference to how I am feeling, anyhow.
OK - I'm having some supper and then making a fairly early night of it. Back tomorrow!
Good day, afternoon, evening or night to one and all! Sleep well folks and dream positive dreams. Wake with PMA by the bucket load.
WAH 43; W 47 M 16; T 17 Cats 15 & 6 Bomb 27/05/09 ow 28/06/09
"It is only on the darkest night that we see the stars"
