Escaping the Paper Chase
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seraphflightI've now handed in the last of the work-related courses which I had been lumbered with. Thank goodness they're out of the way! There were six courses in all, and each course consisted of a textbook and an accompanying questions and answers workbook which we so-called students had to complete.
I hate to moan but the courses were so dull - badly written, (the punctuation was diabolical), chewing over the same ideas repeatedly - and pointless as previous courses which I've done are at a much higher level anyway.
Out of curiosity, as I'd never heard of the examining body, I did a quick bit of research online, and swiftly found that not only are no qualifications from this particular company recognised anywhere in Wales but also that they're unrecognised by UCAS either, as UCAS considers them to be below their quality standards! So what is the point of my employer inflicting this rubbish on we employees? A tick-box operation, obviously, so they can say they offer in-house training.
In addition to these courses, I also had to update my First Aid training. This meant a long drive to the other side of Cheshire, which is a pleasant way to spend work's time. What would you sooner do, slog away at the daily routine or drive through picturesque villages and alongside verdant fields bursting with cute and spindly-legged black lambs?
Do I sound jaded with regards to my job? A few friends have made this observation. Maybe it's time to start looking around for something better, or at least something different. A change of scenery can be a good thing sometimes, can't it?
Change of subject: I've begun adding a new story to AO3, called A Cup Taken Coldly, which was one of my favourite RPG stories from a particular Ricean forum. It was co-written by several other people, while I wrote as Louis, and was a lot of fun to create as it shows Louis DPDL's ruthless side. Typically, though, I don't know their OOC names and so I'm unable to give proper attribution to my fellow writers. If you recognise your work, do shout up.
I hate to moan but the courses were so dull - badly written, (the punctuation was diabolical), chewing over the same ideas repeatedly - and pointless as previous courses which I've done are at a much higher level anyway.
Out of curiosity, as I'd never heard of the examining body, I did a quick bit of research online, and swiftly found that not only are no qualifications from this particular company recognised anywhere in Wales but also that they're unrecognised by UCAS either, as UCAS considers them to be below their quality standards! So what is the point of my employer inflicting this rubbish on we employees? A tick-box operation, obviously, so they can say they offer in-house training.
In addition to these courses, I also had to update my First Aid training. This meant a long drive to the other side of Cheshire, which is a pleasant way to spend work's time. What would you sooner do, slog away at the daily routine or drive through picturesque villages and alongside verdant fields bursting with cute and spindly-legged black lambs?
Do I sound jaded with regards to my job? A few friends have made this observation. Maybe it's time to start looking around for something better, or at least something different. A change of scenery can be a good thing sometimes, can't it?
Change of subject: I've begun adding a new story to AO3, called A Cup Taken Coldly, which was one of my favourite RPG stories from a particular Ricean forum. It was co-written by several other people, while I wrote as Louis, and was a lot of fun to create as it shows Louis DPDL's ruthless side. Typically, though, I don't know their OOC names and so I'm unable to give proper attribution to my fellow writers. If you recognise your work, do shout up.
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