this post was submitted on 06 Aug 2025
17 points (94.7% liked)
Melbourne
2181 readers
38 users here now
This community is a place created for the people of Melbourne and Victoria. We are a positive, welcoming and inclusive community. We might not agree about everything, but we always strive to stay civil and respectful.
The focus of our discussions is based around things that affect Victoria, but we are also free to discuss our local perspective on wider issues. Or head to the regular Daily Random Discussion thread to talk about anything.
Ongoing discussions, FAQs & Resources (still under construction)
Adoption Certificate for Nellie, the Daily Thread numbat (with thanks to @Catfish)
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
Applied for a bunch of contact centre work. I feel like I'm going backwards, but trying to remind myself that it's just so I can afford a bunch of driving lessons and then I can apply for more animal industry roles.
I'm gonna fucking cry.
You're not going backwards cos you've got a goal in mind. That's smart thinking.
Sometimes jobs are just a financial transaction. It’s ok. Be proud of yourself for getting out there.
We're all out here just earning the dollars some days!
Short term pain, long term gain. It’ll be worth it!
Just think about it as a means to an end. Once you're on your Ps you're outta there
Think of it as a stepping stone to getting what you need instead of it as a goal going backwards.
You need the income to get there so it's just all going forwards and progressing towards it.
like the others have said, just keep your eye on the prize
I know it can feel like a step backwards. And it's hard not to think it is.
But you have a goal. The intention matters I think. There is a plan and this is a stepping stone :)
I’ve done the call centre thing too, in the past - not fun but gets you $. Just remember it’s a means to an end, and you’ll be moving on to something better in no time 💛