To the Spanish translating group and all (And a little rant)

Solie123

Solie123

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I just wanted to give a quite update because I haven't been able to keep up with the translating group.

I got a promotion for at my job that I was really excited about until I learned that it required me to stay in the office for long hours. My day usually starts at 6:45 am and sometimes doesn't end until a little past 5 (depending on how crazy the day has been).

A few weeks back I joined the Spanish translating group and I was really excited about helping out, but now it's become almost impossible to find the time.

I've been trying extremely hard to manage my time in order to find the leeway to still lend a hand to forum, but it hasn't gotten me much. I get out of work and the minute I get home it's rushing around to do the daily chores; cook, clean, walk the dog, shower etc... by the time I'm done with everything I'm exhausted and it's almost 9, and that means bed time - just to do it all over again the next day.

I've been trying to keep up with the news, even if it means reading while I'm cooking or having lunch, (which I don't mind; it's import to me to keep up with world events) but I'm deflated that I haven't been able to help out as much as I want to.

I'm trying to stay afloat in keeping up with everything but, sometimes I feel like I'm on a sinking ship and just wanna call it quits at my job and stay home reading XD

I've tried to be optimistic even and consider that perhaps this new job will allow me to lend an extra hand regarding money issues, which might just be what's needed?

Well, I don't even know what was the purpose of this post anymore, I guess it's me expressing me regrets that I can't help out right now but that in essence, (XD if it's worth anything) I'm doing my best to help you guys out.

Thank you all.
 
Dear Solie everything is about decisions,you already have taken yours.Do not feel guilty because you can not help as much as you want.Nobody judge you.Little by little you will figured out about your priorities.No desesperes!!!El pinche tirano is in the small details.

I send you a huge :hug2:
 
Don't you worry, Solie! Those are crazy hours indeed. We understand, and as usual, there's no pressure. Helping yourself, resting and not getting sick, plus learning to take on this new challenge, DOES help everyone! If it makes you get to know yourself better, improve your financial situation, and succeed in these challenges, then we all gain something. We'll miss you in the translation group, but don't worry. We want you to be ok first are foremost.

Maybe something will change soon, and you could reduce the hours a bit so that you don't end up so exhausted. Let us know how it goes.

:hug2:
 
Thank you guys for the replies :) It gives me a sense of peace to know you understand. This isn't me giving up, not all. I just have to find a way to re-work my schedule and make it work. It'll just take some time and a little effort and adjusting but I'll get there. Right now I'm just being patient and observant, don't wanna make any rash/rush decisions.

I was really lucky to find this job: I'm part of the estimating department at a sub-contracting company and while that might not seem like much to some, the thing is, I never finished high-school and feel really lucky that I'm apart of a team who all have their bachelors, MBA or more. :/ That's another thing I do on my spare time, I'm currently working on getting my diploma. I'll be 20 by the time I get it :P but, it's better late then never! That's just one of the things that is really keeping me from leaving my current job; the fear that I'm not going to find anything better in my current situation.

My boss is really demanding when it comes to his employees so I know that as long as I'm here, my hours will sadly remain the same (or who knows?). I joke around with my partner that I don't care how much he pays me, I don't want to continue working 11 hours a day. I have no need for the money, and sadly, it's just not worth it.

I recently read the article on SOTT about finding 'spiritual time,' and it made me sad... I'm usually so caught up with work, home life and school that I rarely have time to just be with myself. I've been dying for a vacation XD just so I can sit on my couch and read, or go to the park and stare at trees.

But something in me tells me not to despair, after all, I have a job and I live fairly comfortable and that's a lot! So we shall see how things work out and how I manage. Thanks again Chu and munaychasumaq!
 
Solie said:
Thank you guys for the replies :) It gives me a sense of peace to know you understand. This isn't me giving up, not all. I just have to find a way to re-work my schedule and make it work. It'll just take some time and a little effort and adjusting but I'll get there. Right now I'm just being patient and observant, don't wanna make any rash/rush decisions.
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I think that's very wise.

