The Return of Jemima Jemima

So have you missed me? My heart goes out to each and every one of you. Especially those of you who have been unable to find other, more reliable sources of procrastination, and have been forced to undertake actual work, whilst on your employer's time. The truth is, darlings, I just couldn't stay away.

In case you missed it/ was wondering where my blog went/ or have just discovered this, I now, officially, do not work in the public sector. You heard correctly; I'm currently a lady of leisure and I have to tell you, it's very tough. Lying around, soaking up some sun, drinking copious amounts of coffee, playing... all very much like hard work.

I know you've all been concerned for my welfare, but truthfully, I am doing very well. So well in fact, that, whilst I'm technically now an "out-of-work secretary" my life is still full of such amusing anecdotes, that a resurrection of Jemima Jemima just seemed inevitable.

So what have I been doing in the weeks since you last heard from me? You will be impressed to know that in amongst the arduous tasks associated with "doing nothing", I have actually been looking for another job. Yes, my resume is all up to scratch, my reason for leaving the last job is cited as "need a new challenge" (rather than the slightly more accurate "need some new idiots to blog about"), and I've been hitting the recruitment agencies like an alcholic with a bottle of gin. It has been this flurry of activity that has led me to make a startling discovery, albiet one that I'm sure millions of people before me, have already made. Yes, recruitment agencies suck (and they're not even very good at it.)

But more about that later, eh? For now, isn't it just enough that I'm back? In true Jemima fashion, please stand by as I recount my endless trawl through the days of unemployment and bottles of red. Enjoy.