Request For Comments: Snakeoil 1.2.0 (Gear Isolation)

[PeteCallaghan]

Sigh, been so tired lately i have next to no energy after my job to work on this project. Hopefully you guys are still enjoying Snakeoil as it is.. Still have a lot of things planned in the pipeline, alas just don't have the energy to execute 'em. Hopefully things will look up soon.

I can't stand it any more.

I've told the powers that be I'll simply leave if the bullying is not going to stop. They seem to see that as a challenge and I always have the feeling they are daring me to leave. so I am going to give them the satisfaction. Tendered my resignation first thing this Monday, and my last day of salary employment will be on 20th Nov 2020.

For years now I am so exhausted when I got home, I had to take a nap, and more often than not I have to sleep the whole weekend away. For a while I am honestly worried this is an early sign of depression. But at the end of the day, I'm just exhausted.

It is time for a circuit breaker. I'm not young anymore so it's time to place more focus on my general health and state of mind.

So here are some quick points

• For the foreseeable future I will be unemployed. Not going to go on welfare or jobseeker and I'll just have to rely on my savings.
  
• I have to be extra prudent with my spending as I will have zero income from Nov 20th 2020. I am 44 years now, and job prospects is no longer rosy (Australian government is encouraging young people into the workforce and pushes folks over 35 out). The Snakeoil  project is part of my expenses. Operations will cease if I can no longer afford to run it (Cost of the VPS, and the Internet connection I need to upload stuffs and communicate with you guys)
  
• Of course I do not see this happening any time soon, as I still have about $200+ left from Paypal donations.
  
• This is just me being open that I have to bunker down and I keep my finances in check (Internet access here in Australia is expensive)
  
• On the bright side I will have more time to work on the Snakeoil project
  

I've told the powers that be I'll not be looking for work at all anytime soon. But that's a lie . Obviously I have to start pimping myself out straight away Will keep you guys updated.

Hey if any of you guys are in Perth and want to hire me, let me know? I'm also happy to mover interstate to Tasmania - but you have to convince my Mrs!

Good luck with the change. It's a big one, and who knows what opportunities you may unlock now you have time and energy. I made a similar break at a similar age over a decade ago and I wouldn't have missed it for the world. You'll have time to re-set your priorities. Stepping away from a reliable income is pretty daunting, and at times it will be tough, but the freedom can be a revelation.