Random thoughts I wrote ages ago & never finished...
I have been working in the hospitality/food & beverage/restaurant industry for over two years now. Whilst this was never my initial intention, I have been grateful for the learning experiences.
For example, my memory has improved! I'm better at thinking on my feet... and speaking clearly/confidently :)
Why is it a tippable job (and therefore lower hourly pay) to serve people food, but not to pack your bags in a supermarket or help you with sizes/location in a clothing store/shop?
I try to enjoy and take away learning from all roles, circumstances and experiences, as well as from the people I meet along my journey.
Anila Kitteon
Sniff the Daffs
Monday, 5 February 2018
Mary Poppins was the original Super Nanny
Yo Mofos.
Still blogging in my head) as I swim, wash up, make beds, chop veg etc etc etc... one day they'll be able to record thoughts maybe... scary.
HG and I are dog sitting in a huge house on the lake :D
He had a minor oral surgery this morning then I raced about while he slept off the drugs around; between dogs, cat & 2 drives to shovel, it's been busy... dinner, a lake snow shoe sesh with dawgs and cooking dinner & banana pancakes then cleaning/washing up. Finally sitting, moved money around etc etc.
ANYHOO!! (We're sitting at a huge granite bar, HG playing lime in the coconut song :D think he's feeling better!)
My 3rd job which I picked up reluctantly, having been recommended by my current employer (all health professionals), I've been doing since about October/November last year. Having mentioned paying $15-18 then offering me $15, I felt a tad insulted.
The position currently entails walking the pooch (LOvE him!!), washing up/putting away, food prep (chopping, some cooking), folding & putting away laundry, washing/drying/changing bedding.
I love the family but I get home on my 'day off' and resent my own 'chores'...
They have a baby... he was 2 months old when I started helping the family and he's not sleep trained.... or anywhere near. So he cries. Because he's exhausted. Last time I was there, his eyes were so red. But he hadn't slept properly the night before - when he usually sleeps better. I want to suggest leaving him to cry/sleep and if he wakes before an hour, leave him to fall back to sleep. The father, having worked nightshift, takes him to basement spare bedroom and they 'nap together' then picks him up again as soon as he wakes (usually 10-30mins).
I was thinking whilst folding their clothes, maybe I should offer a nanny/parenting assistant/advice type service. Super Nanny type thing... but it's their 3rd child; who am I to help people get routines and sleep sorted? And maybe I couldn't either.
My main employer began sleep training our wee munchkin when I began helping as a 'Nanny', Bubs aged 4 months (now 15 months) -a year ago next week. I followed her guidance (laaaarge house helped, as it will when other family move into their new lakehouse) and allowed Bubs to cry - recognising protest cries and responding as/when. The Mum trusts me to make judgement calls and whilst Bubs naps (or doesn't), I prepare/cook/clean/organise etc etc. Potter about :).
My 2nd job is serving at a fun, easy, laid back restaurant. :-D
When I think of the next few years, we'll be staying here while we pay things off and travel to parts of Canada from here I think... our goal is New Zealand... OR learn German and head to Europe.
Once wee munchkin starts school, the semi-plans sitting on the back burner are OPP (Ont Provincial Police) - dispatch (should I get through the tests etc.) or studying Addiction and seeking a job in that area. There is a 1 year course in this town <3
This is a long rammmmble of bollocks, I am grateful if you made it this far! :0)
Love Yeeeewz xXx
Still blogging in my head) as I swim, wash up, make beds, chop veg etc etc etc... one day they'll be able to record thoughts maybe... scary.
HG and I are dog sitting in a huge house on the lake :D
He had a minor oral surgery this morning then I raced about while he slept off the drugs around; between dogs, cat & 2 drives to shovel, it's been busy... dinner, a lake snow shoe sesh with dawgs and cooking dinner & banana pancakes then cleaning/washing up. Finally sitting, moved money around etc etc.
ANYHOO!! (We're sitting at a huge granite bar, HG playing lime in the coconut song :D think he's feeling better!)
My 3rd job which I picked up reluctantly, having been recommended by my current employer (all health professionals), I've been doing since about October/November last year. Having mentioned paying $15-18 then offering me $15, I felt a tad insulted.
The position currently entails walking the pooch (LOvE him!!), washing up/putting away, food prep (chopping, some cooking), folding & putting away laundry, washing/drying/changing bedding.
I love the family but I get home on my 'day off' and resent my own 'chores'...
They have a baby... he was 2 months old when I started helping the family and he's not sleep trained.... or anywhere near. So he cries. Because he's exhausted. Last time I was there, his eyes were so red. But he hadn't slept properly the night before - when he usually sleeps better. I want to suggest leaving him to cry/sleep and if he wakes before an hour, leave him to fall back to sleep. The father, having worked nightshift, takes him to basement spare bedroom and they 'nap together' then picks him up again as soon as he wakes (usually 10-30mins).
I was thinking whilst folding their clothes, maybe I should offer a nanny/parenting assistant/advice type service. Super Nanny type thing... but it's their 3rd child; who am I to help people get routines and sleep sorted? And maybe I couldn't either.
My main employer began sleep training our wee munchkin when I began helping as a 'Nanny', Bubs aged 4 months (now 15 months) -a year ago next week. I followed her guidance (laaaarge house helped, as it will when other family move into their new lakehouse) and allowed Bubs to cry - recognising protest cries and responding as/when. The Mum trusts me to make judgement calls and whilst Bubs naps (or doesn't), I prepare/cook/clean/organise etc etc. Potter about :).
My 2nd job is serving at a fun, easy, laid back restaurant. :-D
When I think of the next few years, we'll be staying here while we pay things off and travel to parts of Canada from here I think... our goal is New Zealand... OR learn German and head to Europe.
Once wee munchkin starts school, the semi-plans sitting on the back burner are OPP (Ont Provincial Police) - dispatch (should I get through the tests etc.) or studying Addiction and seeking a job in that area. There is a 1 year course in this town <3
This is a long rammmmble of bollocks, I am grateful if you made it this far! :0)
Love Yeeeewz xXx
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