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Posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 5, 2012, at 18:45:00
I have scored a new job!
Its a step up (logistics superintendant rather than warehouse supervisor), 10000 dollars a year more money, more responsability, and because its with a big, diverse company, a lot of career options in the future.
Its with a major food manufacturer, the Australian equivalent of Kraft or General Foods, wanning logisitcs for a divion that supplies bread all over the northern territory.
Realy happy, I feel that finaly my life is back on track after it fell apart when I had my breakdown.
I have decided that I will stay on my current dose of Xanax (half a tablet twice a day) for a few weeks, untill I am settled into the new role, then finish tapering it down to nil. I will stay on the two antidepressants long term, and keep Xanax with me to be taken on an "as needed" basis
Posted by papillon2 on February 5, 2012, at 19:36:57
In reply to New Job - life back on track!, posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 5, 2012, at 18:45:00
Congratulations Jono, that's awesome news!!!
Posted by Phillipa on February 5, 2012, at 21:23:50
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track!, posted by papillon2 on February 5, 2012, at 19:36:57
Jono that is fabulous as shows yes a person can get well and return to work!!! And a better position congrats Phillipa
Posted by linkadge on February 6, 2012, at 9:01:22
In reply to New Job - life back on track!, posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 5, 2012, at 18:45:00
I'm just as happy.
My temporary job as a high school math teacher just ended!!
Linkadge
Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 6, 2012, at 13:38:25
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track!, posted by linkadge on February 6, 2012, at 9:01:22
> I'm just as happy.
>
> My temporary job as a high school math teacher just ended!!
>
> LinkadgeI guess you didn't enjoy it Link?
Posted by SLS on February 6, 2012, at 14:31:26
In reply to New Job - life back on track!, posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 5, 2012, at 18:45:00
> I have scored a new job!
Very cool.
Good luck. I hope you continue to gain positive momentum.
- Scott
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 6, 2012, at 16:18:23
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » jono_in_adelaide, posted by SLS on February 6, 2012, at 14:31:26
Link - I couldnt be a teacher, I have every respect for those who can, because those young punks would drive me nuts withn a week.
One of my freinds is a nurse in an aged care facility, again, I realy admire people who do that, because I know I couldnt
Posted by linkadge on February 6, 2012, at 16:27:48
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » linkadge, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 6, 2012, at 13:38:25
The work load is just incredable.
If I had an hour to myself a week I was lucky.
Linkadge
Posted by linkadge on February 6, 2012, at 16:29:25
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track!, posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 6, 2012, at 16:18:23
The behavior is bad and you are constantly marking and planning.
I need a career change....anything.
Posted by linkadge on February 6, 2012, at 16:32:52
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track!, posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 6, 2012, at 16:18:23
I thought it would a job where I could use my brain. Instead it is just battling behavior and pushing useless facts. Oh, and filling out paperwork for the needy ones....which these days is every student...
...sorry for hijacking your post!
I've saved up $100,000 though, it 3 years of it.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 6, 2012, at 18:16:12
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track!, posted by linkadge on February 6, 2012, at 16:32:52
Damn, thats a nice little nest egg!
Posted by papillon2 on February 6, 2012, at 19:13:17
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » jono_in_adelaide, posted by linkadge on February 6, 2012, at 16:29:25
> The behavior is bad and you are constantly marking and planning.
>
> I need a career change....anything.Maths tutor?
Posted by linkadge on February 6, 2012, at 19:34:49
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track!, posted by papillon2 on February 6, 2012, at 19:13:17
>Maths tutor?
Yeah, I'm trying to transition back to supply teaching and some tutoring. At least there, there is a bit more control over schedule and workload.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on February 6, 2012, at 19:55:16
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » papillon2, posted by linkadge on February 6, 2012, at 19:34:49
Link true here also as a 35 year Veteran teacher just got on Disability as couldn't take it anymore. Someone telling what you must teach how they want it done now. And parents always reporting you for not giving their child a better grade. And when I nursed loved it now I hear the horror stories and know I never could. I wish for the good old days. Jono working with people , families is so hard.Phillipa
Posted by linkadge on February 7, 2012, at 17:22:03
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » linkadge, posted by Phillipa on February 6, 2012, at 19:55:16
Are you saying you are 35 year veteran teacher...? or that you know one?
Yeah, teaching is the real deal. Its a great job in theory, but very demanding these days.
Linkadge
Posted by linkadge on February 7, 2012, at 18:27:07
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » Phillipa, posted by linkadge on February 7, 2012, at 17:22:03
It makes you wonder how many of the abused substances out there are (legitimate) self medication for depression. Ketamine, nicotine, opiates, stimulants.....
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on February 7, 2012, at 21:27:28
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » Phillipa, posted by linkadge on February 7, 2012, at 17:22:03
Link next door neighbor elementary school. She got on disablity and is sitting home collecting $3200 a month from the government and teachers disability or whatever it's called. She has the good insurance also. Phillipa
Posted by linkadge on February 8, 2012, at 5:49:01
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » linkadge, posted by Phillipa on February 7, 2012, at 21:27:28
Thats not bad. Well, I give it to her for lasting 35 years! My mother got out after 10. She went to supply teaching and then just out.
The real problem with it is the unpredictability. Great kids one year, then not the next. Or you get transfered to another school, or they change what you're teaching at the last minute.
Linkadge
Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 8, 2012, at 8:06:53
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » Phillipa, posted by linkadge on February 8, 2012, at 5:49:01
> Thats not bad. Well, I give it to her for lasting 35 years! My mother got out after 10. She went to supply teaching and then just out.
>
> The real problem with it is the unpredictability. Great kids one year, then not the next. Or you get transfered to another school, or they change what you're teaching at the last minute.
>
> Linkadge
>What age do you teach Link?
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 8, 2012, at 16:25:30
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » linkadge, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 8, 2012, at 8:06:53
When you say supply teaching, do you mean supply chain management/logistics? Thats my field!
Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 8, 2012, at 16:42:47
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track!, posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 8, 2012, at 16:25:30
>do you mean supply chain management/logistics? That's my field!
There are some cool little supply chain/warehouse logistics videos on YouTube. This one shows the A-frame picking orders at the Spanish pharmaceutical wholesaler Cecofar.
Posted by linkadge on February 8, 2012, at 16:52:48
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » linkadge, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 8, 2012, at 8:06:53
I'm qualified for grades 7-12 (aprox ages 13-18).
I've done two temporary jobs in high school. Now I'm working as a supply (which is easier in some ways).
Linkadge
Posted by linkadge on February 8, 2012, at 16:55:33
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track!, posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 8, 2012, at 16:25:30
No, I mean substitute teacher - as in going around to different schools each day.
My background is math/physics. I'd prefer to teach math, but thinking of getting out of teaching alltogether.
...management logistics...hmm...that sounds fufilling :)
Linkadge
Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 8, 2012, at 17:07:01
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track!, posted by linkadge on February 8, 2012, at 16:52:48
> I'm qualified for grades 7-12 (aprox ages 13-18).
>
> I've done two temporary jobs in high school. Now I'm working as a supply (which is easier in some ways).
>
> LinkadgeDon't have the same responsibilities as a supply teacher. All types of class teaching can be stressful, much more so than being a personal tutor.
Posted by linkadge on February 8, 2012, at 18:06:46
In reply to Re: New Job - life back on track! » linkadge, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 8, 2012, at 17:07:01
my god the responsibilities will kill you.
I'm ok with working hard, but the job *constantly* pulls you in every direction. zero peace.
Linkadge
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