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Covid presented the opportunity to do supermarket work when I'd been out of work and really wanted to try something new. That little bit of retail experience helped to get another retail/warehouse role that really suits me. I'm happier in work than I have been the past couple of years.
DWDarkWheels said:
Covid presented the opportunity to do supermarket work when I'd been out of work and really wanted to try something new. That little bit of retail experience helped to get another retail/warehouse role that really suits me. I'm happier in work than I have been the past couple of years.
Funnily enough my mum was/is a self employed hair dresser, Covid obviously put a stop to that and she started working in the local Tesco as a result, she couldn't be happier doing it. Not having to worry about sorting accounts/having any holiday being a day unpaid has made a big difference. No plans to go back to hairdressing in any way shape or form bar doing bits for the odd friend if a favour is needed My daughters, who are in the post graduate / flat share / have almost but not quite left home fully stage of life, have come back to live with us so I get to see them more, some days they cook dinner and one of them gives me free lockdown hair cuts.
With nowhere to go, no one to see, I finally finished my car restoration.
With nowhere to go, no one to see, I finally finished my car restoration.
I've been working from home since March. So, not putting 2000 miles per month on my car.
Working from home means I've been able to spend much more time with my wife & kids. I've not had to sleep in hotels 3 nights / week for six months.
I've had time to start teaching our eldest, 6 years old, the basics of reading music and playing the piano. He's loving it. Violin & guitar to follow soon.
I've managed to do loads of work / repairs to our geriatric house (it's about 170 years old) that I've not had time to do since we moved in.
Working from home means I've been able to spend much more time with my wife & kids. I've not had to sleep in hotels 3 nights / week for six months.
I've had time to start teaching our eldest, 6 years old, the basics of reading music and playing the piano. He's loving it. Violin & guitar to follow soon.
I've managed to do loads of work / repairs to our geriatric house (it's about 170 years old) that I've not had time to do since we moved in.
DanielSan said:
Funnily enough my mum was/is a self employed hair dresser, Covid obviously put a stop to that and she started working in the local Tesco as a result, she couldn't be happier doing it. Not having to worry about sorting accounts/having any holiday being a day unpaid has made a big difference. No plans to go back to hairdressing in any way shape or form bar doing bits for the odd friend if a favour is needed
Good for her! I think/hope the situation has woken up a lot of people from their Matrix-like rat-race existence, to re-establish what's important.At the moment, no more commute into the office and have been working at home since March, which means both money and time saving.
That despite COVID, I was able to train for and complete a John O'Groats to Lands End cycle ride, I did it in 10 1/2 days and have raised over £6k in sponsorship for the Hospital Chemo unit that looked after my friend until he passed away in the summer last year.
That despite COVID, I was able to train for and complete a John O'Groats to Lands End cycle ride, I did it in 10 1/2 days and have raised over £6k in sponsorship for the Hospital Chemo unit that looked after my friend until he passed away in the summer last year.
WestyCarl said:
Cyder said:
I ate breakfast, lunch and dinner with my wife, and 2 and 4 year olds everyday for 3 months and got to see them play daily. I’ll never get that opportunity again.
And me. (probably should add, not with your wife and kids 
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