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Night Shift

MazaritaSenior Contributor23 Sept 2015, 4:13 am AEST

Night Shift

Since I am awake at 4am I thought I'd start this thread for those of us who have trouble sleeping and might find it helpful to have a place to go to chat. Whatever gets you through the night is alright.

To get the ball rolling, I'll just say that I enjoyed being part of the Topic Tuesday discussion tonight. I wish it was possible for these events to be weekly rather than monthly. Either way, thanks SANE and all the people I've met on here over recent months.

Edited June 2016 and February 2017: Night Shift is now open 24 hours a day. To join in, just click through to the last page of the thread at the top right of this post to get to the latest message.

Edited April 2017 and June 2017: For the sake of better communications between members here, I am adding that this thread is meant to be a caring, kind and gentle place of sharing. Humour is welcome, as long as its not unkindly directed towards other members. Hope your time in this chat thread is rewarding.

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Unknown userMember13 Sept 2016, 9:28 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member,

I'm glad you've dropped in to give us an update. Sorry that life is still so tough but really happy for you that you're having some wins as well. Wishing you all the best, sending hugs💜😊

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KurraSenior Contributor13 Sept 2016, 9:29 pm AEST

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You know what @TAB?

At 66 you have to be prepared to do what it takes to keep a paying job. Imho I'm far too young to retire and I enjoy working. I'd be bored stupid within 3 months if I didn't work and I'd also be close to broke. I'd certainly be below the poverty line.

My family tend to live long lives into their 90s and well over 100 in some cases. That's a long time to be on holiday 100% of the time with insufficient money to go anywhere etc. 🎶

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KurraSenior Contributor13 Sept 2016, 9:32 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member.

It's really good to hear you're improving. You can only go up from where you've been. Give yourself time. It's still early days.

I am so pleased for you! 💕🎶

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TABSenior Contributor13 Sept 2016, 9:35 pm AEST

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well thats me mostly re broke, family longevity etc .. except crying on way to work that I enjoy. You are made of stronger stuff than me. All I was trying to say @Kurra

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KurraSenior Contributor13 Sept 2016, 11:54 pm AEST

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Not really @TAB
You're just as strong as I am. You simply need to be mean to yourself, be determined to win. 🎶

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TABSenior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 12:02 am AEST

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..hmm .. I'll ponder on that.. but at what cost? .. dunno .. as Clint says 'a man's gotta know his limitations' ..lol @Kurra

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TABSenior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 12:07 am AEST

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I'm a wounded imitation of my not that long ago 'successful' self .. best to fix wounds before taking things on maybe .. @Kurra else just end up here forever and believing in failure .. still .. whatever works .. re each person/each situation..

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KurraSenior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 12:09 am AEST

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The cost might be hugh @TAB but the benefits worth every cent of the price.

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TABSenior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 12:14 am AEST

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..sounds like you have 'stake in the game' .. re whatever benefits might be multiplied by staying there .. I just do casual when am able @Kurra so if it smells wrong, I walk ..

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Unknown userMember14 Sept 2016, 12:15 am AEST

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Hi @TAB

Thanks for your message!

They generally get retirees for the volunteer work but even so they may leave due to illness, family reasons, travel.

I guess no one really knows what the future holds. I did volunteer work a while back too and they were really cruisey too.

The reason I want to do this volunteer work is because it is a customer service role and that way I get some experience (engaging with people) and working as part of a team.

I'll just them I am happy to commit to the twelve months, it mite be good for me.

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