Can you dig it, Mah-fukkaz?!?

[cheebacheeba]

Quick update guys.
Man...no matter how prepared you try to make yourself for it, some of the stuff I've been hearing...still hits you.
Since joining up I've found out I can do my studies through them, same syllabus but even more industry related, I can pay off the course and then get the cost reimbursed once I'm done with it. Also this means I am now only busy 5 days a week instead of 6 which is great.
Getting some hands on work with the animals at the shelter when I need to complete related modules, and doing occasional ride alongs with the inspectorate as well which'll be some great experience.
This is maybe one of the most depressing and emotionally draining things I've ever had to do, but there's good parts to it too...you just have to wade through some real bullshit...
Overall, it's good to know you're doing something worthwhile though, and helping when and where you can.

[TheWickerFan]

I cannot imagine the horrible things you must have had to deal with. I have a real weak spot for animals, and just the thought of anything bad happening to them makes me go to pieces. You're an admirable man.:)

[cheebacheeba]

I cannot imagine the horrible things you must have had to deal with.

Yup, tip of the iceberg unfortunately...every time I think I've heard/seen some shit, lately something comes along to top it.
I think one of the most depressing things to deal with is certain peoples attitudes, I mean I don't expect every single person to be the same as me or anything, I understand a lot of perspectives are forged out of upbringing but just to encounter some of the callous bullshit they can come out with...

I have a real weak spot for animals, and just the thought of anything bad happening to them makes me go to pieces.

It has done on this end too...not so much at work, but I'm feeling pretty drained by it in all honesty, between this and (I don't know if you've heard?) these massive floods we've been having here, both the human and animal loss - been a pretty shit week, but it's officially done, I got through the first week and I'm starting to get my head a little further above the water.

Tell you what people, going from p/t nights to full time days SUCKS...every night when I get home I'm that dead that I just eat, shower, get shit ready for the next day then crash...haven't had much time to watch more'n a couple of things during the week, videogames are for shit...
But hey, despite what must seem like a bit of negativity I have about this, I work with some very cool people, it's surprisingly un-wanky, people who are straightforward and not full of the shit I've become so accustomed to in my work history...there is also a feeling that I'm working for something good, this is what actually makes me not dread going to work and has been keeping me afloat here...I actually don't hate this job...makes a big difference.

That's all I've got folks.