10-11-2020, 07:41 PM
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I moved at the right time
It’s coming up to a year since I changed jobs, having been on the road as a service engineer for thirty years and being taken over by a company that I never wanted to work for, I decided I had to get out, taking advantage of my private pension, I was able to do just that, not having to rely on money so much, I now work as a maintenance man in a care home, no pressure whatsoever ( unless nobody’s filled the coffee machine) I am more or less my own boss and can do whatever I feel like, mostly painting, I’m still in touch with one of my colleagues who is desperate to get out, with the COVID-19, there have been lots of redundancies so I’m glad I’m out,,,, of course working in a care home can be a little sad as many of the residents aren’t going to be there forever and it’s sad when one passes, especially if you get on well with them. some have dementia and it’s very sad to see them deteriorate, sometimes frighteningly quickly, it’s the photos that get me, people just like you and me living normal lives, doing everyday things like we all do, and to see them as they are now..very sad, so if I’ve learned anything it’s to enjoy EVERY day, EVERY minute, try to laugh, and enjoy what you have left
10-11-2020, 07:50 PM
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Re: I moved at the right time
Originally Posted by Primus1
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It’s coming up to a year since I changed jobs, having been on the road as a service engineer for thirty years and being taken over by a company that I never wanted to work for, I decided I had to get out, taking advantage of my private pension, I was able to do just that, not having to rely on money so much, I now work as a maintenance man in a care home, no pressure whatsoever ( unless nobody’s filled the coffee machine) I am more or less my own boss and can do whatever I feel like, mostly painting, I’m still in touch with one of my colleagues who is desperate to get out, with the COVID-19, there have been lots of redundancies so I’m glad I’m out,,,, of course working in a care home can be a little sad as many of the residents aren’t going to be there forever and it’s sad when one passes, especially if you get on well with them. some have dementia and it’s very sad to see them deteriorate, sometimes frighteningly quickly, it’s the photos that get me, people just like you and me living normal lives, doing everyday things like we all do, and to see them as they are now..very sad, so if I’ve learned anything it’s to enjoy EVERY day, EVERY minute, try to laugh, and enjoy what you have left
I know what you mean about working in a care home, I was a carer in a care home and it could get very emotionally draining as we saw our residents passing away. I became fond of many of the residents and it really is sad when they pass away. I truly loved working in the care home and sometimes wish I was back there but then I get to thinking how much I enjoy the job I do now which is much easier on the physical and emotional side.
Keep your happy demeaner around those residents, it's amazing how a little chat and a smile can cheer up those old folks.
10-11-2020, 08:21 PM
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Re: I moved at the right time
Originally Posted by Primus1
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It’s coming up to a year since I changed jobs, having been on the road as a service engineer for thirty years and being taken over by a company that I never wanted to work for, I decided I had to get out, taking advantage of my private pension, I was able to do just that, not having to rely on money so much, I now work as a maintenance man in a care home, no pressure whatsoever ( unless nobody’s filled the coffee machine) I am more or less my own boss and can do whatever I feel like, mostly painting, I’m still in touch with one of my colleagues who is desperate to get out, with the COVID-19, there have been lots of redundancies so I’m glad I’m out,,,, of course working in a care home can be a little sad as many of the residents aren’t going to be there forever and it’s sad when one passes, especially if you get on well with them. some have dementia and it’s very sad to see them deteriorate, sometimes frighteningly quickly, it’s the photos that get me, people just like you and me living normal lives, doing everyday things like we all do, and to see them as they are now..very sad, so if I’ve learned anything it’s to enjoy EVERY day, EVERY minute, try to laugh, and enjoy what you have left
10-11-2020, 08:51 PM
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Re: I moved at the right time
there comes a time when you either change jobs or stick it out in a job you loathe. You made the right choice and got out, just like I did.no pressure ,no more no nothing bosses usually from UNI. You can work at your pace a start enjoying what you do, even if there are sad times.
10-11-2020, 09:10 PM
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Re: I moved at the right time
It's the old photographs of people doing the 'normal' things that always get to me too. Getting married, laughing, holding babies etc sometimes bears no resemblance to the person in front of you.Well done for making the right move Primus, sometimes we need to take a leap of faith. I knew it was about a year since you got your new job because my one year anniversary is also this month. Time has gone so quick this year.
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