Published on 12, July, 2020
just a space for people can say what they have been doing today so we can keep up and in touch
no i dont think so --- i'll ask him if he allows me to say and if he turns up. This could be a recruiting attempt.
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a zen master is coming to meet me today :) I'm so anxious its crazy
Work this morning. Listening to choir music this afternoon. Struggling a bit with finding out that my 12 year old is probably going to need spinal surgery for scoliosis.
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he must have got in a fight Its always difficult putting yourself up for any job but best of luck on that front.
I slept through yesterday! After work I was so... not anxiety or depression - kinda both but not... I know that's not clear but I really can't describe the feeling. A bit like my brain kept running headfirst into brick walls all day. I had to apply for a role I really want at work and I couldn't be bothered to mask so the application is all me. I doubt I'll even get an interview but I'm not totally desperate to move on yet. My manager has been really helpful so I really shouldn't worry but. just the act of putting myself out there is so anxiety-inducing.
Took one of my cat's cats to the vet today. He turned up looking all lethargic and ill - he didn't even try to bite when I put him in the carrier. He's only partly socialised so he puts up with people around but doesn't like us touching him so the fact he didn't argue made me more worried. He's had some cuts cleaned up and an antibiotic and painkillers and he's perked up a bit now. He's going to be quite annoyed when he realises he can't go out again for a bit.
Had a nap afterwards but I'm still all jittery and useless and I can't concentrate on anything.
i'm the same i never want to go back to commuting everyday to sit in an office again - i too will be asking to WFH
That's great. I hope it works out for you. One less obstacle can be major in reducing our stress. I still miss my one and only childhood dog. I have terrible guilt pains now from even looking at her the wrong way back then as she was a true treasure I wasn't fully aware of then. Cats & dogs have so much value yet ask for virtually nothing in return compared to us. Hope you stick to your guns with work.
If I'd known I'd have been able to work from home permanently I probably would have done (they'll never get me back in the office now and I've HR on my side if that ever becomes difficult). The cat is still good for checking up on me and nudging me if he thinks I haven't eaten or I'm working too late.
That's been a tough week - and there's only been four days of it. I've been covering for my manager who's been covering for their manager, my colleague is on holiday but I couldn't cover them and no-one was covering for me. So that worked well.
The work has been flying in all week. Had some stressy moments, very edgy this morning but I'm settling back down now. I'm in a good corner with this job so plan to hold onto it for a bit.
Relaxing a lot this weekend. There's going to be a no-screen day either tomorrow or Sunday. I need to give my eyes and brain a rest.
Finding I have less time for the forum,. Once I've wrapped the day up I need to unplug from everything (and everyone I think).
its amazing after 2-3 weeks of not using one hand my walking and stance is being affected. I am going all one sided Totally unexpected.
got some work done today - i think i'll do some work tomorrow because its raining tomorrow and I catch up. Everyone is getting tense as we approach the code release date while changes keep coming in from the business end. Our first piece is now live and being used. We are monitoring its usage by whom and what they are doing.
thanks i'll take some ibuprofen if it doesn't fade soon. Its just a headache
that's a bummer for you.
back from hospital with massive headache operation didnt go ahead they have postponed until 17th may.
Wow!
I lost OVER A STONE this week.
I 'celebrated' by having a Chicken Chow Mein with chips.
to be honest i got into testing software by accident. I was unemployed at time and met some guys. i told them they were very suitable for a particular employment scheme i had heard about. They had just got out of prison so had no confidence so I said I would apply for it if u do. There was a horrendous aptitude test
We all got in.
The scheme was 6 weeks training on becoming a software tester. the mother company then sent me to Chicago for months for more training and thats how i started in software testing.
There are less and less manual testers now because most of the work is outsourced to India where the staff are 3 times cheaper.
But i have to talk to developers all the time and argue about defects/bugs etc sometimes i have been the only person holding everything back. It can be stressful and very hard work at times when there is a big rush to get the code out ASAP !