tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post9024614814555247153..comments2023-12-12T11:39:43.504+01:00Comments on Blurb from the Burbs: MedicatedMoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08609190990579743429noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-28251517954871785172010-12-18T12:36:06.843+01:002010-12-18T12:36:06.843+01:00It sounds like you've already started being br...It sounds like you've already started being brave in 2010. It takes a lot of courage to admit that something you've "chosen" isn't right for you and is in fact making you miserable. Well done you.Louisehttp://astrongbeliefinwicker.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-8392294291962634172010-12-17T02:06:35.343+01:002010-12-17T02:06:35.343+01:00My god, I just stumbled across your blog and this ...My god, I just stumbled across your blog and this post struck a big and painful chord. Nothing like a soul destroying job to put your entire life out of kilter and chip away at you without you really realising. <br /><br />Congratulations for getting out! The tightness in the chest and gritted teeth that come from being reminded of the place are almost something to cherish now!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13172224271870143153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-89406378116879892052010-12-17T00:55:01.783+01:002010-12-17T00:55:01.783+01:00Now you've all gone and made me cry.... and sm...Now you've all gone and made me cry.... and smile.Kath Locketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677312773827236567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-80393738255287104832010-12-16T11:33:58.421+01:002010-12-16T11:33:58.421+01:00What an inspiration you are. Well done, Kath!What an inspiration you are. Well done, Kath!Imogenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10840576866233677664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-80727648036108108872010-12-16T10:44:25.705+01:002010-12-16T10:44:25.705+01:00Inspiring as always, Kath. Life is too short.Inspiring as always, Kath. Life is too short.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508714190332443344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-59325882713961386492010-12-16T10:32:37.457+01:002010-12-16T10:32:37.457+01:00Kath, don't you realize you are a valuable &qu...Kath, don't you realize you are a valuable "World Person" and should not be locked in an office, no matter how much money you are being paid. Who is doing the Ninja Littering? Who is doing the neighbourhood hoon check? Who is sniffing out the elf and dog secrets of Flemington? These are important things, we need laughter as much as you need money but you don't need verification as a valued woman, wife and especially mother.JahTehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007730071564639411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-53409361933813107412010-12-16T01:40:57.847+01:002010-12-16T01:40:57.847+01:00I don't think you should do anything at all. H...I don't think you should do anything at all. Have a rest, you need a rest.R.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04639593801088008224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-7905894481177070932010-12-15T22:35:32.176+01:002010-12-15T22:35:32.176+01:00I'm not surprised at all. That job sounded cra...I'm not surprised at all. That job sounded crazy in a soul destroying way. My 2 cents... stay away from the public service... not that the private sector is so great but it's a different type of crazy (better biscuits, if nothing else!).<br /><br />BTW you are brave and bold. I have always so admired that about you. You do what you think is right and that is a rare commodity in people. You are a wonderful, talented, warm, giving person - always remember that.deepkickgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680613104887320179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-22638284389711979062010-12-15T22:10:10.541+01:002010-12-15T22:10:10.541+01:00I always believe like sliding doors, as one closes...I always believe like sliding doors, as one closes another opens, courageous decision you could have continued and been miserable which makes you not happy at home, life has so much more to offer.<br />2011 onwards and upwards and as SUMO man (shut up and move on)says will it matter in 6 months??nuttynotonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-17893555358480540152010-12-15T14:21:42.652+01:002010-12-15T14:21:42.652+01:00Good for you, Kath! That job really sounded terrib...Good for you, Kath! That job really sounded terrible, and hey, freelancing is work - absolutely. And you are the best, an amazing writer, I think you did absolutely the right thing.<br /><br />I have a lovely job history that includes: quitting Ph.D with half a thesis written, a ghastly stint in a bookstore, a stint as a secretary (not good either) and 3 million years as an SAHM. Oh, and a bunch of horrible unpublished semi-novels. So - yeah.<br /><br />From Canada I drink a morning toast to you in instant coffee!Lidianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609618027313982020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-51063937166018983442010-12-15T13:33:30.237+01:002010-12-15T13:33:30.237+01:00I agree with all these comments. That job sounded ...I agree with all these comments. That job sounded awful; as we have to work it might as well be bearable. Very brave and good of you to quit, and you have also helped your family by doing so. Good luck with the next one!Jackie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322613989851869319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-56435191754605525912010-12-15T13:25:08.661+01:002010-12-15T13:25:08.661+01:00Great news Kath, that job was so not you! There a...Great news Kath, that job was so not you! There are better jobs out there - I was in a terrible job for 8 years but started a much better one recently (single mum living in the country so not much choice). Caring for your family and home is good work too, valuable work that you should be proud of. And I will buy your novel too!