Second job – check! I have finally managed to get a second job, at Maiyango, a fantastic boutique hotel in the city centre www.maiyango.com. I'm working breakfast shifts at the moment so it means an early start but once the shift is finished I have the rest of the day to focus on being ‘Head of Womenswear.’ I can now stop stressing about money and just enjoy my time in Leicester.
So things are going well work-wise, but I have to admit I didn't expect EVERYTHING to go so smoothly..
World Cup 2010, what a great time to decide to move in with 3 guys! My first few days in the house have been focused around football, football and more football and somehow I’ve even ended up with my own fantasy football team?! Having said that however, I have to admit it’s been fun and despite my initial worries about being the only female in the house, I’m enjoying it! We’re not staying here long though, the lease is up on this house soon and we have a fantastic new pad to move into, can’t wait!
Monday, 14 June 2010
Monday, 7 June 2010
First week panic
I’ve been in Leicester a week now and I’m starting to panic about not having enough income. I’m loving my role at Head & Griffiths but unfortunately it’s part time so I’m on the hunt for a second job in order to tide me over until we make it big! This is proving to be incredibly tiring, I’ve taken my CV to countless shops and boutiques in the city centre but no luck so far. I’m also coming to terms with the fact that I am going to have blisters for the rest of my life as a result of all the walking! But at least I’m getting to know the city. Anyway, got to stay positive and keep going….
On the plus side, I can spend all my time in the office until I find a second job so I have lots of time to get to grips with things. We’re also moving office so it’s been really useful having all this extra time. I attended my first formal event as Head of Womenswear this week, the Vantis Challenge event. It was a great evening, meeting lots of new people and hearing about of all the fantastic fundraising that had gone on in aid of LOROS hospice. We had a brilliant meal (I got to taste my first Melton Mowbray pork pie!) and I would like to thank Phoenix Partners for their hospitality.
On the plus side, I can spend all my time in the office until I find a second job so I have lots of time to get to grips with things. We’re also moving office so it’s been really useful having all this extra time. I attended my first formal event as Head of Womenswear this week, the Vantis Challenge event. It was a great evening, meeting lots of new people and hearing about of all the fantastic fundraising that had gone on in aid of LOROS hospice. We had a brilliant meal (I got to taste my first Melton Mowbray pork pie!) and I would like to thank Phoenix Partners for their hospitality.
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
My first blog
The decision to move to Leicester was one of the toughest I’ve ever made, however after my first day being the ‘new girl’ at Head & Griffiths I’m definitely feeling as if it was the right one.
I have always had uninteresting and irrelevant jobs that have so far not been helping my career move in the direction I want it to. So when a 'right place, right time' situation presented itself to me, I took it. I handed in my notice and moved from Suffolk to the Midlands to work for a bespoke tailoring company founded by an old school friend. I’ve spent my first day researching women’s tailoring and listening to discussions about web design - a whole world away from what I’ve been used to. And I’ve loved it.
Although I’ve only been working for around 3 years, I already feel as though I understand how and why people get stuck in dead end jobs. Thankfully I was determined that I wouldn’t be one of them and have made the leap. I made my decision based on “if I don’t try it now, when will I?” If it doesn’t go to plan at least I can say I tried and will never have to look back and say “I wish I’d done that.” If nothing else, I’m gaining life experience. I’ve now been in Leicester for approximately 30 hours and I’m feeling very positive about the move. I’ve taken a step in the right direction towards achieving my goals and am already looking forward to what the future will bring.
I have always had uninteresting and irrelevant jobs that have so far not been helping my career move in the direction I want it to. So when a 'right place, right time' situation presented itself to me, I took it. I handed in my notice and moved from Suffolk to the Midlands to work for a bespoke tailoring company founded by an old school friend. I’ve spent my first day researching women’s tailoring and listening to discussions about web design - a whole world away from what I’ve been used to. And I’ve loved it.
Although I’ve only been working for around 3 years, I already feel as though I understand how and why people get stuck in dead end jobs. Thankfully I was determined that I wouldn’t be one of them and have made the leap. I made my decision based on “if I don’t try it now, when will I?” If it doesn’t go to plan at least I can say I tried and will never have to look back and say “I wish I’d done that.” If nothing else, I’m gaining life experience. I’ve now been in Leicester for approximately 30 hours and I’m feeling very positive about the move. I’ve taken a step in the right direction towards achieving my goals and am already looking forward to what the future will bring.
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