So nothing really has happened this last week to report on.
I haven't had second thoughts and I am still set on going to Uni. I can't wait to get in the studio's to have a play around. I'm just really excited at learning some new skills and techniques.
I still haven't sorted out a part time job, but I am kinda stuck with that until I get my timetable which I won't get until the beginning of September. Until then I'm keeping my eyes out for a job that might be suitable. As long as they will be flexible with the work hours then I would be able to apply now, but I haven't seen anything as yet. The only job I am truly dreading doing is stocking shelves. I quite like retail work, I love being on the tills and the customer interaction, but I hate stocking shelves! But you got to do what you got to do.
I need to over to the Uni finance office this week and make sure that I have applied for everything that I am supposed to. I know I was shocked the last time that I spoke to them to find out that I could claim a discount on my council tax, because if you read the 'if I should claim' page on the local council website it all but tells you, you aren't eligable.
I find this pretty typical when it comes to benefits of any kind though. If you ask what you are able to claim you are told nothing, if you ask if you are able to claim benefit X then they tell you yes. It's a sorry state of affairs really.
Tuesday 17 August 2010
Monday 9 August 2010
Where I'm up to
So I've had notice of finance, and an official letter that says I have definately got an unconditional place on the course.
I had a bit of a set back last week when I found out that once I have been in post for 4 years or more then apparently it's law that they have to make a permanent full time employee, so this changes everything. Do I still leave work to go back to Uni or do I stay in post?
I've always said that I wanted to go back to Uni, and arty crafty stuff is my thing, but I would be giving up a good job with good money to go there. If I go back to Uni I will have all my funding, so that wouldn't be an issue, but I would still need to find a job that has me earning £6k for me to break even on what I take home now - is that even possible? I don't even know what part time jobs are like? Do students do anything but bar work?
I'm scared that I am going to put a big strain on my relationship with DH, because of the lack of money. We have only just managed to get on our feet with the house, so would I be putting it all in jeopardy just to satisfy my job urges?
One thing is for sure and that is I don't want to get another administrative job. I have been there, done that and have the notepads to prove it. I've got the qualifications, so short of doing a degree in some kind of administrative services ( DO.NOT.WANT.) there isn't much more that I can do.
I have the full support of my family and DH, which is more than what some people have. I also have some fab friends who are cheering me on, but still am I doing the right thing going back.
In my heart of hearts I know it is what I want to do and speaking to others who have been in the same situation I am going to be in a constant cycle of these thoughts for some time yet, but I am told that once I get to do jelly shots the meaning will all be clear!
So after pondering and going around in circles for a while I've decided that I can make this work. I can always get some kind of job, and if nothing else I've still got Whimsies to work on.
The up and down of it is after a minor detour I'm back on track and excited to be there, so if you are around me and hear me uhming and ahing over going, just set me back on the track - 48 days and I will officially be a student.
I had a bit of a set back last week when I found out that once I have been in post for 4 years or more then apparently it's law that they have to make a permanent full time employee, so this changes everything. Do I still leave work to go back to Uni or do I stay in post?
I've always said that I wanted to go back to Uni, and arty crafty stuff is my thing, but I would be giving up a good job with good money to go there. If I go back to Uni I will have all my funding, so that wouldn't be an issue, but I would still need to find a job that has me earning £6k for me to break even on what I take home now - is that even possible? I don't even know what part time jobs are like? Do students do anything but bar work?
I'm scared that I am going to put a big strain on my relationship with DH, because of the lack of money. We have only just managed to get on our feet with the house, so would I be putting it all in jeopardy just to satisfy my job urges?
One thing is for sure and that is I don't want to get another administrative job. I have been there, done that and have the notepads to prove it. I've got the qualifications, so short of doing a degree in some kind of administrative services ( DO.NOT.WANT.) there isn't much more that I can do.
I have the full support of my family and DH, which is more than what some people have. I also have some fab friends who are cheering me on, but still am I doing the right thing going back.
In my heart of hearts I know it is what I want to do and speaking to others who have been in the same situation I am going to be in a constant cycle of these thoughts for some time yet, but I am told that once I get to do jelly shots the meaning will all be clear!
So after pondering and going around in circles for a while I've decided that I can make this work. I can always get some kind of job, and if nothing else I've still got Whimsies to work on.
The up and down of it is after a minor detour I'm back on track and excited to be there, so if you are around me and hear me uhming and ahing over going, just set me back on the track - 48 days and I will officially be a student.
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