Malcolm Sinclair
Bio
Over 50 and still very sexy.
Freelance writer, published author and second-time undergraduate student.
Retired healthcare professional.
Remember the quote and avoid the plagiarism:
"What could have been, never was"
[Enid B Goode]
Stories (9/0)
Bereavement
An orphan, by the simplest Collins English Dictionary definition, is a child whose parents are dead. So at 51, I became an orphan. An awful thing to say but if the situation had been reversed, and I had croaked it prematurely due to illness or "Death by stupidity", while my remaining parent was still alive... I am convinced dear old dad would have been far more interested in what assets I owned and what money I had left in the bank.
By Malcolm Sinclairabout a year ago in Humans
This is the reality
I originally wrote this article in a different vane in the early nineteen-nineties. I called that version "Careers advice for Gayle Tuesday". The nursing journal, who previously accepted my articles, did not accept that one. Years later, and after three house moves, this is the extent of what I remember writing. I have the advantage of "years later" updates and "better content". My background was qualifying as a Registered General Nurse [RGN] in 1986 and a Registered Mental Nurse [RMN] in 1991 and, in-between, being an ophthalmic trainee in 1987 to 1988, gaining the Ophthalmic Nursing Diploma [OND] in 1988, which is now an obsolete qualification. Many years later, I become a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse [SCPHN] in the occupational health nursing pathway. I am also a freelance writer and published author.
By Malcolm Sinclair2 years ago in Interview
Going to urinals - ain't that great?
In the Royal Navy, I was once “reliably told”, there are two types of men: “Men who piss down sinks and liars!” While I have never been in the Royal Navy, I believe I belong in the first group. Hence the reason for exploring why do men “piss down sinks” and why the urinal's design needs updating.
By Malcolm Sinclair3 years ago in Pride
A writer is born
My first ever written publication, although I use that phrase loosely, was in the Metro News. The local advertiser "delivered free to every household" in Manchester, from the people who brought you Manchester Evening News. Something had annoyed me! I wrote a letter. But it never got published! But somebody else's wimpy letter on the same subject did!
By Malcolm Sinclair3 years ago in Journal
Running a recruitment event and how not to do it
"Hello everybody" shrieked our presentation host. "My-name-is-Ker-ree and I'm a recruitment consultant and I really love my job" (pause for breath). "Now I know you've all had to get here really early today, but at least you'll all be home in time for Sunday lunch".
By Malcolm Sinclair3 years ago in Motivation
"HIT any key to start!"
If I worked in IT services, I guarantee there would be no IT problems ever again. Such problems would be eradicated, but not by conventional methods. If the computer said to me “hit any key to start” you might get worried about what I would hit it with, a breeze block perhaps! If the computer ever had the temerity to say “you haven't told me how pretty I am” the computer would be in danger of getting a sharp clout with a rolling pin, for insolence. So suffice to say, if I worked in IT services, yes we would all be freed of future IT problems. But it is also likely it would all end in tears with a lot of smashed-up equipment, due to computer rage. My last boss would say “not the right solution”.
By Malcolm Sinclair3 years ago in Journal
Is there really a job?
We are forever being bombarded with information about “winning interview techniques” and how to “make that lasting impression”, which is hopefully for the right reasons. From reviewing the resources I have acquired, the consistent themes are always about doing your research; knowing your proposed career direction; why this specific job; where you anticipate being in five years; preparing for likely interview questions and having some questions you would like answered.
By Malcolm Sinclair4 years ago in Journal
Catching a cheat
A private investigator once said, about catching a cheat, "You need to get solid evidence, which leaves no room for excuses or alibis". What alternative will there be for anyone, when presented with those findings? Apart from the obvious "OOPS!" I caught my cheat when I went visiting randomly. So Autumn 1992, for me, is a legend!
By Malcolm Sinclair4 years ago in Humans
