My Occupational

IdentityAll pictures were captured by myself

I have arranged these pictures in order over a ten year periodThis first lot of images is centred around the occupation of driving. I really enjoy this

occupation. Whilst living in the United Kingdom I drove to Scotland at least twice and loved driving on the English roads. The speed limit on the open road there is

70mph which for me made driving a thrilling occupation.

Occupation: Driving

This occupation I believe helped stretch my mental and occupational self. It was while I was living in the United Kingdom that I got a job working on Heathrow Airport. The occupation was as store man and I

was responsible for machinery and for looking after staff needs. It was a big responsibility and one I felt stretched me to consider not just my needs but those of the fifty other persons working on the site.

Occupation:Storeman

After working at Heathrow airport I went on to retrain in plumbing and did a fast track course that ran for a year. It was a scary learning curb. Again it stretched me and I believe, helped my mind prepare for academic study. As I was working alone I took pictures and documented and

reflected on every job I did which helped me consider ways of doing the next job better.

Occupation: Plumbing

As part of being self employed as a plumber I also did handyman work which involved painting and decorating. I did not enjoy this occupation mainly because in

painting you see all the imperfections.

Occupation: Painting

Photography has always been an occupation I have enjoyed. I love to capture the still life and wonderful moments that live on within the bounds of a frame.

Occupation: Photography

I have always enjoyed writing, mostly fiction and especially poetry. This piece is special to me. This occupation is especially therapeutic for me and I have developed over a

period of a decade. I believe as an OT it will benefit me in regards to reflection.

Every morning, I wake and lie in the dim,Silent cool;

Watching early light slip through ancient faded shuttersAnd I think; of you

Shards of dancing dreams tease and tantalize.

Floating softly I sigh and turn;I push down the covers in restless longing to be

with you

As silent dawn turns to crowded daynoise fills my hours yet still I hold those quiet thoughts.

In that private place where I keep; you.

Occupation: Poetry

I have always enjoyed the occupation of looking after a pet. It is an especially enjoyable past time looking after an animal and developing a relationship unique to

being with them.

Occupation: Pets

As my partner brings home the bacon one of my roles as a house – husband is the housework. Again not an occupation that I especially enjoy but indeed part of my

occupational identity.

Occupation: Housework

Music has always been a big part of my occupational identity. I mostly play by ear but initially learnt the piano playing classical

Occupation: Music

Lastly this is where my occupational identity is mainly focused and will continue to develop as a healthcare professional. The boot picture is from a workshop back in 2011 and the other pictures are all from my placement in 2012 at North shore hospital. As I did not have direct permission to

take the picture in the bottom right, to protect their identities I have blocked their faces.

Occupation: Student