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Work Experience 22: Chef

March 14, 2018

I worked at a restaurant once. For one night. And I’m pretty sure I cried. The owner (who was also the chef) arrived late and drunk, the kitchen was in utter chaos and the customers were cranky about delays. Who could blame them? It was […]

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Work Experience 21: Teacher

March 2, 2018

It may seem a little strange that I’ve included teaching as one of my work experience jobs, considering I’m a registered teacher. However, I haven’t taught my own class from the beginning to the end of a school year since before my children were born. […]

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Work Experience 20: Cabinet Maker

February 11, 2018

Some of my favourite experiences on this adventure are those where I’ve been able to get my hands dirty (literally at times). This is because not only am I learning about a new career or business at each job, but also because in many cases […]

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Work Experience 19: Art Gallery Assistant

January 31, 2018

Changing jobs each week is always so exciting, and my 18th and 19th work experience environments couldn’t have been further apart. One week I was watching animal surgeries and the next I was watching an artist at work. Horse poo to paint. Living animals to […]

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Work Experience 18: Equine and Small Animal Vet

January 17, 2018

When I was a little girl there were a few things I thought I’d like to be when I grew up, and being a vet was definitely one of them. I’ve always loved animals, and remember very few times throughout my life that I didn’t […]

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Work Experience 17: Bec #2

December 23, 2017

Shortly before I started my work experience jobs earlier this year, I caught up with a few friends to talk about my 40 40 adventure and ask whether they thought I might be able to do work experience with them. One lovely lady suggested I […]

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Work Experience 16: Dance Therapist

December 22, 2017

Yumi Schaefer is a positive, energetic person whose passion is to promote wellness and joyful living in others. She often wears bright clothes and a flower in her hair, and her cheerful manner always makes me (and no doubt many others) smile. I love it! […]

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Work Experience 15: Non-Profit Volunteer

December 19, 2017

While I was doing work experience at ABC radio Brisbane I was made aware of a Brisbane non-profit organisation called Suited to Success. Rebecca Levingston had pre-recorded an interview with General Manager Nicole Hard, which went to air just before Beck interviewed me. After learning […]

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Work Experience 14: Taxidermist

December 15, 2017

Warning: Taxidermy is the preserving of an animal’s body via stuffing or mounting for the purpose of display or study. Below I show some of the things that I saw and did as part of my taxidermy experience.   I’ve known Ali Douglas since our daughters became […]

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Work Experience 13: Property Maintenance

November 23, 2017

After a fair bit of rain over the past few weeks Brisbane is looking lush, lovely and green again after a dry Winter. All that green means business is booming right now for the property maintenance operators, especially in the leafy Western Suburbs. Although the […]

