Changing Roles

Since quitting Hong Kong in March 2005, I have found myself with several different jobs to attend to. From the previous one job I attended to in Hong Kong, I now am performing 2 or probably more (depending on how you define jobs).

I have had a rough count, and come to identify that I currently hold 2 full time positions, and 3 part time positions. Below a rough list of job positions & job description.

Full Time:

The DDA (Director of Domestic Affairs) Overlook & manages the home front affairs. Stocking the fridge with foodstuff, monitoring food stock, and meal preparation. Evaluate how best to utilise available resources to make the dwelling much neat, yet warm & cosy. The Job Seeker Main task is to job hunt. Scanning all major media sources for job advertisements, identify the suitability & set targets to send applications. Write corresponding cover letters & tailor C.V. to target job ads.

Part Time:

The Artist/ Web Designer A commision was made to create an art piece for a special card. I was assigned this illustrator job. Now the focus is on designing the rather outdated online portfolio of mine. Living in this technology driven society, one has to keep abreast of latest technology out there that can enhance your worth. So I have chosen to further explore the abilities of CSS. The Mover 1st moving was in March 2005 (HK to London) 2nd moving happened recently in June 2005 (Ifor Evans Block to Neil Sharp Block - Camden Town, London) The Organiser Playing the full time role of DDA, this job came naturally. What do I organise? Everything from 'how to move', to 'what to do for the weekend', to 'how best to organise the bookshelf'. The Secretary In charged of all the communications & dealings between families. Made sure special dates are remembered, calendars are marked & if gifts or cards are required will be acquired. Also not forgetting to set reminders to make that needed long distance phone call.

Though some might think that being a person without a permanent job, one would have more time on his/her hands to do many more things. If that is your conviction, I would like to ask you to reconsider. You might have the picture of an idle person lounging at home, staring into space and merely lifting a hand when flipping through job advertisements. It certainly is not the scenario over here! Coming to that... I think it would be equally demanding being a house wife or mother as would being a 9-5 office worker.

Oh well, you might think that I'm just rambling on. I see it as some sort of revelation!