Wednesday, 6 January 2016
Seven Wondergirls Of The World
New Year. New Challenges. New Excitement. New Adventures. 2016 feels like a good one and to kick it off, we are now seven wondergirls at The Wonderland :)
Monday, 24 August 2015
So Perfectly Pink
In celebration of a brand new perfect job and the start of a brand new chapter in my weird mental life. I decided to get the colour pink put back in my hair. This time I went for dip dyed and I absolutely LOVE it!
I first got pink in my hair after a stint of purples and blues when I wanted something a little more vibrant through out University. I got it put in and I loved it. I loved it so much I had it for over 2 years. But then the "normal" work life kicked in and got in my way. I was in a pickle and I was trying to make my self more employable in the "normal" world. It worked and I landed myself a job. But it wasn't me....at all. I missed my pink. Loads! But now I have a job that allows me to be me. Who will accept me for who I am and my skills and drive, no matter what colour my hair is. It won't stop my creativity, hard work and ambition so why should it matter. Well, it just might stop a few cars on the street but that's about it. It's also great for brand recognition and totally on theme. WOO!! Pink Power!
I first got pink in my hair after a stint of purples and blues when I wanted something a little more vibrant through out University. I got it put in and I loved it. I loved it so much I had it for over 2 years. But then the "normal" work life kicked in and got in my way. I was in a pickle and I was trying to make my self more employable in the "normal" world. It worked and I landed myself a job. But it wasn't me....at all. I missed my pink. Loads! But now I have a job that allows me to be me. Who will accept me for who I am and my skills and drive, no matter what colour my hair is. It won't stop my creativity, hard work and ambition so why should it matter. Well, it just might stop a few cars on the street but that's about it. It's also great for brand recognition and totally on theme. WOO!! Pink Power!
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Landing My Dream Job
It happened. It finally happened. I have found and landed myself my dream job at 24. Who would have thought it. Like most people I have had some rough times in my life so far, but nothing I haven't got over and come through shining on the other end. I left 6th form with a very foggy direction of where I wanted to go for my career. I picked a Uni course that sounded interesting but was never a long term dream but I surprisingly found it was perfect for me. I took the big dive into the Advertising world after I graduated and moved to London with a placement at a top Ad agency under my belt. It lasted for 3 months. I did a few bits of freelance work, an intern-ship and some part time work afterwards but then I found myself jobless and living in London on benefits. Worse few months of my entire life. I just don't know how people stay sane not working. I gave in and found myself a "normal" job in Marketing. It taught me a lot but the place just wasn't for me. I moved on.
Then my personal life went all tits up! I moved back home to Lincoln and found myself yet again jobless. (GREAT!!) Then I caught a break, the local college hired me for a maternity cover contract in the Marketing department but I was also involved in PR and Events too. I found I had a knack for events planning. I loved it. I strived. I was successful. But then I panicked at the thought of being unemployed when my contract ran out. I started looking for other jobs. I got offered a job at the council. More money but not creative at all. Nightmare. I wanted out. Then one Friday afternoon when I was on the bus home I received a phone call. A creative company in Nottingham (I had been mentally chasing for any opportunities available) had called me and said there was a position going that I may be interested in. I looked at the spec. Perfect. Although there were some obstacles in my way. Lower pay, will need a car, commute from Lincoln until I move to Nottingham. But I decided that these opportunities don't come along very often so I went for it. I applied. I made my CV total 'them' and sent in a funny cover letter. It worked. I got an interview. I worked on the brief they had given me. I worked my god damn ass off. I went the extra mile. This was what I desperately wanted and I was going to put everything into it. They loved it. They were impressed. Now, interview day. I was nervous but ready to rock and roll and show them how perfect I was for this role. The interview lasted an hour and a half and I talked to a lot of the people in the company. I love them. This was for me. I wanted this role so badly. It went great and I was totally myself which was a first for me. I was totally full on crazy Becki and they still loved me. They offered me the job on the spot. I accepted. I couldn't stop smiling all weekend.
BEST DAY EVER!!!
I learnt that persistence, hard work, a positive attitude, stalking (oops) and being yourself really pays off when finding and landing your dream job and I genuinely believe I have found it. Say hello to the new Wondergirl at The Wonderland.
Then my personal life went all tits up! I moved back home to Lincoln and found myself yet again jobless. (GREAT!!) Then I caught a break, the local college hired me for a maternity cover contract in the Marketing department but I was also involved in PR and Events too. I found I had a knack for events planning. I loved it. I strived. I was successful. But then I panicked at the thought of being unemployed when my contract ran out. I started looking for other jobs. I got offered a job at the council. More money but not creative at all. Nightmare. I wanted out. Then one Friday afternoon when I was on the bus home I received a phone call. A creative company in Nottingham (I had been mentally chasing for any opportunities available) had called me and said there was a position going that I may be interested in. I looked at the spec. Perfect. Although there were some obstacles in my way. Lower pay, will need a car, commute from Lincoln until I move to Nottingham. But I decided that these opportunities don't come along very often so I went for it. I applied. I made my CV total 'them' and sent in a funny cover letter. It worked. I got an interview. I worked on the brief they had given me. I worked my god damn ass off. I went the extra mile. This was what I desperately wanted and I was going to put everything into it. They loved it. They were impressed. Now, interview day. I was nervous but ready to rock and roll and show them how perfect I was for this role. The interview lasted an hour and a half and I talked to a lot of the people in the company. I love them. This was for me. I wanted this role so badly. It went great and I was totally myself which was a first for me. I was totally full on crazy Becki and they still loved me. They offered me the job on the spot. I accepted. I couldn't stop smiling all weekend.
BEST DAY EVER!!!
I learnt that persistence, hard work, a positive attitude, stalking (oops) and being yourself really pays off when finding and landing your dream job and I genuinely believe I have found it. Say hello to the new Wondergirl at The Wonderland.
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