Monday 12 July 2010

So I'm out of work

I don't think I mentioned this in a previous post, but I took voluntary redundancy from my job about 5 weeks ago. At the time, it seemed like the right thing to do and I thought I'd pretty soon be moving into a new role. However, although I've had some interest and a couple of offers there's been nothing that I've really wanted. I made the decision because I couldn't face commuting to Birmingham and back every day and with everything else that was going on in my life I thought it the best thing for my sanity.
The problem now is that the days just draaaag. I'm actively looking for a new role and getting calls from agencies but it's still hard. And obviously I can't go out spending money left right and centre because I don't know when I'm going to be working again.
I've tried to be pro-active, going out for runs, walking to town and back etc. but some days are just hard. Today is one of those days. Very low today. I think I mentioned in a post a long time ago that I wished life were like the movies sometimes. Well it's not. It's so fcukin' not.
And I'm gonna stop there because getting upset while typing a blog is so lame...

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Simon,

I'm sure the right job will come along at the right time, even if you just see it as a stepping-stone or an opportunity to learn some new skills, and it will really lift you up. But I can imagine the bit between now and then being hard ...

For the benefit of anyone who's only ever heard Simon say what a good programmer Simon is, then take it from someone who has worked at the same place - he really, really is good, churning out quality code with speed, intuition and enjoyment. I wish I could do that!

All the best,
SueH

Colin said...

Hi Simon, I'm sure you will be back on your feet very soon.

Keep your head up and we're all thinking of you.

Take care

Simon said...

Sue, thank you for the kind comments.
I've had people asking me how much I had to pay you! But in all seriousness your words really struck home and made me feel good. So thank you.

And thanks to you too Col mate... I'll let you know about the 31st. Love to the family.

Phil Dawson said...

ive worked with him to and his mad mousebreaker.com skills are second to none....