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tymeModerator
Hey everyone! This is a support space for @L-B .
@L-B , would you like to kick off by giving a bit of an intro here about yourself for those who haven't read your previous posts?
Tagging @Shaz51 @NatureLover @Oaktree @Former-Member @MermaidHair @Asgard
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tymeModerator
@L-B wrote:
Hi @tyme , I will keep it in mind to ask if they are angry or are they OK But lately I've been flying under the radar and surviving at work.
Is that okay for you @L-B ?
Also, are you still considering your own business?
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L-BSenior Contributor
It's not really OK @tyme . Yes, am considering running a business instead of this job but lacking confidence in myself and the market.
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tymeModerator
I hope you find the right moment to do what you are passionate about @L-B . It sounds so hard that you are going in each day and really not enjoying it.
Do you have a timeframe about when you'd like to start your own business?
My sister has an accountant and she said that the in the first 5 years, it's hard to be making much money at all. Not sure if this is the case for most businesses.
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L-BSenior Contributor
Hi @tyme , it does get me down. I hope to find a way through this.
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tymeModerator
We are here to support you @L-B . We know how tough it can be. I really hope you can keep a record of the emotional impact it is having on you in case you need to consider workcover etc @L-B
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L-BSenior Contributor
Good idea @tyme .
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
Hi @L-B @tyme
Sorry to hear that your situation is getting you down L-B. I hope that if you do take the leap and start your own business that you can make it make ends meet quickly. I think Tyme has a point, you should keep a diary just in case you need to make a claim. There are new laws around emotional wellbeing in the workplace these days.
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tymeModerator
Hey @Oaktree @L-B ,
Great to see you both. It's nearly the end of the week. 🙂 That's a bonus?
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L-BSenior Contributor
Thanks for all your support again @tyme @Oaktree . Don't know why I struggle so much. Everyone has struggles I guess.
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@L-B
I have been struggling a lot with anxiety too. Every term we have role plays at tafe and every term I try to run away from them. So far each of the 3 terms I have had to push through the desire to quit tafe. It’s exhausting! Hopefully I will finish. I have less than 4 months to go. Tafe finishes on the 5th December
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