“Sometimes I am so disoriented that I don’t even know what day of the week it is, to be honest. One shift is usually 12 hours. Sometimes we work 36 or 48 hours; but most times it is 24 hours. “If no relief is sent for me when I’m done …
Read More »‘Sleeping with someone you’re not attracted to is a haunting experience’! Day in the life of a sex worker…
“[…] It was very dangerous. The nightlife is not for everyone and from working in that environment, you understand that the world has many sick and violent people. The money was fast and great but I hated every moment of it. “Sleeping with someone you are not attracted to or …
Read More »Day in the life of a CEPEP worker: People’s opinions don’t put food in your fridge
“[…] Management issues and problems receiving salaries [caused me to leave my previous jobs to work at CEPEP]. Some employers treat you like dogs, talking to you anyhow, making you work long ridiculous hours for little money. “My last full-time job, I worked for three months as a cleaner without …
Read More »Day in the life of a Pannist: “Pan is a 24 hour job; when I sleep, I dream about things for the band!”
“Let me tell you the honest truth. It’s a 24 hour job. When you work in the panyard for 12 hours and go to sleep, you dream about things for the band and the players… “Ideas are always popping up in my mind. I’m never satisfied with something. I always …
Read More »Day in the life of a call centre agent: it’s the most stressful job I’ve ever endured!
“On most days, it’s a fast-pace job. Which means there are calls in wait, and you have to try to wrap up your present call as fast as you can to facilitate the next customer or customers in wait. “This was all new to me and I admit, some days …
Read More »Day in the Life of a journalist: “I wouldn’t say it’s not for a family life [but they have to] be involved in news”
“I really eat, sleep and breathe news… I wouldn’t say [the media is] not for a family life; it depends on the individual. Your family has to be very understanding; your family has to, in a sense, be involved in news.” In the latest instalment of A Day In The Life, Wired868 …
Read More »Day in the Life of a farmer: Seasoned greetings from the hills of Paramin
“Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,” sing Simon and Garfunkel in “Scarborough Fair” on the sound track of The Graduate. Paramin is NOT Scarborough. But although for most people in Trinidad and Tobago, Paramin is synonymous with parang, precious few are aware that this bustling, difficult-to-access little village nestling in the …
Read More »Day in the Life of a judge: Giving everyone 100 percent
If Madam Justice had had her way, she would have been a primary school teacher. However, as it is wont to do, Life intervened and Madam Justice became instead a puisne judge of the High Court of Judicature of Trinidad and Tobago. Assigned to the Family Court since its inception …
Read More »Day in the Life of an advertising director: “Instead of one boss, I’m dealing with 10…”
Glam and glitz. Oh yes, when you work in an advertising agency, there is glam and glitz and in-your-face stuff. But there are also always long hours and there is also sometimes an ultra-demanding clientele and those are hardly ever highlighted. But for this advertising director, his job would be …
Read More »Day in the life of a professional athlete: I Skype my fiancée and kids every night
“I am based in the States, where I live and train to provide for myself and family. My day starts off by first thanking God for seeing another day and the talent He has blessed me with. I eat breakfast, call my fiancée and my kids and get ready for …
Read More »Day in the life of a school teacher: Some students work after school packing groceries…
“Any incidents of violence in schools, society is always quick to say that the teacher is never there. Teachers have their plates full. Society doesn’t understand that we have no support [and] limited resources. Half the schools in Trinidad and Tobago are dilapidated, hot, do not have fans, water is an issue …
Read More »Day in the life of a loans officer: I have to find $15 million a year for bank; or else
“I feel great satisfaction when I get difficult applications approved for customers who are in tough situations and really need the help. I had a client who brought a market bag filled with provision and also her whole family to introduce them to me after. She was so happy.” Wired868 …
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