A Treat for the Freaks

Nine months ago I moved to Reading and was working as a Games Tester for Microsoft and part time at Ann Summers.  Things were going really well and I was about to start the internal AS training for a promotion.  I had Supervisor experience from working at Cyberdog but AS had their own checklist for me to work through.  I had moved into a beautiful two bedroom house with my friend Luna, close to the town centre and next to a brook.

Then out of the blue, the CEO of Citizens Advice in Jersey sent me an e-mail to say their Service Manager had handed in her notice.  It was a weird thing to say and after a while it clicked that maybe he was telling me because they wanted me for the job.  So I had a huge decision to make.  My long term goal was to work for CAB after enjoying being a volunteer there so much, but definitely not in Jersey.  I spoke with the CEO on the phone and he said if I would come back for the job, they would pull the advert.  No interview necessary.  It was mine.

After a lot a thinking and some tears, here I am, Service Manager at Citizens Advice Jersey!  The opportunity was too good to miss.  Even if/when I managed to find a paid role at CAB, it would possibly take years to work up to Service Manager level.  I’ve been back three months and it was the right decision.  Last weekend I moved into my own one bedroom flat in the town centre with a balcony.  As an introvert, I love the solitude and as a human, I love the independence.

My long term goal is still not here in Jersey, but this time I came back triumphant and getting this kind of work experience gives me the option to work and live anywhere I want in the future.  I am so grateful to have found a career doing such fulfilling work, realising my potential and not compromising on my appearance.

So I don’t know what the future holds for me but right now I am making the most of this incredible opportunity and focusing on my new career by learning everything I can.

Hello and thank you :)

Yes, what you’ve heard is true.  Be prepared for a very long healing process.  It took about three years for mine to calm down completely.  As in, I got random flare ups for no reason for the first three years.  I still carry longer bars in my wallet at all times just in case!  I’ve never taken mine out for any length of time, but it does seem that scarring is permanent for those who do.  The scarring leaves you with dimples so as long as you have good placement, it’s not that bad in my opinion.  

I can’t make that decision for you, but I can say that I’ve only been turned down for one job in six years due specifically to my piercings.  The rest of the time, it’s not been an issue.  Even in customer facing roles.  And they’re my absolute favourite piercings <3  

Because it looks badass! 

Model/makeup/styling: Laura Aurora