Clarification
I feel the need to clarify some things in my last post, seeing the strong criticism I received.
A) I was writing when I was feeling particularly down and brooding. A day later I have a cold, a burnt mouth and incredibly stiff legs (damn lunges). But despite that, a blog is to vent your personal thoughts and feelings.
B)I maintain that I can’t work a fulltime job for a company for R5000 again. I’ve already done it (and at a Godawful dictatorial company as I’m sure Ash and Shirlz will agree). For one thing, it’s a question of quality of life- an 8 to 5 full time job for that amount isn’t worth it. It’s a waste. For another thing, it’s fine and all that if you’re living at home, but when you’re at that age when you want to move out; have some independence; have a real career underway, the money is woefully inadequate of you don’t have a second income coming in, from a partner or room mate. A one-room rented place (apartment or granny flat) ranges from R800 to R2000, depending on the location. Say a month’s transport costs you about R1000. Then deduct about R500 on tax. On average that leaves you with about R2300 for food, medical aid, car payments, insurance, unpredicted expenses, luxuries, savings, and maybe water and electricity if they are aren’t included in the rent.
For the record, sub-editors at Independent Newspapers earn at least R7000 a month. First year teachers at government schools start at R7500.
C) I’m a Capricorn. Say what you want about horoscopes, but as far as my star sign goes, there are certain characteristics that are spot on in terms of my personality and ambitions:
‘Capricorn’s ruling planet is Saturn, a source of extreme self-discipline and seriousness: Capricorns are inclined to be hard-working, determined, and cautious. These traits can make you the most practical and reliable of all signs. They can also make you so cautious that you can’t act spontaneously, causing you to miss opportunities and making it harder to have fun’.
I am ambitious, and I desire and am drawn to success. Recognition is also very important to me. That’s what is so exciting about the upcoming writing opportunity. There’s the potential for the public sphere acknowledgement I’ve always craved. However, I’m also an over-cautious Doubting Thomas. Until I have the project physically in my hands and can grasp what it means, I can’t acknowledge it as a personal achievement. There’s too much uncertain in the interim.
A) I was writing when I was feeling particularly down and brooding. A day later I have a cold, a burnt mouth and incredibly stiff legs (damn lunges). But despite that, a blog is to vent your personal thoughts and feelings.
B)I maintain that I can’t work a fulltime job for a company for R5000 again. I’ve already done it (and at a Godawful dictatorial company as I’m sure Ash and Shirlz will agree). For one thing, it’s a question of quality of life- an 8 to 5 full time job for that amount isn’t worth it. It’s a waste. For another thing, it’s fine and all that if you’re living at home, but when you’re at that age when you want to move out; have some independence; have a real career underway, the money is woefully inadequate of you don’t have a second income coming in, from a partner or room mate. A one-room rented place (apartment or granny flat) ranges from R800 to R2000, depending on the location. Say a month’s transport costs you about R1000. Then deduct about R500 on tax. On average that leaves you with about R2300 for food, medical aid, car payments, insurance, unpredicted expenses, luxuries, savings, and maybe water and electricity if they are aren’t included in the rent.
For the record, sub-editors at Independent Newspapers earn at least R7000 a month. First year teachers at government schools start at R7500.
C) I’m a Capricorn. Say what you want about horoscopes, but as far as my star sign goes, there are certain characteristics that are spot on in terms of my personality and ambitions:
‘Capricorn’s ruling planet is Saturn, a source of extreme self-discipline and seriousness: Capricorns are inclined to be hard-working, determined, and cautious. These traits can make you the most practical and reliable of all signs. They can also make you so cautious that you can’t act spontaneously, causing you to miss opportunities and making it harder to have fun’.
I am ambitious, and I desire and am drawn to success. Recognition is also very important to me. That’s what is so exciting about the upcoming writing opportunity. There’s the potential for the public sphere acknowledgement I’ve always craved. However, I’m also an over-cautious Doubting Thomas. Until I have the project physically in my hands and can grasp what it means, I can’t acknowledge it as a personal achievement. There’s too much uncertain in the interim.
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