Closure of ASS#1 - reflections

I'm sure I won't be the only one to comment that I'm glad that part is over. Although my brain is about to spontaneously combust, I have learn't a tremendous amount of information about my company, about other peoples companies and also from the study guides. I'm glad that I was assigned "SEEK" to research. After moving to Brisbane from the Whitsunday Coast about a month ago, SEEK literally was my best friend for quite some time. I found the ease of access for finding jobs, and applying for jobs fantastic. It was so convenient to have SEEK. I enjoyed getting to learn more about the company, about it's acquisitions of other companies, it's financial state and it's future goals. I really look forward to seeing how SEEK does within the coming years.

So after the panic, the temper tantrums, the brain shut-downs, I've learnt quite a bit about myself. The last two weeks in particular have been stressful. Upon commencing full time employment of a 8:30-5:30 job, coming home and trying to manage 4 subjects per week on top of other commitments, was not going to work. I had a melt down! I commend those students that are working full time, and managing a family, my hat goes off to you as I don't know how you do it! Well, I left the full time job due to personal reasons, have now got employment where I'm working shift work, and have cut my study time back to two subjects a week. I'm relieved. It means that I can focus my time to two subjects, and do my best in those subjects as opposed to being flustered with four. Now that my work schedule has settled down, and that I know I have to pay better attention to my studies, I'm sure that I won't be submitting my next assignment two hours before it's due. But it's a learning curve, and I'm better off for it. Now, we're on to the next stage. All the best!