The Perils of Day Care

Last week our daughter managed to bring home a great Gastro bug from Day Care for us to share around. After approx 12 hours of her vomiting, my wife then decided it was her turn for some sympathy and spent Monday sprawled on the couch revisiting her last few meals. Then it came to my turn to see if I could survive the gut wrenching explosions that Gastro so kindly bring upon you.

Well 3 days later and we had all had our fair share and were about recovered, so Day Care were saved from a re-infection however we were no longer ignorant of the perils of Day Care.

So it's been a tiring week and I managed to turn up to a Bucks show last night which involved a strip joint and a few drinks, so needless to say I took it easy but enjoyed the show.

SO what will this week bring? Hopefully my trading site bestholidaytravel.net becomes profitable, and my Internet Marketing career can start in earnest. Also got a few job opportunities, to see if I can climb my way back to the top of the ladder.

Hope you have a good week and would love to hear stories of Day Care experiences :)

Internet Marketing Rocks

I spent the weekend at an Internet Marketing seminar in Perth to see if I could do it, and earn some extra income whilst I look for that ultimate job. Well I think I have found it.

It was amazing, their is so much money to be made on the Internet, and I have been blind to it. So I am now committed to trying my hand at it and hopefully build something to either replace my job or supplement my income.

I would highly recommend buying a book called Year of the Affiliate, as it explains how the time is right to be entering the Internet Marketing business.

Anyway other than that I am still working at UWA and enjoying the low stress role so I can focus on my family life and potential new ventures.

Have a great day / week.

Back in the trenches

Well today was my first day back to work after 3 months of looking after my daughter, and searching for that perfect job. I enjoyed the getting dressed up, and even driving to work (especially as it was a public holiday).

Unfortunately I missed the cuddles and fun with my family, but that will now have to wait until the weekend.

I am certainly relieved that I am bringing money in again, but not convinced that working for a living is the best way to live. I have recently explored other income methods, and as you can see from my site, have added links to potentially help you all, and possible raise some passive income. All of these products are extremely popular, but please research them to make sure they suit your purpose.

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TGI Friday

Well another week over, but a very positive one at that. Two interviews, some temp work starting on Monday, and another interview with HP next week.

So only 3 months as Daddy daycare and back to the grindstone. I even fitted a surf in this morning to make the most of my last free day.

Some guides I can highly recommend to get back to work are on the right hand links, as well as in the highlighted text. I will also add some advice and info, that helped me get myself out there.

I will continue to post here and let you know how my temping goes and if I actually snag that elusive job.

Have a great weekend.

Getting the new Job

Have you ever thought of working in the Oil & Gas industry? I used to and can vouch for the income and time-off it provides. Here is a link to a guide to Oil & Gas jobs, hope it helps Click Here.

Being and Ex-Geologist provides me with this option, but I am currently waiting on a few IT related jobs that will keep me closer to home and with my family.

One way to start getting that new job is to write a Cover Letter addressing the criteria of the advertisement, or even just outlining why you would be good for the role.

The next is to write a Resume explaining achievements, rather than simply what your responsibilities have been.

Finally wow them in the interview, this isn't as easy at it sounds and, and may require some Interview Research or Guidance to build your confidence.

A new day - rain at last

Well today has been interesting so far, firstly I have an interview at UWA, and next one at a mining company as Project manager, so when it rains it pours.

Anyway aside to me trying to re-join the workforce,their are some interesting tips with Centre link;

1: Be persistent
2: Get them to explain all the options (Parental payment / unemployment etc..)
3: Go to the centres as soon as they open otherwise you waste half your day in the queues.
4: Seek advice from friends and family as to entitlements.

Also some of the google links on this site may help you find work, or at least are a good place to start.

I will let you know how my interviews go...fingers crossed.

Redundancy - Day 70

Well I thought I'd start my blog with my story of being a full-time dad.

Late Nov 08, I was happily working away for IT Consultancy in Perth, and one day the mining collapse (Global Economic Crisis) hit us and the next day I was on the streets. Well not literally, but no job and a wife and child to support.

Anyway after the initial shock, I rang around the recruitment companies and had some OK feedback but things were slowing for everyone. So post xmas and now mid-feb I am still looking for work and have mounting debt.

The great thing about this has been the time I have had to spend with my family and daughter. I am not sure if I would ever have had the time to engage and become so close to my daughter who is 17 months old.

I am avidly looking for work, but use th quiet times to get back to my childhood and play and smile and laugh with her. Isn't it amazing what opportunities arise from what at the time seem to be life changing catastrophic events.