I was really lucky to find this job: I'm part of the estimating department at a sub-contracting company and while that might not seem like much to some, the thing is, I never finished high-school and feel really lucky that I'm apart of a team who all have their bachelors, MBA or more. :/ That's another thing I do on my spare time, I'm currently working on getting my diploma. I'll be 20 by the time I get it :P but, it's better late then never! That's just one of the things that is really keeping me from leaving my current job; the fear that I'm not going to find anything better in my current situation.
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You are almost there regarding your diploma, so it's totally worth it, I think.

My boss is really demanding when it comes to his employees so I know that as long as I'm here, my hours will sadly remain the same (or who knows?). I joke around with my partner that I don't care how much he pays me, I don't want to continue working 11 hours a day. I have no need for the money, and sadly, it's just not worth it.
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Ok, but since you are obviously so good at it that not having a degree or being less qualified than your colleagues didn't matter to your boss, it's worth it because later you would have a good referral and an excellent record on your resume.

I recently read the article on SOTT about finding 'spiritual time,' and it made me sad... I'm usually so caught up with work, home life and school that I rarely have time to just be with myself. I've been dying for a vacation XD just so I can sit on my couch and read, or go to the park and stare at trees.
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I hope you get some of that very soon! In the meantime, maybe you can take 10 minutes here and there to do pipe breathing, talk to your water, etc. ;) Quality is better than quantity. So, those minutes can help you a lot, IMO.

But something in me tells me not to despair, after all, I have a job and I live fairly comfortable and that's a lot! So we shall see how things work out and how I manage.
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Yeah! Maybe look at it one day at a time, and until you get your diploma. Then, other doors might open. Listen to your body and try to recuperate as much as possible when you are off work. And then, with a little faith, something may change. You certainly are showing yourself that you can accomplish things, that you have a strong will power. That will be with you later in life. :D

I think that if you work on visualizations, maybe, that could help. That is, imagining yourself at a less crazy job, happy, surrounded by colinear people you care about, with time to learn and give to the Universe, etc. Just that, while you try your best to not be so drained by the job and the other activities. And then, you never know what can happen. Here's sending you some strength!
 
Thank you so much Chu! I appreciate you taking the time out to respond to me and giving me great advice. (And thanks for the calendar btw :P)

You're right, I can defiantly find myself 10 minutes a day for some breathing, and I'm going to make it a priority. Even at work I can take 5 minutes every now and then to re-center myself :)
 
Hang in there Solie! there are times in our lives when we are to learn something although we don't see what it is right away, so with this new experience absorb as much as you can and keep an eye open. When the "time" comes you will find a way back to what you want.
 
Solie said:
Thank you so much Chu! I appreciate you taking the time out to respond to me and giving me great advice. (And thanks for the calendar btw :P)

You're right, I can defiantly find myself 10 minutes a day for some breathing, and I'm going to make it a priority. Even at work I can take 5 minutes every now and then to re-center myself :)
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This is a good option,even in the toilet you can make a small meditation and breathing.That`s what i used to do in my crazy job.You also can use the time in your way to job or home.Talk mentally with the nice beings you can find around you:water,trees,animals,children,sky...it works :P

Take care a we are here to support you :love:
 
Dear Solie,

here is great article why it is hard to do multitasking and how can we improve our productivity: http://www.sott.net/article/310126-Understanding-the-inner-workings-of-your-brain-can-improve-your-productivity-and-quality-of-life

I hope this could help you.

After I read this article I become aware that many times I want to do many things in the same time. Sometimes is better to just do one thing, and then after pause (letting the archiving brain do his job), refreshed do another job.

Everything is changing so I'm pretty sure that after some time you will able to reschedule your work specially if you have intention to do that.
 
Thank you guys! It's really encouraging and means a lots to have the extra support. :) I'm truly grateful. The goal is to find peace within my current situation without sacrificing my goal and myself.

Thanks Dokota for the article, defiantly some helpful tips there that I can start implementing. I am the queen of jumping back and forth from task to task :D
 
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