ALARM BELLS SOUND WHEN YOUR MATURE MOTHER SAYS “SHE IS FINE”

In my experience, when Mother says "she is fine," it is time to start worrying. A combination of my Mother's abnormal lack of complaining and the visual confirmation via today's FaceTime to my 84-year-old Mother, who lives alone in Spain, sets off alarm bells. Mother is usually a robust enigma full of self-opinion and directive … Continue reading ALARM BELLS SOUND WHEN YOUR MATURE MOTHER SAYS “SHE IS FINE”

TEACHERS, SHOULD THEY STRIKE?

Should teacher’s go on strike for more pay? How much does a teacher get paid? Based on current data, the top salary for a teacher in the United Kingdom is, on average, £43,000 per annum. The overall average pay for a UK teacher is £31,000 per annum. Let’s put that information into perspective for European … Continue reading TEACHERS, SHOULD THEY STRIKE?

33 GAP YEARS … I AM BACK AT UNI

Getting into my car and approaching the University of Essex for my first day back at school was daunting. It was Tuesday, 25th October 2022 and at noon, I would attend my first lecture in Journalism. My offer to join the University had only arrived on 18th October. I arrived on week 4 of the … Continue reading 33 GAP YEARS … I AM BACK AT UNI