I hear people say that people who receive Centrelink are lazy. Hello, I want to work! | Madeleine Rose

Applying for casual jobs is not an easy process anymore, writes Madeleine Rose. Every employer seems to want at least two years' experience

• Read Madeleine Rose's first Dreams interrupted diary here
• Read Madeleine Rose's second diary, about losing her mother, here
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Name: Madeleine Rose
Age: 22
Dreams of: Being a teacher

After a festive, blissful few weeks celebrating Christmas and New Years, I am able to finally relax and reflect. I was able to spend so much time with my family, who I barely got to see last year. I'm just so thankful that Victoria managed to get our second wave under control and that I was able to have some time completely unafraid to catch Covid.