gooster Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi all You may remember that before I went away, I was having a horrendous time at work, with them constantly harrassing me for poor on the day glasses sales. Well, before I went away, I made contact with a local opticians, who were looking to employ someone for a few days a week. Whilst away, I had a lot of time to think about what to do (a week in the sunshine on your own gives you lots of thinking time!), and came to the conclusion that if they could offer me a few days a week there, I could make up the rest of my current wage doing locum work. That way, I still have work at the quiet times in optics, but can earn more money during the busy times. Anyway, I spoke to the practice owner tonight (who is a dog lover ), and had a long discussion about the practice. The practice currently carries out diabetic retinopathy screening, which I am doing as part of my current job anyway, so she was really pleased to find out I could take over that too. Am going to meet her face to face on Tuesday, and I can't wait! Am so excited about the prospects of working at a small local practice, but still working at other practices too, so my work life is nice and varied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 ooooooooooooo well done Gooster i hope things go well for you, it is awful having to go to a job that you don't like..... i had to do it but only for a few months and have vowed i will never do it again! it will be good for you to be somewhere where you are appreciated for the service you give not how many pairs of bl**dy specs you sell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trallwm farm Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thats a brilliant solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 oooh, fingers crossed this will be a solution for you Jayne. After all your training and internship and further experience you so deserve a job that makes the most of your skills and sense of vocation rather than just a sales job. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Good for you, sounds fabulous! Hope the meeting goes well on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Sounds good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks guys! They have been fine with me since I got back from my holiday, but last Saturday, I had a horrendous sales day, and I was nearly in tears when I left work, as I was that worried and stressed about what they might say to me. So even when I have good days, I will always be worried when I have a bad day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murtle Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) I'm really excited for you. Don't let them lull you into a false sense of security, though I think you are far to clever to let that happen A permanent part time role and the option of locum is such a good combination to give you the stability and freedom. I love it! This has just made me Well done and good luck! Edited February 16, 2012 by murtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats n greys Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Sounds like it's a great chance. We spend a lot of time at work, we should be unhappy there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Fabulous, so pleased for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 well done xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Aw this is excellent news. I am so pleased for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9Fran Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Life is to short to spend it stressing over what other people want you to be. Sounds like an ideal resolve. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spins4me Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Go for it. This is coming from someone left permanently loopy from a stressful job. I'm keeping everything crossed for you. :flowers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_angel Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Hope it works out for you It doesnt sound like current job is much fun at all with the constant stress of when a bad day may happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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