“[…] It wasn’t about getting big and strong from an aesthetic level or a muscular level; it was strengthening my bones, my joints and, most importantly, my mind. “Continually putting yourself through rigorous activities–willingly–tends to hurt a little bit. But it helps you develop a certain mental fortitude that helps …
Read More »‘Caring for others comes naturally to me’: Day in the life of a midwife
“[…] The workload has become much heavier since the lockdown. We are now experiencing the backlash of the pandemic lockdown from last year—an increase in deliveries tripling the usual birth rate! “Normally for the first half of the year, the birth rate usually reduces, but for this year it has …
Read More »‘You’re just there waiting for the phone to ring’; Day in the life of a hotel owner
“[…] You’re just there waiting for the phone to ring. You just can’t switch off and turn off the lights on the property… It was horrendous, from seeing a 50% full restaurant to no one being in there. It was like the world came to an end…” Wired868 highlights the …
Read More »‘Clients sometimes want you to be their friend, or stay with them 24/7!’ Day in the life of an event planner
“[…] Most times, a difficult client is one whose budget is simply not cohesive with their expectations. I mean, you cannot seriously expect to get fresh flowers at the same price as artificial ones. As the saying goes, some clients have ‘champagne taste with mauby money! “[…] There are clients …
Read More »‘It’s simple… and I enjoy doing it!’ Day in the Life of a crochet designer
“[…] I saw a crocheted item from an online shop that I wanted to buy but I could not get through to order it. Instead, I decided to try and make the item for myself. I did some research, got the materials and it worked out. “After realising how simple …
Read More »‘Parents keep bringing their children, so it’s hard to stop!’ Day in the life of a youth coach
“[…] It was easier [to coach in the 1980s and 90s] compared to now… Back then, children had a love for the game. Children nowadays, as a result of modern technology and social media, are more interested in being on an electronic device playing games than running around playing football. …
Read More »‘I don’t sleep if I can’t pay our employees’ salaries’; Day in the life of an energy sector manager
“[…] I am responsible for the profit and loss of my unit, so I make sure that my unit has work. If my unit does not have work, I have no work and I have failed in my responsibility. “When month-end comes, I don’t sleep if we have expenses …
Read More »‘A client called me the grim reaper before!’ Day in the life of a bank repossession officer
“[…] Borrowers are aware that repossession is possible if payments are defaulted over an extensive period of time with no attempt or guarantee of repayment. It’s noted in the contract signed when applying for a vehicle loan. Yet, if it happens, clients feel targeted and think that I am personally …
Read More »‘Workers became more laid-back’: Day in Life of a standards officer
“[…] I had set goals for the south division—one of which was that our service would be excellent so that no one would complain about us. “I have this goal in my head; but when they decided to station all workers closer to home, the workers became more laid-back. Sometimes …
Read More »‘T&T’s the breeding ground of horning; I just live my truth’: Day in the life of an outside woman
“[…] The way I see it, I relieve [those men] of the boredom in their marriages and relationships with good company and great sex, and in return I’m rewarded with money, gifts and an exciting lifestyle. This career is a bit different from others though as I am both boss …
Read More »‘I hope restrictions are lessened safely so sales can get going’: Day in the life of a bar owner
“[…] Business is slow [as] not much people want to come here to buy alcohol or beer to go. They would prefer to go to the grocery and the groceries are now open on a 24 hours basis. “[…] One thing that could have probably been given a try is …
Read More »‘Imagine going to work, fully aware that Covid-19 is present!’ Day in the life of a prison guard
“[…] Mentally, it is draining and frustrating at times… You work with persons today and by the next day or two, they are testing positive for Covid-19 and going into quarantine. So you’re now left wondering if you could possibly have it. “[…] It isn’t easy to go in to …
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