Plugging in the Toaster - finally some good news!

**Toaster** · 25th March 2010, 17:24

For those that know me well and others interested, I have been off work for some time since my crash in 2008.... I hastily returned to work with a head injury after a few months and had to end up fighting ACC for support, which was lost.

So after getting stuff all since then via WINZ I got myself medically cleared and back into job hunting recently.

After feeling rather drained and powerless, I was today offered a temp 3-4 month role today working for one of our government ministries in Wellington with a view to keeping me there for future roles. Not huge money, but is a helpful opportunity to start getting back on my feet.

Also another interview tomorrow for a permanent role elsewhere that would get me back to Auckland eventually... I am hoping I can time these to run together if the temp role doesn't extend or open up other opportunities.

The important bit.... keeping the bike! At least for now! The Toaster is plugged in again!

**Genie** · 25th March 2010, 17:27

well, that is fantastic news. well, done with your perseverence, but why I ask would you wish to live in Auckland?

**SMOKEU** · 25th March 2010, 17:31

Good luck, take it easy on the bike.

**Toaster** · 25th March 2010, 17:34

Originally Posted by Genie

well, that is fantastic news. well, done with your perseverence, but why I ask would you wish to live in Auckland?

House up there in the country... been living there since 2005. Currently rented out that place for 6 months while friends build their home nearby.

**Pussy** · 25th March 2010, 17:37

When you said "Toaster plugged in", I thought......

Oh, never mind.... I'll get me coat....

**Quasi** · 25th March 2010, 17:39

well done Toaster. Nothing like the feeling of starting to regain the power back in ones life, of taking the steps that allow one to be in control again. Sounds like you have had a pretty torrid time but you are well on the road to being the master of your own destiny. All the best for the interviews and for moving forwards in the direction you want to go.

**mashman** · 25th March 2010, 18:12

So it was you that bumped YOUR head. All the best man.

**Maha** · 25th March 2010, 18:16

That is good news Cam, so now you can give up the 'All Male Pole Dancing Review' night job?

**CookMySock** · 25th March 2010, 18:26

Good news bro. Back on track!

Steve

**Toaster** · 25th March 2010, 18:46

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

Good news bro. Back on track!

Steve

It would be even better if I was on a race track!

**DJSin** · 25th March 2010, 18:49

Great news Toaster - head injuries are bad news and I think people are surprised how long the effects last.

It's great that you are in a position to return to work and I hope it is the beginning of you being able to return to normal* life

*normal is a relative term, is anyone's life normal

**Toaster** · 25th March 2010, 19:18

Thanks, yeah I completely underestimated the impact the head injury had (no pun intended).

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 25th March 2010, 19:27

Congrats Cam.

Maybe you can now spend some cash souping up that underpowered bike of yours. ;-)

Joking aside mate - well done - it is always a nice feeling getting offered a job.

You can't move to Dorkland though - we'll have no huge busa to be the tail-end charlie, on the tuesday rides next year!