Our first week as business - owners
Our first week went really really well! The clients all love us and (hopefully) were impressed with our professionalism.
It was very hectic, especially for me, because not only did I have to get to know the way it runs at the surgery and get to know the clients, I also had to learn the job because I've never worked in a vets before. The pressure was on because the 2 staff members weren't going to be there on Thursday and Friday afternoon, so I was running reception. Therefore, I had to get up to speed very quickly! Luckily I managed fine and didn't make a dick of myself!
On top of covering reception when the staff aren't there, I am also running the practice and doing all the paperwork, vat returns, accounts, payroll, etc. And I'm LOVING the challenge.
Pat has worked very hard this week working from 8.30am to 7pm without a break. Whereas he would normally have a break between 2 and 4pm, I made him stay with me because I didn't want to be left on my own and not know what I'm doing. But long-term, although it's from 8.30 to 6.30, he will get time off during the day.
And we still had time to look at houses this week as well! We had originally decided to leave it for a bit but we're not very settled in our rented house. The main problem is it's not ours and we can't do what we'd like to make it more comfortable eg put in a cat flap (Lottie is driving us mad asking to go in & out all the time!), put up pictures, etc. So we've been looking with a view to move out of here by June. One house we looked at gave me a really creepy feeling and our receptionist told me a man had died in there - that didn't surprise me in the least. We have also looked at another house and the location is perfect (only 5 min walk from the surgery along a nice path next to a stream and away from the road) but it needs quite a bit of work. We're going to go back and have a 2nd look and then might make an offer.
Sonia came down for the weekend and we went shopping in Southampton. I thought I was bad the first time I went, but Sonia got almost hysterical with all the gorgeous clothes shops!!!! ;o)) There was one shop - Kew and we wanted to buy everything in the while shop! Shame we can't afford it!
Last night, we went to the local pub and had a meal. We drank 2 bottles of pinot grigio and were rather drunk! ;o) had a really good laugh and Sonia commented how wonderful it is to see me happy again. And I am happy, despite the infertility. But by the end of this year, hopefully, something positive will be happening with that as well. Wouldn't that be wonderful??
Bye for now
Sarah
xx
It was very hectic, especially for me, because not only did I have to get to know the way it runs at the surgery and get to know the clients, I also had to learn the job because I've never worked in a vets before. The pressure was on because the 2 staff members weren't going to be there on Thursday and Friday afternoon, so I was running reception. Therefore, I had to get up to speed very quickly! Luckily I managed fine and didn't make a dick of myself!
On top of covering reception when the staff aren't there, I am also running the practice and doing all the paperwork, vat returns, accounts, payroll, etc. And I'm LOVING the challenge.
Pat has worked very hard this week working from 8.30am to 7pm without a break. Whereas he would normally have a break between 2 and 4pm, I made him stay with me because I didn't want to be left on my own and not know what I'm doing. But long-term, although it's from 8.30 to 6.30, he will get time off during the day.
And we still had time to look at houses this week as well! We had originally decided to leave it for a bit but we're not very settled in our rented house. The main problem is it's not ours and we can't do what we'd like to make it more comfortable eg put in a cat flap (Lottie is driving us mad asking to go in & out all the time!), put up pictures, etc. So we've been looking with a view to move out of here by June. One house we looked at gave me a really creepy feeling and our receptionist told me a man had died in there - that didn't surprise me in the least. We have also looked at another house and the location is perfect (only 5 min walk from the surgery along a nice path next to a stream and away from the road) but it needs quite a bit of work. We're going to go back and have a 2nd look and then might make an offer.
Sonia came down for the weekend and we went shopping in Southampton. I thought I was bad the first time I went, but Sonia got almost hysterical with all the gorgeous clothes shops!!!! ;o)) There was one shop - Kew and we wanted to buy everything in the while shop! Shame we can't afford it!
Last night, we went to the local pub and had a meal. We drank 2 bottles of pinot grigio and were rather drunk! ;o) had a really good laugh and Sonia commented how wonderful it is to see me happy again. And I am happy, despite the infertility. But by the end of this year, hopefully, something positive will be happening with that as well. Wouldn't that be wonderful??
Bye for now
Sarah
xx
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