Alice Bradley — Finslippy - Commentshttp://www.finslippy.com/blog/Wading in the shallow end since 2004© 2004 Alice Bradley. All rights reserved.en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)dgm comments on Work!dgmWed, 16 May 2012 12:37:15 +0000http://www.finslippy.com/blog/work.html#comments697760:8312002:comment/18105603Ahh, work. It really cuts into my leisure time.

I'm glad you found a way for Henry to continue his senseless boy noises (they need that, you know) without added pressure on you (deadlines, &c) although it's too bad your husband is not around to enjoy them any longer. This new job--is it a circus performer? Cat groomer? Does it involve sorting wheat from chaff? Clearly you need to hold a "What's My Line?" contest.

]]>Sea comments on Work!SeaTue, 15 May 2012 22:34:38 +0000http://www.finslippy.com/blog/work.html#comments697760:8312002:comment/18102894Hi Alice,
I have just recently found your blog and have been going through your old posts while waiting for new ones. I love your writing and also you! Best of luck with the new job!

]]>Beth comments on Work!BethTue, 15 May 2012 19:30:15 +0000http://www.finslippy.com/blog/work.html#comments697760:8312002:comment/18102263Congrats on your new gig! So what are you doing? I've gone back and forth between working on-site and working from home (editing). Pros and cons to each, I think, although my current on-site job does allow me to make toast, which was a pro of working at home, so maybe now I'm living the dream...? ;^) Anyway, I hope you'll talk about your new job!

]]>Angela comments on Work!AngelaTue, 15 May 2012 14:27:17 +0000http://www.finslippy.com/blog/work.html#comments697760:8312002:comment/18099835Oh new routines! How they topsy-turvy us so! I am 2 years post split/divorce and some days I still feel I don't quite have the new routine down, though it is much easier now. But yes...I am the sole dog walker now and that is tough at times. I can also relate (via my boyfriend's 6 year old) to senseless noise-making. And I am a woman and also have a job (sign language interpreter) that has trained me to focus on every sound and word, so I have a hard time tuning it out. But enough about me...this is YOUR blog and I'm glad you're here!!!

]]>Marieke comments on Work!MariekeTue, 15 May 2012 03:37:33 +0000http://www.finslippy.com/blog/work.html#comments697760:8312002:comment/18098224I'm fine, thank you. I also started a new job, full time, after years and years of freelancing. I'm frazzled as well, but you're right, we'll find a new routine. At some point.

]]>Rita comments on Work!RitaTue, 15 May 2012 03:18:37 +0000http://www.finslippy.com/blog/work.html#comments697760:8312002:comment/18098172I was just thinking "where has Alice got to" and then you appear. Yay!

Also? Hang in there. New is always hard until it's not new anymore.

]]>Edwina comments on Work!EdwinaTue, 15 May 2012 02:07:22 +0000http://www.finslippy.com/blog/work.html#comments697760:8312002:comment/18097918It's such a cliched line but it really is a balancing act. I've just gone back to work three days a week (I have a 10 month old) and my husband and I are finding it quite challenging...

Sigh. Where's my lotto win, dammit?

]]>Andrea comments on Work!AndreaTue, 15 May 2012 01:18:24 +0000http://www.finslippy.com/blog/work.html#comments697760:8312002:comment/18097702Yes, walking the dog three times a day is definitely B.S. I highly recommend teaching that furry punk to run on a treadmill (the Dog Whisperer says they love it). He can just learn bladder control the rest of the day.

It sounds like you and your husband are both still working too hard; you're making me feel bad, so stop it. Are you fresh out of rich aunts? I am too, unfortunately. Good luck with the new job(s).

]]>Kathryn comments on Work!KathrynTue, 15 May 2012 01:15:45 +0000http://www.finslippy.com/blog/work.html#comments697760:8312002:comment/18097691What is it with the incessant senseless noise making? I feel your pain.

]]>Roobacca comments on Work!RoobaccaTue, 15 May 2012 00:58:43 +0000http://www.finslippy.com/blog/work.html#comments697760:8312002:comment/18097512Hi Alice! I really, truly look forward to your posts, and was happy that this one contained happy news. Can't wait to hear more about it.

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