There's such a shortage of workers in Sydney at the moment. People in the hospitality industry are being snapped up like there's no tomorrow. There's no loyalty. I've seen some staff headhunted by other restaurants cause they're so desperate. Money's a great tool for negotiating. That means a win for the little guy. Guess all … Continue reading Snapping up a Job
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Midst of Change
"...methods to encourage right-handedness, including tying the left arm behind the back and knuckle-raps for writing with the ‘wrong’ hand". Historyextra We are the lefties. We are a forgotten success story. Maybe you have heard of us. It wasn't always a success story. I don't even know who campaigned for change. My introduction to primary school … Continue reading Midst of Change
Write on your terms
REVIEW Talk or write? Some people do well speaking. Others crash and burn. I'm intrigued. I know when I see peoples eyes glaze over I've lost them. So it begs the question. Why are we able to listen to a guest speaker ramble on until the cows come home but not a mate banging on … Continue reading Write on your terms
Jumping to Conclusions
REVIEW Jumping to conclusions is pretty common. We rely on mental shortcuts. I know I do. It's in our blood. It's quicker. So what if there isn't that much proof in the pudding. Sometimes it can give you a bit of closure and a sense of certainty. That's what I have been reading up on … Continue reading Jumping to Conclusions
Brain Breaks for Creativity
REVIEW Writers found inspiration in France in my last blog Inspired by Movies. This time it's how brain breaks are important for creativity. It's from a great article I was reading earlier in the pandemic. All about harnassing productivity, the incubation of ideas, avoiding burnout, and getting into good habits. The article is targeted toward … Continue reading Brain Breaks for Creativity
Inspired by Movies
How much does it take before inspiration becomes creation. Forget procrastination. Here's a few movies about writers to get your imagination fired up. They have one thing in common, France. Midnight in Paris, Love Actually, and Julie and Julia. Come on writers. International travel is back. I'll book the tickets if you grab a cottage … Continue reading Inspired by Movies
The Waiting Room
Screeching fingernails mark the chalkboard of your mind. Each scratch sends shivers down your spine. Angst. Silently the world looks on. Unseen REM as eyes dart back and forth. Tick tock. Slow motion in your world. Counting each second. Counting each moment like a timebomb. Waiting and watching. Watching and waiting. A leg taps the … Continue reading The Waiting Room
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