I suppose I should keep this updated for those of you who read the entry below and the fact that this is the last day of my short-term contract.
Well, partly thanks to various friends (live and web), I decided to go for the following: flexibility to allow me to do web stuff and consultancy, accept the offer. Everything was cool and they seemed very happy that I decided to accept.
To be honest, once again, it was the HAVING to make the decision, having to make a commitment, that made it feel like I was being tied down with no room to breathe. Stupid, really. I feel much better now that I’ve done something and, overall, yesterday was a much better day at work.
Unfortunately, this new salary does not mean that I am suddenly rich. It’s still going to be a bit difficult because, I suppose, we have been living much like we used to but without the same income and this doesn’t do it yet – but at least we’re getting there. I still have V and a dog to support (Rufus being the least expensive ;-)).
So, I’ve applied for some consultancy work and we’ll see how that goes. N wants some changes to his website – but that depends on him and he’s very busy. I need to follow through with something else that G and S came up with as well. And, in the meantime, the days, weeks and months just fly by.
V had the second interview yesterday and, by all accounts, it went very well. Fingers crossed then.
We had a preview of the Hay Festival brochure yesterday. Obviously many of the usual suspects, but also some interesting new ones. It’s their 20th year this year. I doubt that we shall be able to go, which is such a shame as we would really love to and V is very excited about one, potential, attendee.
Anyway, to find out more, click . And, if you want the preview of the events, you have to become a Friend of the Festival.