I can’t cope

Im feel a little alone right now.

Anyone up for a chat?

Hey @Captain24 ,

I'm here for a chat. What's up?

Hi @tyme

Ive actually had an ok day. I learnt some of my strengths and we went in depth with them.

It was really draining though. It took all I had to get there and participate. Im now feeling pretty flat.

How was your camping trip? Did the kids drive you crazy?

Happy to hand the kids away lol @Captain24 . I think I've missed something. Did you have an appointment today? I'm glad you've had an okay day. It's definitely good to focus on your strengths 🙂

I had a women in mining event today. @tyme. We had to do a questionnaire to take with us. I’ve put the link in a post earlier today.

It ranks your strengths from 1-24. Then we focused on the top 5 strengths. How we overplay them and underplay them. It was really insightful.

My top 5 were honesty, fairness, kindness, humility and perseverance. My bottom 3 were hope, zest and love.

It was really overwhelming going. plus I had a psych appt.

Im sure you’d love to give them away. 😂. Are you back yet or still there?

Is that the VIA survey? Character strengths? @Captain24 I've done that one before. I think I got wisdom, creativity and leadership. I'm glad you were able to reflect on your strengths. It sounds like a really important event. I like it - women in mining. Honestly, it sounds like a cool job. How far do you live from where you work?

I'm still away. The kids have gone out to roast marshmallows. This campsite is pretty good. I've just been working from from their entertainment room because it's always empty.

Yeah that’s the survey. @tyme. I hated doing it and found it a little triggering but going through it today was really good. One of the HR mangers sat with me when we had to do pairs. She thinks the one that I should be proud of is the perseverance.

Work is 45 kms away on a country road. I did it today in daylight and it was great as there was no traffic or Roos.

At least you have somewhere quiet to work. What have you been doing while away?

Yes! That's a really common survey. Some employees do it as part of their interview process so that potential employers see whether their personality fits their work culture. @Captain24

What's also interesting is to see whether it changes over time. So if you do it after this difficult period, I wonder if it would be any different. I've done the survey years apart and it's always the same.

As for camping/glamping, I've been in the pool, hot tub, bike track, walking tracks etc. It's been pretty good. We take turns of having the kids. I can't do the early early mornings though. 5:30am and the kids are playing in the tent.... like seriously... let me sleep! I took the kids out to go for a walk and bike ride at 5:30am, so tomorrow, I'm going to tell either my sister or her hubby to do it.

My BIL is also working while away. So we have child-minding shifts. When he has meetings, I take the kids, and while I'm working, they take the kids. Then when my sister is cooking, my BIL takes the kids 🙂 Give it another 30mins, and the kids will all be asleep.

I'm leaving early Friday so I'll be back in time for my arvo shift. We took separate cars 🙂

If my CM ever calls me to make an appt Im going to take it and show her. @tyme. I don’t know if it will give her any insight. I will do it again if I ever see some light. Maybe hope will come up a bit.

Sounds like you are keeping busy. It sounds refreshing. Is the weather good? It’s been really nice here we have had 30 degree days. I’ve been out laying in it. But it’s back to a cold 20 for the next few.

5:30 is an early start! You’ll look forward to getting home and getting some sleep.

It’s good that you a swapping around to get a break from the kids.. oops I mean to work lol. Im glad your BIL is working after earlier on in the year. Plus not having to cook is a bonus.

You'll be glad for the peaceful trip home or will your niece want to come with you?