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"Hello, did you know that..." When the robots come calling
I've been answering "Withheld" and "No Caller ID" numbers much more of late. Mainly because employers and recruiters tend to use them to be discrete. Nothing shouts more then prying eyes seeing a missed call from "Sarah" at "HR Recruitment Co." On answering my phone I was greeted by a friendly and cheerful pre-recorded message about debt relief ( Read more... ) -
You're selling yourself short
I do no look for pity. I do not look for kind words. I look only to write what has happened. If you feel you wish to pass comment then that is your discretion ( Read more... ) -
ERROR
On 3 October 2013 I received a confirmation that my job seeker's allowance benefit was approved. (Hurrah!). All I needed to do was wait 3 days and the benefit would be paid into my account. 22 days later I have not had a penny. This payment is quite crucial as without it, I will be unable to fill up my car with fuel (£50 for 450 miles) and pay ( Read more... ) -
The things we say
And the way in which we say things have an impact on those around us. Whether it is a one to one talk, or talking with a group. We can judge the effect of our words on those that we are talking with immediately, unless they are deliberately concealing their emotion and reactions ( Read more... ) -
Laundry
In a family home, laundry turn around is important. Not just for the demand for clean clothes but for the free use of the washing machine and clothes horse to dry the clothes ( Read more... ) -
Why?
Why are you being such a bitch of late? -
On the eve of change
This weekend I had an impromptu visit to my better half's parent's home.
I retreated to their home, with their kind permission, so I could carry out my revision as on Monday I have an exam. This exam is important to the next six months. 90 minutes. 60% pass mark. One re-sit only.
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I only do eyes!
That time again. A trip to the optometrist. Except I do not [i]have[/i] and optometrist anymore. The last one I had, was my family's optometrist from when we lived in London. To date, the optometrist who gave me my first glasses has retired, passed the business to his two sons, who in turn sold the business to a large independent optometrists ( Read more... ) -
The spaceship that rides on air
The C6. The Citroën C6.
You would be forgiven if you did not know what the C6 is, or, as of 2012, was. Most would mistakenly assumed the C6 was the C8; the multiple person vehicle. The largest of Citroën cars ( Read more... ) -
Seven months
Can I last that long? Seven long, long months at home. Can I? It's a thought that may have to become, out of necessity, a reality.
First, my contract with work ends in September. There has been no word about it's renewal. None. In fact, I have had quite the opposite; active encouragement to look elsewhere because my work cannot guarantee a ( Read more... )