Jigsaws

A lot of people have been saying that the latest lockdown has been more difficult and more boring – probably because the UK winter can be difficult enough under normal circumstances let alone with social restrictions.

Thing is, I don’t seem to mind the current situation.  Maybe it’s because I’m becoming increasingly less sociable anyway, or even more picky about what I do or where to go?  As a family we always quote something Dad said years and years ago when it comes to get-togethers or parties… “don’t do fun!”.  Yep – that seems to resonate.

As for being bored – well, I have been feeling rather busy and harassed instead.  I think it is because I am actually a bit fed up of all the paperwork and emails and bureaucracy around job applications and interviews and new job offers.  It just gets to be a bit boring and tedious.  But that just could be my general state of mind. 

However, in light of the above, the latest news is that I now have three part-time jobs!  The latest one (Clerk to the Governing Board for St George’s Centre) will probably be "interesting" insofar as it is going through some upheaval at the moment.  It is referred to as CTAPS which is the acronym for Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School.  Again, it is very limited contractual hours but these may be increased because of the aforementioned ‘political’ situation. What was very encouraging though, was that I had a twenty-minute remote interview with the Headmaster and Vice-Chair, and within ten minutes of finishing received a phone message offering me the role.  They said that they would have offered it there and then, but obviously have to follow the appropriate processes and procedures.  So, that was rather flattering.

So – my Portfolio Career is jig-sawing together nicely isn’t it?