I've been reflecting a lot about my career lately and all the twists and turns it's taken in the last few years, especially since having my daughter. I've experienced a toxic work environment, redundancy, ill health dismissal and a huge reduction in hours for my husband due to ill health, but despite the odds my freelance business has thrived, I've secured a great part-time job and I've managed to keep a roof over our heads. Also my dad just came out of palliative care as he's doing so well. We are survivors us Mitchells (maiden name). Well, Jacksons too - my Mother-in-Law was just given an MBE for her charity she set up due to a really impossible situation when she was denied contact with her first grandchild. Life takes us through many ups and downs, particularly as someone with bipolar and menopause, but it's how you respond that counts. Just thought I'd share my musings. It's not very work-focused or insightful, but I thought you might like to ...
I've previously blogged about the month I went car free to see if I could live without it. Now I'm forced into adjusting as I have sold the car, in an effort to get something for it before it becomes worthless and now I'm getting used to buses and trains. Sure, it's not as easy and takes some planning, but it's also quite liberating being able to get about without worrying about traffic and roadworks. It reminds me of my youth too. There is a lot to be said for planning and managing a journey and I'm doing a lot more walking in between. I do have plans to relearn a manual so I can drive the one car we have, but it didn't make sense having two when we both work from home. So here's to a carefree life, for now!