My life as a Wizard has ended. After 18 months editing at the City of Sydney as a freelancer, they decided to make the job a permanent post. There was a long-winded application process, 137 applicants, an interview, a subbing test for the final three and – I didn’t get the job!
They chose a younger woman for the position who, I was told, performed better in the subbing test. I came second. What can I say? I was robbed! My former colleagues were a bit shocked and amazed. I was shocked and amazed as well. There may be some casual work for the Council in future. I’m regarding myself as semi-retired and I’ll probably seek some light casual work editing or writing.
My colleagues took me out for a drink last night on the roof bar of a nearby pub (pictured) and said nice things about how they’d miss me. I shall certainly miss them. But now I can play more golf!
