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At about 10, I got an email back from the constable handling the case. It wasn't really much of an update, he just thanked me for the info I provided and said he would update the report and let me know what happens next. As far as I'm aware, old mate doesn't even know I know what he's stolen yet. Don't think the police would've even contacted him yet. And my org don't seem like the type who'd go and recover my stuff.
I'm still struggling with a lot of anxiety about it all, though. When I got home today, I found the shed door wide open and a couple of things that were previously in there out on the ground outside. Unfortunately he fucked up that lock before he left, so it no longer locks (we aren't meant to have access to the shed, but he liked to smoke and drink with his dodgy mates in there, so he just broke the lock). It was held shut by 2 paint cans in front of it, so probably wouldn't have come undone through the wind. But I didn't see anybody go through the side gate (which is just a simple latch, no key), which my camera has a small view of. That makes me think either it was the wind, and I'm overthinking this, or he took a clone of a key to come in through the back fence gate, or just jumped the fence.
Also, I still haven't signed my enrolment paperwork for the TAFE course…. I had questions about some info that seemed inaccurate in the report when they sent it to me at 4:48pm on Wednesday, so I replied to the intake or sales lady asking for clarification, and she never replied. I had a busy day yesterday, so I didn't follow up, and now it's the weekend… I'm meant to start this Tuesday! It's all feeling really overwhelming and like it's too soon now, since I'll have 24 hours (at most) after the paperwork is signed before I start — and I missed the intake last week. I don't want to bail, but I don't think I'll have enough time to prepare and get myself ready, mentally or practically (there's apparently some learner handbook thing I'm meant to read before I rock up that I can't access until I am enrolled and can access their LMS thingy).
Thoughts, wise DT people? Should I call first thing on Monday and just go for it anyways? Should I ask to swap to a course starting at a later date (they seem to run this course fairly frequently, so it'd most likely just be a month or so wait)?
Yes call them, and go for it. It’s gonna feel a bit scary whether you do it now or in a months time, because it’s a big step forward. Doing something new. Take the leap and get started. New things can often feel overwhelming, but you got this!
My thoughts, as someone who did the Cert III - albeit over a decade ago and through RMIT, where it was a pilot program and a total shitshow...
Honestly I'd talk to the office on Monday. I suspect the handbook is some bureaucratic nonsense that everyone's 'supposed' to read but no-one does, but ask. Likewise about whether it's worth waiting for the next intake - in my experience the course wasn't academically challenging but very emotionally challenging though that may have been because I was caring for Mum at the time.
Good luck!Oh man… I’m so sorry mate. Fuck this kid.
I don’t really feel the wind could dislodge paint cans or remove items from the shed.
I can’t say if you didn’t manage to film him entering but it is very possible that he jumped the fence and might still return to use the shed with his mates. Or it could be another opportunist. It might be prudent to assume the worst and report anything unusual. Is it possible to replace the lock if it’s a padlock or bolt a new lock on and charge the organisation?
As for tafe it’s definitely an option to defer if you need more time. Listen to yourself and what you want to do
This morning I noticed the paint cans were moved again and the shed was once again wide open. Still nothing on my front security cam, which means if he did return he had to have either jumped the fence in the backyard or must've had the front door key cut to unlock the side gate that faces onto a road (the gate into the back yard from the front yard just has a latch and no key, but the gate from the road uses the same key as the front door).
Before I went to bed last night, I took a peek at the shed door and it was definitely locked. So I'm going to go buy another security cam that'll face the shed as well as the side road gate. I'll also set one of our outdoor chairs against the door in case it really is the wind. At the very least, if it is somehow the wind, I should get some peace of mind about it. And if it is somebody opening the door, then, well, I'll have to cross that bridge if I come to it.
This shed is more like a garage but without a garage door. It's made of bricks and looks kind of similar to the new fancy modern ones they put in all the new double decker cube box house things, just freestanding and in the back yard. Unfortunately there's no way to padlock it or lock it without changing the lock, which the area manager did agree to have done ASAP, but their contractors tend to be kind of slow so it might be a while. The side fence gate from the front yard can be padlocked, so I ordered one from Bunnings that'll be delivered tomorrow. The gate to the road can't be locked anymore than it already is. That fence is high enough that it's not just decorative, but low enough even me and my out of shape self could probably jump over it with a standard kitchen chair. Someone a bit more in shape could probably just jump it.
Thanks melbsy, I think I'm going to call the course lady on Monday and explain how I'm feeling and see what she can offer. She did mention on Monday that I had a choice to either start anyway or wait til the next intake. But I think I need more time, so I might go for the next intake if she can still arrange it. My enrolment paperwork hasn't been signed yet anyway, so I haven't officially taken my place yet, do it can probably be done.
(Sorry for such a long comment... I didn't realise how long it was going to turn out)
All g, you’ve got a lot going on.
I really do think it’s possible he cut a key or is jumping the fence. Good luck with the extra camera.
The next intake sounds good if that helps you feel more prepared, hopefully things are more settled by then.
Yeah.... The program manager said he returned his key, and our keys are all security keys you need a code to copy or something, but I'm sure you could probably find a locky who doesn't care, or one who'll take your bullshit who'll cut you a key. If he did make a copy though, that's quite bad, because the side gate has the same key as the front door. Luckily though, the back door has a different key that only the property manager has. So he would have to come in thr front door, which I have a camera pointed at
And yeah, that's another consideration. Probably wise to start when I feel safer and have a more comfortable place to work in