Melbourne

I got the job!!!!!! General manager rang to congratulate me. I'll feel better once I have the contract, but still.

The search is finally fucking over. I was down to emergency levels of funding as this makes a huge difference.

Background checks went through, got the official job offer call, nego'd a slight bump, contract should be through tomorrow and with any luck I'll be starting next Tuesday! And how good is this: they said after a few weeks I can change my specified working days to suit my needs, so I'm not fixed to the two days I pick at the start. How good is that?? Ultra flexibility!! Feeling very good about the job 😄

First ever actual job application submitted. Took me two days to get the CV and Cover letter in proper shape but now I can modify them lightly for other jobs.

Ms Cat had a big day yesterday. First of all she stole my bed and my girl at 6am.

Then in the evening she stole my cash.

My indoor cat just dashed through the door as I was going out. First time she has done this. I only adopted her almost a month.

Panic!

She jumped my fence which borders a large park. I grabbed a blanket, some food and went into the park, yelling her name but not really hopeful.

My son comes out yelling "Mum! She's at the back door!". He let's her in and she bolts for a bed to hide under.

She can have all the pets and treats tonight. My heart rate is gonna take some time to recover.

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In pants on a tram. The things I do for money...

Some snacks while we wait for the main event

Today’s lunch is, in fact, a pie

My daughter sent me this

Well it's sad to see the Bendigo Hotel closing, they have also done a lot to pee off the metal scene recently.

Things have been really sus there since the start of this year. Booking less metal, removing metal merch on the wall, and trying to change the vibe of the place.

Looks like the Ungrateful Dead fest also has to find a new venue as well.

That heat really knocked me around. My sleeping pattern is worse than ever

I hope you all have a life like Pi; never ending and irrational

⏰🥊 slowly merging into this feeble construct

Pi day pide dough has been made and is now rising. I'm going to do a mix of eggplant and tomato with a bit of roast lamb with moroccan seasoning and top with some slices of bocconcini.

Have an interview with a different place this afternoon. If they move me to the 2nd stage then I'll probably send an email to the other guys and see if they can give me an answer soon.

Zucchini slice in da oven..

First time making it.

Suffice it to say I'm hoping I don't fuck it up.

After reading some pointers a few said to strain the zucc after grating so it's not mushy and I have to say the raw juice was delicious.

I’m going to hop on the bike for a bit

Occasionally I look up the date for special days and discovered today is Steak & Blow job day. Don't worry ladies there's Cake & Cunnilingus day on April 14 for us. And here I thought they were just for birthdays. I went with pi day.

My elbow scab is SO ITCHY!! ARGH!! It has been itchy for days but I've done really well to not scratch at it but it's driving me mental!

Nashi break

Come to think of it…does anyone know where Smeg went/if she’s all right? I haven’t seen her DTing in months

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I can see why nobody reads this "independent"

Mrs gets the mechanical check back on her potential new car today. If it passes she'll probably be picking it up tonight. Told her this is it though. If I'm back on carsales again within the next 4 years i'll lose my mind. Her new-to-her car will be the 6th car we've "owned" in the last 2 years. I'm absolutely over it.

I could not find a nice card for Steak and Blowjob day😞

Thanks to you guys I've got an in on today's NYT crossword - usually Fridays (e: also Thursdays!) are too hard for me but I might still have a chance having figured out the theme early.

"An irrational reason to celebrate?" (5)

I feel like my body's run down at the moment.

I think I'm going to take the day off from work tomorrow and hopefully I'll be right after the weekend.

Has anyone here ever changed jobs without qualifications/experience and was successful in getting a new job in the new field? If so, how did you go about writing the cover letter?

Since I'm studying teaching and realise it is a lot of theory, I thought I might apply for a job as a teachers assistant but I don't have any experience in the field. I've been working on my cover letter and covered how I am studying my education degree, relevant skills I've picked up in my current and past roles, why I want to change careers and how I want to get some hands on experience so I can be best prepared to be a teacher and even mentioned it as an investment in both (the school and me) our futures.

I also mentioned Ive done work with kids for school talks with my books

I said I don't have any experience and someone told me I shouldn't mention that. But I figure being upfront about it is the best way to go. They're going to see it on the resume and even in the cover letter.

Any thoughts on including that part or anything else I should mention?

And should my resume cover my past work roles and all I've done or things that might be relevant to the role I am applying for?

Thanks,