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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Hi everyone
today feels very strange
it's the first day of not having a job 😢
hubby told me last night "oh it'll be like a holiday"
no it's not. I'm not going anywhere. I'm not sightseeing
it's not exciting
it's not a holiday
I'm home alone
bored emotional
no motivation
House is tidy
dinner half organised
what do people do when you're not working
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
Glad you have another job and sorry I am behind in what has been happening for you. Is it in a similar role @BlueBay ? I'm ok but I am struggling at times. Some days are better than others. I think its tied in to me going through premature menopause. I have joined a beta group for this and hoping to get support from other women and the person running the group. She is amazing.
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Hi @oceangirl
the job I got is in a supermarket. I used to work in pharmacy.
Unbalanced hormones are really hard aren't they. I went through a few symptoms a year ago. But not thst bad. I hope you don't have a lot of trouble.
I think I might go to bed. I've got a terrible headache I can't get rid of.
goodnight @oceangirl chat again soon. Take care xxx
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
Hi @BlueBay
I remember you working in a pharmacy. I hope you're working with nice people. Its not easy going through premature menopause. The impact for me has been quite severe. I am glad you have not had it too bad (hormones). Are your headaches hormone related? Hope your headache eases for you and you sleep well. Goodnight BB!
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