The Rat ([info]firvulag) wrote,
@ 2009-01-01 22:24:00
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Current mood:Reflective

New Year
Well, another year down, and I'm not quite sure what I think about it.

I did have a really nice quiet evening with a couple of good friends.
We did see in the new year, and had a good time.
My health issue(s) from November and December seem to have settled down at least, though they haven't gone away completely which is anoying.
My motivation to work is vastly diminished from this time last year, though I think that is largely due to my health and moving house that I like to take some time dealing with rather than not liking work. Having to go in to work and not deal with my health and house seem to be making it drag out longer than normal though which I don't like.

As of tomorrow (or maybe the 6th...) I am no longer on a salary and will be getting an hourly rate equivalent to that of what I was getting. Basically if I work the hours I should work under my salary conditions, I'll earn the same under my hourly rate conditions. I don't like it for job security, but it was a trade off with my deteriorating health. My boss is quite understanding, especially given I'm currently around -60hours in my leave bank. that's a week and a half of working without pay to make it back up, but we're going to be able to split that over Dec/Jan/Feb so it doesn't hurt too bad.

I struggled alot last year, especially towards the end of it. I'm working on plans for this not to happen again this year, including my list of things I want to do this year. Hopefully one of the successful ones is to be less of a hermit/recluse and actually get out there and see my friends and interact with people again. Would make a nice change over the last years efforts.




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[info]stephbg
2009-01-01 02:09 pm UTC (link)
Re switching to an hourly rate there are advantages if the companies you work for are prone to running out of money occasionally. If there's a cash flow problem it's relatively easy to suspend and re-employ someone on hourly rates. But if you're an employee you might *have* to be fired so the company doesn't trade while insolvent.

Anyway, I hope you feel better and get a chance to gather your spoons.

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[info]firvulag
2009-01-01 02:18 pm UTC (link)
Thanks. Only once has the company not had the money to pay me (and one other worker) on payday, but paid us 2 days late when the money from outstanding invoices had cleared. The company is rather solid, being in a fairly secluded industry is helpful at times.

It does however allow me to control my hours even more. It's just a matter of worth...

and currently I most certainly are collecting spoons. Unfortunatelly this weather really likes to melt them somewhat.

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