And I'm Employed Again

Okay, I'm very much almost employed. My references are in. There will need to be a police check and the probity process, then the joyful internal processes that all companies have to go through to get you onto their systems, but I got the nod about an hour after the interview. I'll be starting this job on 10 November. It might have been sooner, but there's that pesky Melbourne Cup holiday next week.

Yes, had the interview at 11 a.m. This morning.

After which I ran into town to meet Raj for lunch, then I was off to the library to go for a write. I got the confirmation they wanted me at 12.45 p.m. as I was tucking into a Nasi Lemak at this unexpected Malaysian place on Exhibition Street. 

I bought myself a celebratory Coke Zero to drink when I was writing. 

After a few messages and emails to my referees, I submitted the info into the pimp’s (recruitment consultants) HR system at 4 p.m. when I got back home. 

The references were completed by 5 p.m.

See, simples. 

I admit the following, as I know finding work is not as easy for many. But:

• I've got a good work history in this field. 
• I'm known for being a good team player. 
• I'm pretty flexible around most things - thankfully this is a hybrid role - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home, and no travel!
• I know what I want to do. And this is a bit of a change.  
• I have transferable skills - I'm going back from a job in Utilities back to Banking. Different sectors, similar rules. 
• I interview well.
• And this job is a short-term gig, I'm happy take the risk and hoping there may be more work to come after. (This takes me to the end of February, and any contractor will tell you that any job that gets you over Christmas and January is a very good thing.)
• And it's proof that tenacity and a positive attitude bears results.

I realise how very lucky I am. 

Anyway, I now have 12 days to enjoy the end of this two-month break, which I needed more than I could have realised. It's let me reset my meds, get back on track with a lot of things, have my writing take precedence over other stuff, clean my flat, play with the cat, and generally feel like a human being again, not somebody who's flitting between cities. 

And I'm comfortable in the knowledge that the rent will get paid and the cat will have food. 

It's a good feeling all round. 

Oh well, back to the novel. Oh, and I better cancel the other interview I have on Thursday - no need for that now. This was my preferred role. 

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