After receiving the news in August about my impending redundancy, today – 1 October – is my last working day. While I’m sad to be leaving, I’m quite glad that it’s over – the last six weeks of “consultation” have been a strange limbo period of knowing that I’m leaving, with that very slim chance that something may happen to change the situation. At least now I can focus fully on the future and the new opportunities that are available. It’s still a little daunting at times, but I’m sure that things will work out.
As a result of the rather stressful period, my reading has been a little erratic of late – I’ve had periods of reading as I used to, and periods of not being able to concentrate fully. If nothing else, being out of work should mean that I have some time to catch up!
I reviewed nine books in September, with the standout reads being:
- How Much of These Hills is Gold by C Pam Zhang
- Imperfect Women by Araminta Hall
- The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
I also reviewed:
- The Seven Doors by Agnes Ravatn
- City of Spies by Mara Timon
- Empire of Ivory by Naomi Novik
- Thursday Night Widows by Claudia Piñeiro
- For When I’m Gone by Rebecca Ley
- Dead Man’s Daughter by Roz Watkins
And I posted my 20 Books of Summer wrap up.
TBR Watch
I think that the less that is said about this, the better! 😀 I’ve not read as much, I’ve bought more than usual – this was only ever going to go one way…
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Fall is a good season for a period of change. I hope life treats you as kindly as possible and that things get better soon ❤
This is true, and a good perspective – thank you, Meggy x
Big hugs x
Sorry to hear about the redundancy. As you say the uncertainty of the waiting period is awful. Be kind to Yourself in coming weeks, you’re going to go through some ups and downs.
Yes – I think that I can now focus on the future at least and new opportunities, but I’m sure there will be good and bad days to come.
Let’s hope the good days begin to outnumber the bad ones
Sorry about the redundancy. I’ve been there so know the ups and downs it can bring. I hope this month is more settled and that something emerges from it.
Thank you, Janet. This week in particular has been difficult, but I hope that I can now at least focus on the future.
Sorry to hear about the redundancy, that’s tough, especially this year with so much other uncertainty,
Take care and keep reading!
Yes – it’s certainly been a stressful time! But, I’m trying to remain positive (which is sometimes easier said than done, but what can you do?)
So sorry Jo! Sending big hugs to you and fingers crossed for lots of good things to come your way very soon! xx
Thank you, Nicki! x
So sorry, Jo. Good to get out of this odd limbo phase though. Fingers crossed something fabulous comes your way soon! 😘
Thank you, Eva! And yes – hoping that I can now concentrate fully on the future x
Sorry to hear about the redundancy, it will open new avenues for you. Hugs x
Thank you, Zoe – trying to remain positive and optimistic for the future x
I am sure the future will be bright and shiny x
That limbo is a hard place to live in. I hope that all goes well for you moving forward.
Thank you! x
Ooh, I have a lot of these books on my TBR! I also bought more than I should have in September… 😀
I hope you enjoy them! Comfort buying books is therapeutic, right? It’d be wrong to deprive ourselves… 😏
I’m sorry to hear about your job, Jo. I’m sure new opportunities will come your way very soon. 😉
Thank you! 😘
Sorry to hear about the redundancy. I hope good things come to your way soon. x
Thank you! x