UK Caribbean Worker

How many hours do we moan about things not changing in the work place. Everyday should not really be the same, some task you need to repeat like getting up and starting your work day, but should it be boring and lacking substance. We can create our work space as an opportunity to learn something or something about someone. Lets start with small amounts of learning every day without fussing too much about the mundane or boring bits.

The world is still in chaos even with the vaccination programmes being rolled out. I was thinking that we should all hold tight even with all the dramas in the world. I am unsure about the end, but we have to keep strong for our friends and family, so that we can have a vision to keep carrying on in order to see another day. The storms keep coming and we will reach land with some sunshine waiting for us soon.

All the issues last year made this year the worse new year. There are positive things on the horizon such as the vaccine and a hope of things getting back to normal for everyone. I think this year was such a sad messy year with all stores and shops closing with only essential services being provided. This virus have affected so many people including all the fun social events that keep you sane after work.

During this restricted period this christmas, focus on the new christmas that we will be celebrating, it will not be the same as last year. Therefore, it is important to settle our minds on a small xmas tree and limit the festivity to reduce worries. Lets enjoy the moment to have a chance a have a small xmas meal and some rest during this time when family gatherings are limited.

Halloween Night- so scary, noone knocking on the doors tonight. Working can become scary, because you don't know what hides behind close doors and what your employer really thinks about you. So step out and treat yourself to a fine life, you will be happy tonight, so celebrate being a hard working person.

Our day can be full of life worries and trying to complete the jobs on a daily basis and sticking to the same routine every single day. We forget to just look up to the sky and think about its beauty and what lies beyond our world.

When we start a new job there are lots of excitement. You want to work hard and impress your boss. As time goes on, you find yourself feeling down or thinking about moving on to another job or another career, so you plan your escape.

Being the best at your job will sometimes demand over time hours. It may be done for a short period to help your service to run smoothly. It can become routine to work past your working hours during the day or night time if you are a shift worker. It will mean that at some point your working life becomes stressful and you have to take control of those non working hours to have a life.

There are so many demands on the caring worker. We forget to think of the pressures we put on our body and mind. There are people in need and they can take up your whole work day. Take a few minutes to look in the mirror and say job well done.

Working from home and communicating with others on computers with limited social interactions is a different experience. It is like taking part in a social experiment and waiting for the outcome whether this way of living will benefit us or change our world.