When I started thinking about this post last week, I was going to ask for people’s top-tips for starting in a new role remotely – getting to know a new team, new ways of working and all that.īut really these are small challenges in stark contrast to the struggles faced by people in Afghanistan today. I know the grass may not be as green as I’d like on the other side, but the new opportunity is exciting and will be learning. Where would I be without their wisdom and input? Where would I be without my wife keeping my feet on the ground and encouragement that this was always part of the plan?įor now, I start to another type of work – I get to play a part in the development of new digital systems so that people in Scotland can get the financial support on offer from the Scottish Government. Thanks too, for the outplacement help from abrdn (through Right Management) and for the kindness and support of family, friends and former colleagues. It’s all been learning!Īnd for all these moments – and many others – I am eternally grateful. There were some where I was not successful – and others where the opportunity wasn’t the right fit. It’s been a great experience to learn how to apply for jobs after all these years! I’ve had some really enjoyable interviews for roles that were interesting and some really exciting. The opportunity to keep things going at home while Mrs theWeir continues to face into the “joys” of a health service under significant pressure and the myriad of challenges that are faced on that particular front line every day. There’s a lot of gratitude to be found in ticking off a list. The time to tick off a number of things we’ve wanted to get done – finished off or just progressed. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still delighted they’re back to school □ Great time as a family, with them on my own and with them individually. The privilege of time with the kids that’s not involved me or them trying to work at home. It’s 23 years since I’ve been able to say that!Īfter two months on garden leave, then a couple of between-employment weeks the grass in our back garden has never been as well kept as this! It’s not like that’s all I’ve been doing, but there’s been more time for a lot of other things over the last wee while. ![]() Today I start working for a completely new employer. ![]() Show your support and give yourself – and your resources – if you can. Maybe it’s an eating plan a reading discipline, a writing discipline. Do something for the next thirty days to make a difference – both in your life and in the lives of others. If you’d like to add to the jar, please feel free to do so you can donate to these organisations yourself on the links above or by giving me your notes!Īnd if you’d like to do something to support others then please go for it.
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