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06073979289606334160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-68198871693352453712010-12-15T12:39:09.878+01:002010-12-15T12:39:09.878+01:00Kath, I'm so glad you didn't let yourself ...Kath, I'm so glad you didn't let yourself feel badly about this for long - quitting was so far from failure that it's not even worth mentioning those two words in the same sentence. The whole situation sounded horrible, and I for one am so glad you had the strength to get yourself out of it. As someone who has never been able to quit anything even when I'm miserable, I wish I had your courage. (Must not make comment about my current life/work choice in public sphere...)<br /><br />Hurrah hurrah! What a fabulous xmas gift to yourself and your family :)Hannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-15087635584477929832010-12-15T12:16:14.239+01:002010-12-15T12:16:14.239+01:00Good on you Kath! I can't say I'm surprise...Good on you Kath! I can't say I'm surprised though - you didn't seem at all happy doing that job and there is no point staying somewhere you don't want to be. Besides - it's good timing for the holidays!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13551660836260625515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-87634707390094302302010-12-15T10:14:51.322+01:002010-12-15T10:14:51.322+01:00proud of you Kath! Be brave, be bold, 2011 will be...proud of you Kath! Be brave, be bold, 2011 will be the year things get clearer for you, because you are being clearer about what you wwant and need :)<br />All the best, can't wait to read more of your adventures in the new year!Romanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04524534508278208218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-82524522173209240832010-12-15T09:57:58.055+01:002010-12-15T09:57:58.055+01:00Wow, you go, Kath! It didn't sound like you we...Wow, you go, Kath! It didn't sound like you were having much fun and when mum's not happy, the rest of the family starts to reflect that too. Onwards to better things.Cat J Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392607219027350143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-88600390126148988922010-12-15T09:56:29.349+01:002010-12-15T09:56:29.349+01:00Well now that I've talked about the novel publ...Well now that I've talked about the novel publicly it's lit a fire under my ample arse.... :)Kath Locketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677312773827236567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-88864972964472654132010-12-15T09:09:15.362+01:002010-12-15T09:09:15.362+01:00I'm proud of you too, Kath. That sort of "...I'm proud of you too, Kath. That sort of "it's ours and you can't share" attitude isn't worth putting up with. Not at all. You'll find a much better job, where you're valued so much more. <br />After you write that novel, of course. Can't wait to read it....Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-50796334287300294482010-12-15T08:43:53.181+01:002010-12-15T08:43:53.181+01:00G'Day Kath,
I wish I was brave enough to just...G'Day Kath,<br /><br />I wish I was brave enough to just quit. Sadly I'm not and still put up with all sorts of shit.<br /><br />I think you should definitely write that brewing novel.<br /><br />I'll buy it.<br /><br />:0)<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />PMPlastic Mancunianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864213919913476168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-70910485543446198252010-12-15T06:58:30.593+01:002010-12-15T06:58:30.593+01:00A brave decision you've made here Kath. I won...A brave decision you've made here Kath. I wondered that this job was good for you. you strike me as such a free spirit. Your writing needs this, though I hope the financial angst isn't too bad.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-59805211262514095762010-12-15T06:02:08.225+01:002010-12-15T06:02:08.225+01:00Good for you. You sounded miserable for the past f...Good for you. You sounded miserable for the past few weeks. I have just signed my daughter up for a writing course (a Christmas present) during the holidays. Very pricey but I hope worthwhile. Might be a profitable part time venture for you to consider offering? Info at www.bornstorytellers.com.au. You obviously have the skills and there is a need from the nonskilled.Vanessahttp://www.vanessawith3.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-71598575106346620152010-12-15T05:21:39.676+01:002010-12-15T05:21:39.676+01:00You do know how very proud I am of you. And I'...You do know how very proud I am of you. And I'm sure that dream part time job, full of fun challenges and fun human beings is out there for you. You and me, kid - 2011 is going to be EXCELLENT!<br /><br />VW: Dahth - the badly needed ending to crap jobs (which both of us are going through)Pandora Behrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582255671962095503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-11903348507864450982010-12-15T04:45:58.874+01:002010-12-15T04:45:58.874+01:00Thanks Franzy. Now, of course, I need to put my mo...Thanks Franzy. Now, of course, I need to put my money (what's left of it) where my mouth is and WRITE.<br /><br />Oh and find a part time job that liaises with human beings rather than disembodied weblink links and non-answered voice mail.Kath Locketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677312773827236567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14994418.post-90732964864915422462010-12-15T04:40:24.278+01:002010-12-15T04:40:24.278+01:00Well good on YOU.
Proud as hell.
I think it take...Well good on YOU.<br /><br />Proud as hell.<br /><br />I think it takes more guts to quit for something better than to stick with something worse.franzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02400212989359954521noreply@blogger.com