You two - stop talking about Australia, I'm getting extremely jealous!I live in Auckland where it's... nice... but currently extreme rainy and windy, and Auckland doesn't have Peter Jackson like Wellington does OR hot fit tanned guys like Australia does (or so I assume lol).
Shell have you tried to upload the pics onto an album on WH first and then link back from there? Once you upload a pic onto the site, it'll give you the necessary code which you could just copy and paste into a post.
Your job - you said they won't give you maternity leave anyway since you haven't been there long enough... well once you do leave, I think that'll be the perfect time to find something better and closer to home. I can see how worrying about work *right now* is not ideal. Why not stick it out for a few more months, save your money, then once your little angel comes along you'll be free to reevaluate your career choices.Sounds to me like a few things are already starting to fall into place once you look at things a little bit differently, eh?
Pftt (sorry Shel)
I agree, I think there is still a future, career after the birth, in time
Do we not realise that in order to find a soul
It doesn't happen over night
if truth were to be told.
Like everything in life that's hard to achieve
you must believe!
I tried just before so I shall see how it goes from there. I will just keep fiddling around with it till it works haha
That's where I am finding it very hard. I keep telling myself to just keep pushing forward where I am for the next 7 months. But I am literally exhausted that I can't get up. Work see it as I don't want to be there and it doesn't look good on my probation, it's like one vicious cycle. I already feel like I am going to lose my job. Like I said before I just don't know how much more I can honestly push myself. I already feel like I'm on breaking pointTomorrow is already making me ill as it slowly creeps closer.
You're right sometimes looking at things differently does help
What specifically about your current job is not going well? Maybe we could brainstorm a way of turning something around. I'm also a little unfamiliar with the whole probation process - are you still allowed to look for other work?
Are you currently a temp? I've had great success with my temp agency - they found me two jobs within like a week of me asking for one, and the second job eventually turned permanent. I know Australia's got some great temping agencies...
I know how you feel though about Monday approaching.
Aw darn... I wish I hadn't overlooked this thread. Shell dear, I have dealt with depression for much of my life, and there are times I go through bouts of feeling down and burnt out, just like what you're feeling right now. I also have a new job that I hate... my boss is a mega jerk and makes me loathe going into work every day. Of course I'm keeping my eye out for better opportunities, but I look at it this way... the way the economy is (in the US anyway) I'm lucky to have a job at all. I get that paycheck, pay the bills and I'm thankful.
Try to look at things positively and surround yourself with those who support you. The worst thing you can do is isolate, and it looks like you are reaching out for support so that's very good. Keep doing things to improve your situation if you're unhappy with it, being proactive will make you feel less "stuck" and help you to move forward. Eventually the way you're feeling right now will pass... hopefully sooner than later.
How can you see where you're going if you spend your whole life looking over your shoulder? –Naughty Ninja
The biggest part is sales I think and the pressure they put on us to make sales. Rather than being supportive and maybe encouraging you to make your targets they constantly throw threats around saying that if you don't make them then they are not afraid to show you the door after probation or to those who have been there a while saying how they have every right too move you to an another branch and you won't have a say, so they could basically send you to a branch on the opposite side of the city. I guess that type of negativity doesn't make me want to try harder if that makes sense? There is another girl on probation with me and she feels the same way I do.
Yeah you can still look for work while on probation. It's basically just a period of time where you and the employer get to learn about each other ect. If you don't like the job/position/people or the don't think you are suitable then you can end your contract at the end of probation with no obligation. I'm currently full time, I have never done temp work but you have me really interested about it now.
Kristalyn - How do you find ways to push on through it? It generally works for me for a while, like you I think about paying the bills and saving up some money. I hate the thought of going with out but I feel like I over push myself till I get to the point I am know where no amount of money helps to push me through. I just want to hide away.
It can sometimes be so hard to see things in a positive light. I have somewhat isolated myself at the moment because I just feel like a burden on everyone, friends/family ect. I start little projects that I enjoy but within a week I just give in, I can't seem to find the will power or enjoyment to continue. I can sit there and think about the things I want to do all day or tell myself I will do these things but end up just sitting doing nothing instead. I want these feelings to go away, I feel trapped and controlled by them.
Mes - I think I have figured out how to post pics ... fingers crossed haha
Well for me there really is no choice... I HAVE to push through it, because if I don't I know what the consequences are. I guess just knowing that the feelings will pass keeps me pushing forward. Take it one day at a time really. Friends/family are really important during times like this. Trust me, you are not a burden... the people who care about you WANT to help you. They would much rather you reach out for their support than see you stuck in this rut. It really helps to have at least one person who you deeply trust, to kick you in the behind (so to speak) when you need it most, and get you out and doing things for yourself and with others, even when you don't feel like it. The more you isolate, sit and stew in your own thoughts, the more depressed you will become. You need to occupy your mind with other things, follow through with stuff you enjoy and be social. I know it's hard to be motivated when you're not feeling up to doing anything, but do it anyway, and let your friends/family help.Originally Posted by Shell86
How can you see where you're going if you spend your whole life looking over your shoulder? –Naughty Ninja
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