I feel I should write something, do something, and get myself back again. I’ve been preparing myself for a change, and change is on the way. There are things I’m not doing such as drinking. And there are other good habits such as taking a packed lunch to work, press-ups, running, and my handstand project (exactly what it sounds like). All of these things will help me through a tough time ahead. Tomorrow, I’m going to accept the offer of voluntary redundancy (VR). This has been called WFR (workforce reduction), and possibly WFM (workforce management). It’s my time now and the first time I’ve had the choice.

If Brexit has taught us anything, it’s to check the conditions of leaving, before leaving. I’m sure they’ll be ok, but I have to make sure that I’m giving myself a chance of finding a new job without losing out. And if I do take the VR option, the company had better make sure it happens. I want to go, and they don’t want me. It would screw up there Q1 figures!

I’ve been lucky enough, or prudent enough to have some jobs done in my place, study a little, read a little, and start to get some physical and mental strength back. This was all planned so I’d be ready for the unknown. My favourite bit has been the physical strength – I have my shoulders back and can almost do the crab! – and this just feels great. It reminds me that doing the right things will help bring results, and knowing that you’ve achieved something is a boost. More importantly, you never know when strong arms might come in handy!

So, tomorrow morning is growing up time. This is the next stage in my life, and I need to figure out what it is is need to do to make it worthwhile. That’s been my work-life battle for a long time now. I have a feeling that once the pressure of work (not always busy) has gone I’ll start being productive in my life.

All I need to do is ask what VR means to me. I’m sure it wouldn’t be voluntary if I say no.

That’s enough for this one.