Still don't have as much motivation with my work as I should, but then again I have been in this industry for 5 years and I never was one to sit in the same place for too long. I am starting to think that genuinely I am just a bit bored with it, so I am just changing the focus on it a little to make it more interesting. New challenges, now that's what I love!
I even considered going back to well paid employment there for a minute, but my ex would get too much bloody money if I did. Might send off a resume or 2 out of curiosity anyway. Wouldn't be the first time I have knocked back good job offers to keep doing what I do, 1&1/2 years ago people called me mad for doing knocking them back. I enjoyed proving them wrong by earning nearly double in my first year trading with the new business. (Just a pity I lost it there for a bit and this year has not fared well so far). I know I can make it better (because I already am, you'll see;)
Now that's the misery bit out of the way, lets get on with the good stuff!!!
Dropped my eldest at her new school today, she was really cool about it. I was so proud to see my 6 year old (who can be a bit shy at times) walk into her new class with her head held high and a big smile on her face. I called her this afternoon and she told me she has already made 3 new friends. Brought a tear of happiness to my eye. I cant wait to see my girls again in a few days time.
After dropping my daughter off I went to measure up a small job order for a really good client that had become a bit dubious about us, mainly due fact I was not answering the phone for a while there + we had a few minor subcontractor problems on site. This is the best part of being sober, I no longer reach for the bottle when there is a problem. I look for the solution and act on it straight away, Very rewarding in itself. So rewarding that after talking to a few of the owners of "my clients" business the one small order I was instructed to act on today ended up being 5 orders with on HUGE one in amongst it:) This will provide 1 months work for my subcontractor and his staff along with a bit of healthy profit for myself. What used to take me days through drunken procrastination took me about 2 hours to do today. Lets just hope the subcontractors dont fuck anything up this time. That is the worst part of my type of business, I am always relying on the promises of my suppliers and subcontractors (which then get relayed to my clients). When the suppliers and subcontractors break a promise or when they fuck up, it is me that cops the shit. Pointing fingers is useless, finding solutions, acting quickly and being upfront* about it is the only thing that helps. Guess that was my tip for the day, as it applies to many things in life.
*Upfront: May contain traces of small lies to protect integrity if necessary (this only applies to business and wifes;)
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