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Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Hi All

There is a thread operating on the Lived Experience Forum under Night Shift where members who are having trouble sleeping for any reason give a bit of a shout-out, to see if there is anyone else sleepless and looking for company. It's been such a great thing, I thought I would start one over here too.

I have had the odd few nights where I have woken up on and off, and my kids have been having a bit of trouble some nights too, depending on what has happened during the day.

Being a carer can be lonely too, so if you are making an after-midnight cup of something hot, and wonder who else might be doing that too, maybe have a look-in here and see if anyone else is about.

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thanks @Adge , how are you going

see you later my super @Bunniekins

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Work is being very unkind @Bunniekins

It's the "Not for Profit" sector & the Disability employment sector (in general) - not the people, or even just this employer (job).

Recent changes, involving repeated threats - if I don't sign contracts "Nominating to use my own car" (for them) are unworkable.

I have only been earning $300 (before tax) per week, for the past 8 weeks - that is far less than unemployment benefits. It does not pay my bills.

That's why I needed to resign - yet am too scared to face Centrelink...

Adge

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Goodnight @Bunniekins Sleep tight.

Hi @Shaz51

No rain here, dry as a desert...

Adge

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Hi everybody / anyone who is still up and about ..... 👋💕

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You're home! @Faith-and-Hope

Hi back to you

Sherry 😊💕

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❤️ @Former-Member ....

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@Adge Sorry to hear that Adge. I know you have been unhappy for some time in your job and yes I can understand your reservations about going into Centrelink. Are there any other jobs out there that tickle the finches fancy?

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@Adge, if earnings that low are regulary or semi-regulary you could possibly get Newstart and keep your job too. 😞
IF you went for Newstart they might want you to look for more hours elsewhere, or they might decide with your health issues, that you're doing enough hours.
However, if you quit and then apply, there's likely to be a penalty waiting period before they start paying anything.
Up to you. I know it's not nice jumping through their hoops.

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@Faith-and-Hope, welcome back! We've missed you. 😄

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Thanks @Smc 💕..... I have missed you guys too.

I have landed to a situation where I need to organise NDIS and care services .... actually care services first but no less importantly .... quite urgently for my D2. I will need to start with this today.

My best case scenario is probably to bring a carer and D2 to me ..... as in to my uni campus and surrounding community facilities. This much I have considered from last year, more in case of a “what if”, which has now arrived for a different reason, quite suddenly on my doorstep.

Feeling for you @Adge .... and loving the words of wisdom and experience you are receiving here.

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