Hi, I’m Sue. I’ve worked for Kent Police for over 15 years now… how time flies! I am a gregarious and happy individual who others would describe as strong, driven, and confident. I have a strong moral compass which never fails me and I consider myself to be fair and balanced and recognise everyone is unique, just one of the many reasons why I chose to become a Unison Steward. People will tell you my favourite sayings are: 1. Every day is a school day – Try to learn something new every day, learn from others and give back what you receive. 2. ‘Every Cloud’ – I see the positive in every situation, no matter how difficult it may seem at the time.As a way to guide me through some of the tougher times life can happily throw at you, I often refer to the ‘7 questions to help you S.U.M.O.’ by Paul McGee:1. Where is this issue on a scale of 1-10?2. How important will this be in six months’ time?3. Is my response appropriate and effective?4. How can I influence or improve the situation?5. What can I learn from this?6. What will I do differently next time?7. What can I find that’s positive in this situation?
I have an 11 year-old daughter for whom I have sole caring responsibility which means as well as working full time, my life can be a constant juggle as a single mum, so I do understand the pressures and challenges this can present – negotiating, organising and planning are now my key skills!
I go to the gym on a regular basis and I run 4 times a week – Yes, even in Winter!