Hello! So... it's been almost two months since I started life with no formal job. For those who don't know, I was made redundant in May'15. My last day was 15th of May 2015. The company fell under administration. Unfortunately the company was not sold as a group, only bit and pieces. Hence all employees were made redundant. It's actually quite sad as I got along well with the colleagues. We were crazy bunch of people, we had fun at work while getting out job done.
However we can't only look at the negative sides, can we? So, in a way of trying to cheer myself, I gather some positive thoughts:
1. It's time to move on - I've spent my last 5 years working in the same company. So maybe it's time to start new adventure.
2. I got a redundancy package - so though it's basic, the package helps to cover my expenses in the transition period. I'm of course looking for a new job but I know overall the market is not in good condition hence it might take some time to get a new job.
3. I got to have one month break - I needed it anyway to clear my mind. Back on the 19th of May I flew home, spent around four weeks with my lovely one, played a tourist in Jakarta, and had bit of adventures in Central Java and Sumba.
4. In this cold winter time, I'm grateful I could stay in bed inside blanket the whole day if I want hahaha
I am still looking for a job of course. And in the meantime, other than having "training" to become a housewife a.k.a cooking, cleaning, this is how I fill my time:
- I recently joined the library. I sort of regret I only joined this year. They have plenty book and DVDs collections!!! I FINALLY watched the Hunger Games and Catching Fire! I still prefer the books of course.
- I took free online course from: https://www.open2study.com/courses. I am currently taking: Early Childhood Education course, it's quite interesting course. Maybe last time I should be more stubborn and took Education as my degree. I did think to become kindergarten teacher but my parents were against it. Oh well, they say learning is life long journey, isn't it?
- I started reading books again, so far I have read Marie Kondo's The magic of tidying up (yes I manage to tidy up my wardrobe) and Maya Angelou's Letter to my Daughters. I would recommend both books! They are very inspirational.
- I've been spending some afternoons in the library and it has become my sanctuary. I feel safe and comfortable and productive there. Maybe seeing people studying or writing there somehow motivates me to be more productive. As a result, I create a new blog about life at our home in Indo. That was a really random afternoon! haha
Honestly I start feeling bored being with no formal job, but what can I do hey. Well, please pray for me so I can start a new job soon!
xx
