I had an exam today, technically. It was to have been on the Enlightenment, the only module this year that I haven't gained a powerful loathing for. I didn't go, as I've realised that even if I passed the exams, I'd still fail the year- the coursework's just been too bad, too many problems that uni admin hasn't seen as real problems. Things have been incomplete, poorly completed, or in one case outright missed thanks to the stuff that's happened this year.
So.
Bugger all this for a game of soldiers, as the saying goes.
I'm not attending the exams. I'm starting to look for a job instead. Uni hasn't gone well for me, and it seems that my productivity is directly correlated to what I'm getting out of something. See as follows-
old job had bad hours and dull work, balanced out by enough pay to let me go out at weekends= neutral/good productivity at work
the Listing does not pay, but lets me get a handle on what's going on and makes me feel helpful = fairly good productivity
uni has cost a lot of money, has made me feel like I can't handle simple tasks, and has treated me like an idiot= very poor productivity
In other words- pay me or give me something that interests me, and I'll do my best for you.
I can type well, have an excellent standard of written English, have passed all GCSEs and A-levels at high grades- only one C at GCSE (a half course of RE, non-compulsory), all others being A*, A or B grades, A levels of A, B, C at English Literature, Government and Politics and History respectively, as well as an AS in Media Studies (and yes, I know MS is a waster subject).
I can deal with drunks, druggies, thieves, the mentally incapacitated, and even small children until such time as the relevant authorities can deal with them, their parents arrive, or (in the case of adults), they are off the premises and no longer my problem.
I can listen for extended periods, take notes, make suggestions, and consider things from unusual angles.
I can work any hours you like. Any hours at all, day or night, because I'll just adjust my sleep patterns accordingly.
I don't pull sickies, because unless I'm actually unable to get up or cannot leave the bathroom, I am well enough to do whatever else is needed.
I don't take up much space.
I can find information from all over the place and gather it into a handy, easily readable format (see the Listing as a handy example)
I can talk or listen to anyone.
I am quite happy to deal with books and computers as well as with people.
I have no ongoing medical problems or serious medical history likely to impair work. Dark Days only cause me to go and find something to do to keep me busy so I can't be introspective.
I am happy to travel by train or bus to unfamiliar areas if I have a clearly marked route or someone can guide me through it the first time or two.