O.k, so I finally pulled my finger out and have done something about my life. Partly because I broke down in front of my boss saying I couldn't handle shift work any more, which is kind of true. It must have fit into my life at some point, after all; I've been doing it for seven years (mostly) without issue. But it gets so draining sometimes; I don't have a regular sleep pattern due to early shifts following lates and vice versa; there's a lot more pressure on to complete reviews, appraisals etc at the same time as leading a shift; I could go on but, ya know... I can handle being busy and doing lots, but Charlotte needs her sleep! I don't even need that much, 6 hours is fine - I just need the consistency that a 'regular job' allows.
Anyways, as much as I like going on tangents I was telling a story. I made the first step towards a new career in teaching by filling out the registration for the Graduate Teacher Training Register. I've chosen my options and done my research. It looks like it would be tight affording it leave my job and study but I think we can afford it if we cut down on a few things (which starts after we pay our latest energy bill, DOUBLE the last one!!! This cold never ending winter really took its toll).
So now its all about saving cash and money making schemes. Saving money I can do easily, but I am in no way a business person, making money off my own back is a bit of a mystery. All I can think is that you make stuff and sell it. The whats, hows and wheres are a mystery. I think that's the next problem to solve.
