Project 366 28th January 2016

I have mixed emotions about this one. I have just sorted out my work bumbag (oh, how I hate those things!) as it's my last shift tomorrow. I handed my notice in when we returned after the Christmas break having decided that I would concentrate on my other job (as companion/carer) as there were elements of my MSA job I really hated.

Now that the time has arrived, and a colleague became a bit teary today, I realise that I will actually miss the job, particularly the children. Since October I've been looking after a lad with ADHD and I've also spent time with a child with autism. Having one on one time with a child can be hard work but it is incredibly rewarding.

I'll still be going in one afternoon a week to listen to some of Charlie's class read but I'll miss seeing them all daily. Charlie will find it hard as I won't be there every lunchtime to bring in stuff that he has forgotten!

But…..it's the right time to move on. I'll be able to spend more time with the lady I look after and not have to rush off because I'm due at my other job. I'll also have a couple of full days to myself where I won't be constantly clock-watching, I can eat lunch at a decent time and I won't be forever chasing my tail. I have lots of plans and it's going to be brilliant!