Maybe I was trying to do exactly that. Needless to say, thanks to a good chat with hubby, things are a-changing. I am reducing my hours at work down to 3 days and, once the exam is done (this coming Tuesday), 2 weekdays at home. This gives me a 4 day 'weekend' to get caught up on all the chores. It also means a return to some lovely home-cooked-from-scratch dinners. And I'll have more time to catch up with friends. And I might be able to find the time to keep this blog up, instead of letting it drift like I have for the past few months.
You see, there was a rumour at work that my services would be required up to September and there's no way I can let my outstanding 'big' chores list (total spring clean, decorating, etc) go on till then. So tomorrow, for the first time in many months, I will NOT be going shopping tomorrow (Saturday). I've never liked doing that - too many people. So I'll start going on Mondays (or Tuesdays). I might even stop feeling guilty for having a lie in at the weekends.
I've also decided to stop job-hunting. It's soul-destroying to get no joy. I've had 2 interviews this year out of nearly 50 job applications. Once the economy picks up, and there's not so much competition, I'll try again.
I have enjoyed my time at college and I'd like to do the Level 3 course at some point in the future. However, I think I'd like a job in that field so that I can have some experience of what I'll be learning. Plus the distance learning version will set me back about £800, once you've allowed for things like books, exam fees, AAT annual fees, etc, etc, etc. Makes you wonder what you're paying the course fee of £670 for, doesn't it?! (Yes, the £800 includes this £670). For a mere £650 I can go back to the Open University and do the next course on my list - M208 Pure Maths. No extra fees (apart from posting some tutor-marked-assignments back). Plus I LOVE pure maths.
Right now I want to spend the next 6 years or so finishing my Maths degree. The only issue is, what do I do with it? Most people assume I'll go into teaching. Not a hope! I'd rather go into a research role - being left alone to discover new and wonderful things in the world of numbers. Not much money in that, though, but a heck of a lot of job satisfaction, not to mention the absolute delight at going to work each day.
Anyone want a middle-aged, enthusiastic, willing to learn, number cruncher?
1 comment:
6 years of maths because you want to...Oh to have a brain like yours!
BTW like the new look to the blog. :o)
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