I applied for a job last week. On a bit of a spur to be honest. I wasn't really looking for a job at all. I was just on this companies website looking for something for Mum. I then saw the little link that said careers.

First impressions are everything, that is very true. I loved the website, even if it wasn't something I was interested in at all, the way the website was laid out and the way it "talked" to you was fantastic.

Obviously I take employee photo's with a pinch of salt but they all seemed really laid back and having an absolute blast.

So I thought - what the hell I'll apply. It's based in London but it does mean that me and Dad can get somewhere to live down there together so we don't have to live with Grandma any more.

But now I really want this job, and others. Such a change when you get in on the Monday. That suddenly your job doesn't seem so great any more. Karma is trying to make the job worse so you'll want the new one you're applying for.

Someone has handed their notice in today. And I don't think it was handled quite well. The problem is, York isn't the hotbed for IT that I really want it to be. It's going to have to be London if I want the wage I expect for the work I do.

I get paid 15k below the average for my job. I don't care what any one says, but at the end of the day we work for money. Not for the enjoyment. Job satisfaction is a by-product of something society dictates we have to do.

A job that I'd enjoy every day would be great, but I would do more for one that pays well.