My dearest reader, I’m thrilled (and mildly surprised) you’re here. 🤭 Welcome back to another caffeine-fuelled tale from the trenches of Further Education.

Let’s keep it short and sweet—because frankly, time is a luxury we don’t have right now. It’s MOCK week. That glorious period when the college transforms into a chaotic beehive, with students, teachers, and managers buzzing in every direction. Lesson plans? Forgotten. Breaks? A distant dream. Sanity? Misplaced, probably in the staffroom next to the last biscuit someone swore they weren’t eating.

The real pièce de résistance, however, is the long-awaited invigilator rota. After only five weeks of suspense, our ever-enlightened senior manager finally bestowed upon us this sacred document. A masterpiece of scheduling that would make even the most complex puzzle look like a toddler’s jigsaw. The only problem? He seems to believe we possess the ability to be in two places at once.

Unfortunately, despite our many skills—multitasking, caffeine absorption, and Jedi-level patience—none of us has been issued a Time-Turner. Yes, that’s right, a magical device (shout-out to my fellow Harry Potter fans) that would allow us to invigilate exams and teach simultaneously. To his dismay, we remain bound by the constraints of time and physics. 🫡

And so, we march on—frazzled, over-caffeinated, and ever-determined. Here’s to another week of survival in Further Education.

☕ Your Thoughts?

What’s your tell-tale sign that chaos is about to unfold at your workplace? Is it a last-minute email? A sudden meeting invite? Or perhaps a surprise visit from the higher-ups? Share your experiences below!

Until next time—may your coffee be strong and your timetables accurate.