Hi Monica
This is take two for this post – first one disappeared !
There is something called “dry eye syndrome” and it sounds very like what you have – you can get free eye drops on NHS for it . Here’s a link – see what you think .
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dry-eyes/
Work is a necessary evil – I guess we have all backed ourselves into a corner and we all need to work our way out of it . It’s not the nicest reason to go to work but needs must- i so wish we could all put the clock back but we can’t . I find myself thinking could we do something like Sarah does- could you get a really good contract for three or four months and survive for the rest of the year on it ? You do seem to be good at managing your money .
Monica you have done brilliantly to achieve so much gamble free time – you still have that drive to succeed and it will ensure that you will get that great job you need .
Have a lovely day
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