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Feeling crap, really. how are you, but?

22:44 / 03.09.06

i found out late last week that the centre i work for, and the job i so love so much and the office i love even more maybe than the job but both are fantastic and give life purpose and that's what a good job should be all about, is about to end.

the place is a mind research centre and a joint venture with a uni in sydney. i live in canberra and quite happily so and don't fancy a move back to sydney (whence i came).

so fuck. fuck fuck fuck fuck. and fuck.

just after an emotional ride in the week of the 1st anniversary of a break-up of a ten year relationship.

really crap thing is, i have no idea what i want to do when i grow up. and i certain;y don't want to go back to waork for the govt. and really, i want to keep this job. i love this job. and i've given no thought as to what i'd do next, if i ever had to. now i have to.

what i do now is very loosley called 'projects' and involves soime writing, some science communicating, some marketing, some project envsioning planning execution, some research brainstorming and general other stuff that means i don't do so much admin work, i get to be creative and i get to drive things. and i get to have a fantastic office with doors and windows let real air in and a view to a lake and mts. on a beautiful campus. so, what now?

fuck.

just thought i'd say that.

Kiltartan Cross

22:51 / 03.09.06

Hope you can get something sorted out.

22:56 / 03.09.06

I'm really sorry to hear that astro. I may be getting a job for the first time in a while (though the pay's crap, it is in the sector I want to work in, and so constitutes 'a start') - interview's on Wednesday. I'm also in the process of packing up mine et partenaire's house to move to rented accomodation in another city, onna 12th, which should be quite nice because it's the city where most've my irl friends live, and I'm generally rather excited. This may also be due to impending dadhood, with the wean due the 4th of the 10th.

That all sounds quite good, sorry. Anyway, I hope you get something else that's even better.

23:22 / 03.09.06

But perhaps given the varied and interesting role that your current job lends it'll put you in good (if not amazing) stead for an equally rewarding job? Now is the time for immediate action!
But, then again, if we aren't being Pollyanna-esque (be it a slightly less saccharine more grounded version of Hayley Mills sans blonde tresses, flouncy dress and disney smile): Fuck, bollox, damn, *unintelligble*, arggh, horrible, arsing news.

23:29 / 03.09.06

Sorry to hear, astrojax. I too hope you get something sorted out. Do you have many personal ties in Canberra? Is there anywhere in town that you could apply to?

I recently had to move away due to my contract expiring, leaving behind friends and family (and mortgage). But you can see it as a positive thing - an opportunity. I found a position doing something I'm very interested in - I'm learning loads, and improving the chances that I can move back permanently.

Good luck anyway!

paranoidwriter waves hello

23:30 / 03.09.06

Sorry to hear the bad news, astro. Is there no other similar institution elsewhere with a similar department who might need similar, maybe even more rewarding and challenging help? I mean, have you already researched all the other universities and centres elsewhere? You could try writing them enquiring Emails and tack on your CV? Don't know if that helps, and...

Still, it's sad when a good thing has to stop. But then, who knows where you'll go next. Onwards and upwards; excelsior! Cat Room is right, now is the time for action!

But have a chocolate biscuit and a bath first. Don't panic!

Best of luck, mate.

ONLY NICE THINGS

01:39 / 04.09.06

Very sorry to hear this, Astrojax. It's rotten, rotten stuff. I hope very much that something will appear shortly to brighten things up.

02:07 / 04.09.06

oh Astro, that's terrible. How awful!

I've never met anyone who actually liked Canberra before, so it's a shame that you do - and that you have to leave! Seriously though, it's horrible news. I've never known what I want to do in life either (career-wise, that is), and it makes it really difficult to look for a job when you don't know what you're looking for. Hope it works out for you. Keep us posted...

02:30 / 04.09.06

i'll put a kind word in for you at QUT if you're thinking about working in Brisbane.....

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05:17 / 04.09.06

Sorry to hear it. I hope this is a chance for something just as good or better to come your way.

06:24 / 04.09.06

wow, you guys are all so sweet - huggles all round barbelith!

it is going to be a big wide world out there, though i am cosy in canberra (of all things you'd never thought you'd read, huh?!), yet i am sure something will come along. just, well, grrrr, that it has to...

but i really feel much better for all your warm thoughts and offers

life, huh? where'd ya be without it...

Cloned Christ on a HoverDonkey

19:57 / 05.09.06

Just picked up on thsi thread...

Really, truly sorry to hear the bad news. Nothing more horrible than massive, unwanted upheavals in life.

Might not be much of a consolation, but you don't yet know where in life this is going to take you. It well be the best opportunity you've ever had.

G'luck astro!

Mister Six, whom all the girls

20:05 / 05.09.06

Sorry to hear it, Astro. I'm in a similar boat.

A company I have long admired that was even a part of my childhood is uprooting from its home and closing up. I was beyond chuffed to get the job I've held for two years and now it comes crashing down. To pour lemon juice in the wound, I'm the guy chosen to 'turn off the lights' as they say.

You and I should have virtual drinks at the virtual bar at virtually 5:30 every day.

20:25 / 05.09.06

astro, you had a dream job in a dream place.

The problem with dreams is that they tend to fade away at the best part.

Keep on dreaming, though. With some luck from the Gods of Science, the next you may be even bettah!!!

20:49 / 05.09.06

I'm sorry to hear this news, astro - mostly for your sake, but also partially for mine, as I enjoyed reading about what you and the center you worked for were working on, over in the Science forum. Good luck.

22:22 / 05.09.06

aww mr six, i believe it's my shout - what you having then? at least you'll get to wander about and reminisce without being hurried along. sad, but drink it in and move on. s'what i'll be trying to do. good luck to you too.

i've still really no idea where i'll be next, but i hope to continue contributing to the science forum anyway... a job in a small team that has me writing stuff and doing fun things with astounding findings. that'd be good. esp if it pays a real real lot.

then it'd be my shout for all of barbelith!