Thursday, March 25, 2010

Who put my life in the washing machine!?!

For someone who has always been deathly afraid of even the smallest of alterations in her life, I think I am handling the constant change of life in Australia quite well. Over the past month, I have acquired 3 seperate jobs and been let go from one (the Share Market College - 1 month and 2000 dollars later, they decided they were downsizing and sent me packing.) I diligently looked for work and ended up finding another job within a few days right next door with another finance company. Still Telemarketing (she says while preparing her toaster bath) but its a much bigger call centre (20 some people) and the atmosphere is a lot more fun! There is a ping pong table, vending machines and Saul! The most hilarious manager I've ever had. He had us rolling on the floor in our orientation, so I hope he will provide me with many months entertainment. I am on a trial period at the moment, so have to get at least 1 appointment out in the first 3 days... It's day 2 and still no luck. It seems as though the people in Adelaide are even more pissy then the ones in Brisbane!!! I actually had a woman answer the phone and say (no hello or anything):"I don't mean to be rude, but Fuck Off!" ... (Gasp) Oh welll, I reckon, if nothing else, being rejected 253 times per day is a sure fire way to grow a thick skin! (Although, I did almost start crying at the bank today because they couldn't put my credit card payment through so maybe I should be questioning that theory!) In other news, I have given my two weeks notice to my current landlord (aka the toilet paper Nazi) and will be moving to Kangaroo Point next weekend. It's a ferry ride everyday to and from work, but the apartment has a pool, sauna, gym and hottub and I'll have my own room so I think it will be well worth the extra 40 something bucks a week. It's probably for the best anyways, as my next door neighbor, Ricardo (also the guy I've been seeing for 2 months) and I have decided to go our seperate ways. I will miss him very much as he was a constant companion, as he was extremely kind and took very good care of me. Alas, some things are not meant to be. Anyways, just a quick update today, but I'm sure I'll have more in store in the next week. Until then, goodnight mom and Caitlin (and whoever else is following this blog) lol!

2 comments:

  1. HI Claire- ee aire,
    It sounds like you are having a wonderful adventure- meeting lots of new people and trying out new challenges. I bet you have learned lots about yourself and how very talented and strong you are.
    I hope the job market works out for you there and that your new digs are a better fit for you.
    Enjoy your journey. We are here whenever you need us.
    Love, Anna

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  2. Thanks Anna! I appreciate that very much! I miss you guys, I will be sure to visit when I'm back in Edmonton (which will hopefully be in the fall!) :)

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