Work

A photo from the walk from Goathland to Grosmont. Last time we did it Rowan was just out of her pram ...

Working in the public sector [massive cuts upcoming] as a consultant [pinpointed as the source of most of the country's evils by the Tories] did not necessarily seem to be the best career choice in the current environment. So it was good to secure a chunk of work starting in September for two days a week. This is perfect for me at the moment. Feel fortunate.

It is hard not to smile just a little at the news that the Audit Commission is to be scrapped by the government. In 12 years of working freelance, the one client I had who gave me grief was the collection of pompous folks at the Audit Commission. After years of giving pressed local authorities a hard time from a privileged position of immunity I am sure there are a lot of smirks across the country at this news.