Diamond Consultant

Oh yes....that is my new job title!

How cool does that sound?!?!

How did it happen? Well, let me tell you.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin.

A couple of weeks ago, you may remember that I had to leave my job due to a shoulder problem. The fact was, I couldn't lift, I couldn't carry and even being on my feet too long made it hurt. I could barely lift my arm above my head.

Well, I still can't do any of those things!

I decided to take some time off and find myself a new job which didn't involve doing any of these things. Perhaps a little office job to keep me going until I decide what I want to do and no longer have a horrible poker being stuck into my shoulder Roman style? (If you've seen the series Rome you may have a yucky mental image, but that's the best way to describe the pain I'm afraid) Yeah that sounds like a good idea to me!

I figured it would probably take forever to get a job (what with the highest unemployment rates and all that jazz) so I popped my CV onto a recruitment agency straight away and decided to spend my days snuggled on my sofa, trawling the adverts.

Well. I was wrong. Because late last week I got a call from a very lovely recruitment consultant saying that my CV had appeared in her search. The reason? Well, I did happen to pop into my CV that I've ventured into jewellery making and she just happened to be looking for someone to apply for a job with one of the UK's leading diamond specialists!!

The job is perfect for me at the moment. It doesn't involve working on my feet. It doesn't involve any lifting. And I don't need to tie my hair back! (something I can't at the moment)

I get to sit in a lovely, supportive chair and answer questions and queries about diamonds. There is a bit of sales involved, but hey, I'm good at that! It's come along really quickly and seems perfect for my situation. Hopefully now I'll be able to let my shoulder heal without having to lose out on an income me and the boyfriend really couldn't afford to lose out on!

Goodbye purple smoke and butterflies! (for now, not forever, no doubt!)