The day before tomorrow

I'm generally a very laid back guy - I don't stress unless there's a lot on my mind, but at the moment, I'm stressed.

I'm changing jobs - today is my final day at VoiteQ (where Anthony and I currently work). Up until yesterday I was worrying about my start date at the new place and my finances for the next few months... my new job is faffing about in sending my new contract out - then once I get that, I have to have a security check done before I can even commence employment (it's M.O.D work).

Yesterday I was told that it's unlikely that my start date will be the 22nd Aug, which is what the agency told me about a month ago (hence me handing my notice in). I'm away for three weeks, so even if I get my contract while I'm away, I can't get the security sorted out until I come back. Then I have to wait at LEAST a week for the security check.

So I'm stressed. 3 weeks without wages regardless (I've dealt with that), but potentially months afterwards too. Mortgage, loans and bills to pay and no money. Shit situation, and there's nothing I can do - I've been badgering the company for weeks to no avail. I had to hand my notice in at VoiteQ when I did, otherwise I would OWE them money for holidays taken.

Then there's my mortgage renewal that's just come up... so I can't take a payment holiday anyway. Gah.

Anyway - I've been pretty miserable for the last few weeks because of this, and seem to be taking it out on everyone at work. For that I appologise.

I'm going to try desperately to enjoy myself on the holiday and forget about all the troubles I'm having. I'm hoping that everything will be sorted out by the time I get back so I don't have to job hunt like mad to get another job.

On the road tomorrow - I'm hoping I come back with a bit of colour :)