New Job

I'm starting a new job on Tuesday, working five days a week at one of this nation's many bookmakers. Anyone who knows me knows that I've banged on about being unable to find work and my struggle to maintain a positive frame of mind for years now. This should feel like a cathartic moment, but it doesn't seem as simple as that. I'm a negative person who is trying to be less negative. A negative person in this instance might point out that the organisation had a lot of positions available and that some of the other candidates were not all that interested.

But I still had to meet with said employers and say the right things and demonstrate that I'm enthusiastic and up for the challenge and I've done that. I've practically had an argument with one of my friends this evening about differing outlooks on life. Her views made me think about my own attitudes. Is there any sort of mitigating circumstances or justification for my struggles of the past few years? I can't follow that train of thought any further without heading into a negativity loop.

Anyway, I'm not going to jump for joy. Also, after everything I've been through with them, the fact I technically have the Job Centre to thank is a little galling. But it is a step forward along the road and that's not something I'm going to take for granted. My grandfather always said to me "Do your best, mate"* and that's what I plan to do. Doubtless I'll let you know what transpires.


*He also stressed the importance of correct punctuation, especially in the case of that particular quote.

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