Category: Other

What I’m Doing for Work on the Gold Coast…

My Instagram DMs have been abuzz with the same question: “What are you doing for work on the Gold Coast?” I know I’ve been hinting at my new job without providing further details, which is a little bit of a tease. My secrecy might suggest that I’m involved in something cool and covert (it is kinda cool); […]

Struggling to find work, mums? I interviewed an Indeed ‘Career Expert’ for the inside scoop on how to land your next job

If you read one of my previous blog posts about my frustration with finding a job, then you know that I would be curious about what I could be doing wrong. To be rejected from (now at least) over 350 job applications, it’s a real kick in the teeth. So, who better to ask than […]

Is it just me, or is finding a job or getting a response harder than ever?

I lost count of the number of jobs I had applied for after the 300th job application. Of those 300, I’ve had one in-person, one virtual, and two unofficial phone interviews. There have also been several jobs that required multiple hurdles before reaching an interview. I’m talking aptitude tests, typing tests, behavioural questions. I didn’t […]

If there was an app, website or service that would make life easier or better, what would it be?

I’ll go first – an app where I can create a time and place in my local area for other Mums to meet up for a child-free wine/coffee/platter. Rather than joining an app to find friends or advertising on a Facebook group, something more immediate and sporadic. Your turn! Post your unicorn ideas below.

6am Saturday, I was finding the nearest mental health facility to check into. By 9am, I got the wake-up call I needed…

Bryce and I were having one of our regular marital fights about who was the one to cause us to run late.

This particular Saturday morning, our seemingly minuscule blow-up nearly pushed me over the edge.

I’m 35 and I don’t know how to make friends as an adult.

I’m not an expert in this field, so I’d like to hear your thoughts on this dilemma. How on earth do you make friends as an adult Especially if you’re a parent. I recently turned 35 and similar to the natural collagen in my face, my friendship pool is declining. People say it is because

Grief

Dedicated to a loved one and his family You fight back tears until you can no longer. And we cry with you too. Though our tears are not for us. They are for you. They are for your family. They are for all the people your loved one has left behind. We see you trying

The night we saved our neighbour’s life… and we’d never met before

Warning: listener discretion is advised (offensive language) Alright, you’ve listened to the voicemail. If you haven’t, give the play button a click above. Again, warning to little ears around or if you’re offended by swearing. Now, let me provide you with the context behind this expletive voicemail.

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