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  • 2 more sleeps until @tedxbrisbane! I can’t wait to hear the interesting and inspiring ideas people have to share share both on and off the stage. As a first-time Ted attendee I don’t know exactly what to expect, but I have a feeling it’s going to be a truly unforgettable day. I’m also looking forward to checking out the newly opened @howardsmithwharves precinct where the event is being held. The last time I rode past it was still under construction! . . #4040experience #tedxbrisbane #brisbane #brisbaneevents #countdownison
  • Happiness is...a quick cuppa with Lexie after my first ever podcast interview this morning. Thanks Susanna @nordicmumpodcast! I hope I said all the right things 🤞😄 . . #4040experience #happiness #happinessis #thelittlethings #coffeemug #coffeebreak #labradoodlesofinstagram #lovemydog
  • Not the average To Do list, but far from the average job. Taxidermist! . I’m so glad I had the opportunity to do Work Experience as a Taxidermist at the @qldmuseum this time last year. Swipe right to see the half smile/half ‘WHAT THE HELL DID I SIGN UP TO?’ look on my face when I was presented with a defrosted corella and surgical tools on my second day 😄😳. I had no idea I’d have a hands-on role until that moment! As it turned out, the task wasn’t anywhere near as gory as I’d thought it’d be. Phew! 😅 . To see what I got up to at the museum, click the link in my bio. And if you’re interested in gaining some fantastic insight into what it’s like to work as a taxidermist, you’ll find a link to an interview I did with @alisondouglastaxidermy at the bottom of the blog. . . #4040experience #careerchange #careers #workexperience #taxidermy #taxidermist #museum #queenslandmuseum #expecttheunexpected #newskills #onthetools
  • Spending time with family, paid work, health and fitness, working on a business or side-hustle, networking, education and training, socialising, helping the kids with homework, taking them to extra-curricular activities, housework, home improvements, playing with the dog...not to mention sleep and (gasp!) relaxation…the list of ways to spend time can (and does) go on and on. . When you have a lot on your plate, what’s the first thing to go? And what are your non-negotiables? . If you’re anything like me it’s the things you enjoy for yourself that can easily find themselves at the very bottom of your To Do list – that’s if they’re on there at all. An example for me in recent months has been regular exercise. I’ve always loved being active and fit, but have felt like ‘I don’t have time’ or ‘I’m too tired’ for it. I know I feel better physically and mentally when I exercise though, so I’ve really missed my daily dose. . I’ve come to realise that I can’t do it all (can anyone??) but I can certainly manage my time better to fit some of the little but important things back in. A couple of sessions at the gym with friends (two birds, one stone 👌), a Sunday bike ride and some short early morning walks with my dog will find their way back in to my weekly timetable for a start. I suspect it’ll help me to be more productive with the rest of my time too. Win win! 💪👊 . Got any juggling tips to share? I’d love to hear what works for you. . . #4040experience #careers #careerchange #brisbanemums #mumswithhustle #mumboss #mumsinbusiness #organisedlife #makingplans #weeklygoals #lifegoals #healthybodyhealthymind #lifeisanadventure #thejuggleisreal
  • Flashback to Job 13 exactly one year ago, when I worked for acreage property maintenance business @ontheballpm . I mowed, weeded, mulched, hedge trimmed, whipper-snipped, blower vac’d and raked for two full days...and loved it! Maybe I could start my own property maintenance business, I’d thought, but woke up on day three barely able to move so changed my mind 🤣 (I’d definitely need more weights training to do it full-time 💪). . This work experience job was especially worthwhile, as I had the chance to sit down for a chat with business owner Peter beforehand. He’d started On the Ball four years earlier after building a successful career in IT. What an awesome career change! Pete shared with me how he went about starting the business, the ins and outs of its operation, changes he’d made as the business grew, and what he’d learnt along the way. I gained such amazing insight into small business from that one conversation. . There are so many benefits to work experience. Learning about a job while you’re immersed in the job is a big one! But having the opportunity to meet people you perhaps wouldn’t have met otherwise, asking them questions and having a conversation about their job is just as valuable...maybe even more! . . #4040experience #careerchange #careers #jobsearch #careersearch #workexperience #giveitago #newskills #keeplearning #onthejobtraining #askquestions #propertymaintenance #lifeisanadventure
  • When your face is as red as the post-race watermelon 🍉. Such a great way to cool down! That’s the Noosa Tri ride over for me for another year. Maybe one day I’ll do the whole thing 🤔...(but probably not 😂). . . #4040experience #noosatri #teamtri #postracerecovery #coolingdown #watermelon🍉 #lifeisanadventure #nexttimeimtraining
  • Beach today, bike tomorrow. Such a great atmosphere here in Noosa, I love it! . . #4040experience @noosatriathlon #noosabeach #ontheboardwalk #noosatri #teamtri #lovemybike #wishitrainedmore

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  • Work Experience 32: Today Show Producer

    Work Experience 32: Today Show Producer

    August 30, 2018
  • Work Experience 31: Occupational Therapist

    Work Experience 31: Occupational Therapist

    August 6, 2018
  • Work Experience 30: Event/Volunteer Coordinator

    Work Experience 30: Event/Volunteer Coordinator

    July 6, 2018
  • Work Experience 29: Celebrant

    Work Experience 29: Celebrant

    June 19, 2018
  • Work Experience 28: Weaver

    Work Experience 28: Weaver

    May 29, 2018

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