Not checked in for a while so I thought I probably should show my face, sort of speak. It’s now been 30 weeks since the last time my bank account made me cry. It’s been a tough month since the last time I checked in. My boss is still off on sick and I’m still picking up the slack. I’m in full control of stock, money, staff and of course cleaning all the beer lines. Basically in the last 6 weeks I’ve had 2 FULL days off. But I couldn’t relax as the phone was constantly ringing. At the moment my work place is suffering. We ordered a big stock pile before Christmas to save on VAT. Only problem is, it’s nearing the end of February and customer numbers still haven’t picked up after the New Year lull. Put on top of that the wages they’ve had to pay staff for working extra and the wages for the boss who’s off sick, we’ve basically run out of money. It’s got to the point where I’m working by myself some nights to keep costs down. I’m starting to feel the pressure now, whereas before I was loving the opportunity to finally have full control. I’m starting to get annoyed at people when I’m well known for ultra calmness. It’s going to get the point where I fall out with someone. I’m barely spending any time with the girlfriend either so my relationship is very rocky also.
Basically it’s doom and gloom at the moment. But one things for sure, I’ve not gambled for 30 weeks! Super chuffed with myself. I recently found out a lad I know has gone ten years yesterday. That seems like an astronomical feat for someone addicted to gambling. I’ve never gone two, nevermind ten! But it’s just another goal to strive for. All the extra work I’m doing doesn’t seem to be helping my bank account as well as I’d hoped. I’m currently on £12,700. Still a ways away from the £20,000 I pissed up a wall. But I shall battle on.
Cheers everyone.
