Apologies for the extended absence from the blog, I've been a bit busy...
First things first: I quit my sales job. I really did not enjoy it and frankly I didn't come half way around the world to be unhappy every day. As soon as I knew it wasn't for me I decided to act as staying on wasn't doing anybody any favours.
I left work on the Wednesday and had completed my RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) and RCG (Responsible Conduct of Gambling) courses less than a week later. Whilst it seems a lot of red tape for working in a bar when you take into account all of the alcohol related problems it makes sense really. Also the training courses were fairly interesting and were delivered by a very interesting tutor which certainly helped. The gambling course is an odd one but is a necessity due to all of the bars here having pokies and sports betting facilities on site, and therefore the issues that surround problem gambling are in all the bars too.
I've been looking for work non-stop since and have had 3 interviews. The first went well but they could only offer me a casual/part time position which just wouldn't be enough. The second was an interesting opportunity but they didn't seem overly keen on me, their loss. The third was on Friday morning and was without doubt the briefest interview I have ever been a part of, it must have lasted all of about 7 minutes. I must have made an impression though as they asked me to go in that night for a trial.
I arrived at 5pm and within the hour it was absolutely heaving and it remained so for the rest of the night. I was incredibly nervous and made a few mistakes, including dropping a whole tray full of glasses which didn't help! Even so I must have done something right as the manager confirmed I'd got the job after only an hour and a half. The bar is a 5 floor venue and I'm going to be based on the sports bar level which suits me perfectly!
Even though I was only out of work for a week or so getting a new one has taken a huge weight off my mind and made me feel significantly better. I think my housemate was a bit worried as well so hopefully it will ease her fears now I'm employed again.
As I don't think I'll be starting work until later this week I'm going to take and post some photos of my flat and the surrounding area, I would have done so before but the weather has been awful! It's due to get a lot better anytime and it can't come quickly enough, fed up of rain now!
I think that's probably it from me for now, take care and speak soon.
Robert
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