I blogged last year about June time that we moved to a new unit at work, unit that was too big that you can use a gps systems inside the building (yes it was huge). That was way back when I was still in UK. It was exhausting and very stressful. This time it happened again because we moved to a new unit where I worked now. As expected it is busy especially that they opened 15 beds and the staff number are still the same (onl for 12 beds). But because I work in a private hospital now they hire a lot of agency staff where salary is very high. Imagine paying them $50 an hour. That's bigger than my salary and their workload is far better than mine!!! Just excuse my rants, I am just tired after my long da at work.
My Best Mates at Work
This are my Filipino colleagues who work with me in UK. They are my best friend at work and I love them so much and missed them a lot. Unfortunately we need to say goodbye to each other because I decided to come here in Oz but even so I am happy because Grace will join me in few months time, Jacinta is already in Canada just last month and Louie will stay in UK for now (poor her). The picture above was taken the night before we left UK. Love you Girls!!!
I Am Off :)
Finally I am off now, but not for long because it's only for 2 days. I am thinking of doing overtime on Monday but I want to spend that day with my family especially that my kids will start their school on Tuesday after 2 weeks off. Tomorrow our plan is to go shopping because my baby Neil want to buy toys. I don't know what my 2 girls want but I think they want books and stationary. I am thinking of getting it online as well because I found a site that offers very good price. Check the link above to visit buy.com.
Tounge Twister
When I was in UK my colleagues got mixed up all the time with my name and with my other colleagues especially after a long night shift. Shiela (me), Sheeba and Cily. But now it is worst because in the unit where I work now there's Sheejah, Sherly, Sheryl, Cheryl and Shiela (me). A good tongue twister right? Let's do it again...
Sheejah-Sherly-Cheryl-Sheryl-Shiela :)
Wilmington NC Real Estate
We moved here in Oz thinking of getting a bigger place because our rented house back in UK was small. But the problem is we live just about 5-10 minutes walk to the city so imagine how high our rental is right now. Our 2 bedrooms apartment is just enough for us for now because we don't have a lot of furniture. But maybe in 6 months time we will move to the suburb so that we can get a bigger and cheaper rental house. If only I have money to buy a property now I will get one like the one I saw in Wilmington NC real estate. This site serve the cities of Wilmington and Jacksonville particularly near the beach. If you are from that area and looking for a property by the sea then check their site now.
Nursing A Dog
Me and my kids want a dog and that is one of our dream (to own one) before we went here in Oz but my husband doesn't want us to get one. He said that we don't have enough space for a dog and it will only be an additional expenses to us right now. Whatever!!! And even so, we still want a dog and I will make sure when we have one that he will have the best dog equipment and dog ramps that is available in the market. And I think me and my kids are capable enough to look after a dog. Right Pa?
Nurse on A night Shift
This morning, I went to the bank and the guy who served me was the guy who opened my account when I arrived here in Oz. He asked me how I was and if I settle OK with my work. I said yes and I told him I just finished my night shift this morning. His answer was a big "Yuck!". Yes being a nurse is difficult especially to never ending change of schedule. I just did 2 nights, I'm off today but I am back again tomorrow for a night shift. Then after a day off or my sleeping day I'm back again on day shift. And I think I will be doing this for the next 10 - 20 years... I hope not.
OFF DUTY
Yes that's me off duty :) I love this picture because I look so slim. But don't be deceive because in personal I am 10 kilos overweight. I want to loss weight but how? With my love of food. It is very difficult. That is why I am looking for best diet pills that works. Hey, if you know one tell me so that I can start on dieting :) Or maybe I just need to increase my self control and minimize everything I eat. Which is easy to say but difficult to do.
Looking for Insurance
I work in a public hospital in UK where everything is free. But here in OZ health system is much more different. To be able to avail private hospitals you need to get a health insurance or else the money will come from your own pocket. Private hospitals here are everywhere with their own specialties. Right now I work in a private hospitals that specialized on heart and brain surgeries. Most of our patients are paid by their insurance. That is why me and my family already applied for one and I'm looking for life insurance rates rates as well just in case something bad happen (knock on wood!).
OT
I started my job here in Oz 18th of June. After couple of weeks I was already offered to do overtime. That means I am capable and passed everything what they expect from me :) I was happy, because I thought it will be hard moving from General ICU to Cardiothoracic ICU. But it wasn't too bad at all. But I'm not saying that I know everything about this because I'm still a newbie. Anyway, just today I did an overtime for 12 hours which they will pay me 18 hours in a higher rate and the good thing? The money will be in my pocket after 10 days. Yehey!
Getting There
After 3 weeks of starting here in Australia I am starting to settle in especially at work. My colleagues are so friendly and I'm the 7th Filipino in the unit that I am working now. I started doing 8 hours shift but it is so tiring because I need to go to work 5 days a week. At least now I only do 6 shifts 12 hours and one shift 8 hours every 2 weeks. I will be on 12 hours tomorrow and afterwards I will have 4 days off. Hurray!!! In my off I need to make sure I will research about mesothelioma but even so it is 4 days :)
During My last Shift
Picture was taken on my last shift in UK. We had a feast to celebrate it. But you know what? Until now I still miss my old unit, my colleagues and everything that was there. I know I need to let everything go because this is the life that I chose and no regret because me and my family are enjoying the new place that we are right now. I'm getting emotional again. That's it for now because I still need to do my assignment about discount faucets.
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