I`m unemployed as well.

[onearmedbandit]

After 11yrs in the car industry I`m out. The plug got pulled on the yard I was managing as one of the two directors wanted out of our three yards we have, and as the lease was up with our premises it was us to lose. So that`s it, I enjoyed the money, I enjoyed the friendships I`ve made, but I`m sick of the hours which consist of weekend work and a day off during the week. Sold my gas-guzzling 4x4, bought a car for my wife to use, finished up all my bits and pieces, packed my bags and flew to Japan to meet up with my wife and 8mth daughter, whom I hadn`t seen for two months.

I`ve turned down job offers in the industry since, as they can`t offer what I want, ie my weekends. So I`m not sure what the future holds, other than some well deserved time off when we get back. Do some rides away (may even make it up to the Nth Island), spend some time with my family etc. We might even move to Japan next year for a year or two, just kicking ideas around at the moment.

All I am sure of is the fact I`m enjoying the feeling of nothing, no work, no deadlines, no pressures. Don`t get me wrong, I love working, and I thrive under presure, but sometimes you need to step back and let it all go past. Now is that time, and I`m loving it.

To those who knew of my situation, thankyou very much for the concern and offers of help, it was and is greatly appreciated.

[oldrider]

Best of luck to you and your family. Cheers John

[Macktheknife]

OAB, I was going to say I'm sorry to hear of your hardship, BUT
it doesn't sound like much hardship to me lol
Enjoy the time with your family mate, no matter what is around the corner for you and yours I am sure that it will be good for you all.
If you happen to be up this way then give us a yell and we can meet up for dinner or a beer whatever.
All the best
Mack and Heavenly Talker.

[crashe]

All the best in whatever you venture into in the future.

Enjoy the time with your wife and baby daughter.

[Colapop]

If I can help out (buggered if I know what I can do) gimme a call.

Just chill fulla and enjoy your wife and daughter time.

[enigma51]

Well if you need a place to keep that mint looking gsxr I have a garage you can park it in ..... for free

[Toaster]

Dude, all the best. Watch out for the cold winters in Japan. Makes ya balls shrink when wearing them sumo undies.

[imdying]

You can be a business analyst for me if you like... all the 'too thick to be a developer so I'll be BA' muppets I have to work with make me want to go postal.

[chanceyy]

hmm well will offer congrats cause you have made the choice to take some well deserved time off .. enjoy ..

it can make decisions on your future much easier when your not under pressure

[MotoGirl]

You can be a business analyst for me if you like... all the 'too thick to be a developer so I'll be BA' muppets I have to work with make me want to go postal.
Maybe you should go postal :lol: you can't even get away from us BAs on here :shutup:

[Joni]

You know where I am my friend... :yes:

[Hitcher]

Your positive attitude speaks volumes. The realisation that one always has options is truly liberating.

[u4ea]

2 thoughts for the day....

:sunny: life is to be enjoyed not endured
:sunny: work to live not live to work

(ok so Im unemployed still but I still look forward to a fullfilling job and not being a total slave to someone elses rythm)

all the best

[Motu]

I was only unemployed for a day....I've always found it hard not to get a job.

[MD]

I'd go postal not having my weekends:angry: :sick: . Go forth and enjoy Saturdays and Sundays OAB. They just happen to be my riding days :scooter: , go figure.

[Sniper]

Best of luck mate

[Edbear]

2 thoughts for the day....

:sunny: life is to be enjoyed not endured
:sunny: work to live not live to work

(ok so Im unemployed still but I still look forward to a fullfilling job and not being a total slave to someone elses rythm)

all the best



Wot she said!
(Cept for the unemployed bit)

You'll have no problem getting work I'm very sure! Maybe even with the company I work for if you want sales or admin. We're shifting to new premises and expanding this year. PM me for more info.

[The_Dover]

great, another motorcycle riding bum like boomer.

[onearmedbandit]

great, another motorcycle riding bum like boomer.

Not for long mate, I need to be doing something.

[Switch]

Good luck, and Enjoy Life :yes:

[onearmedbandit]

I was only unemployed for a day....I've always found it hard not to get a job.


I know what you mean, I actually felt bad turning down those offers but it`s something I have to do. If I had said yes I`d be still it the same boat.

To everyone, thanks for the support. I`m going to have to work at this unemplyed thing, as it doesn`t sit right with me. I`m going to spend some time with my girls, but at the same time I`ll keep my options open. I`m used to working, and I`ve got a family and lifestyle to support so I`m sure it won`t be long. If it wasn`t for our branch closing down I`d still be turning up every day, this was just a catalyst for moving out of the car industry. I know I`ll miss it, I forged some very good friendships with a lot of industry contacts over the years, a lot of whom have offered me their stock to sell as a sideline thing, but I need to step back from auto sales completely. It`s like a drug, one little taste again and I`ll wind up being a full-time user again!

[Rashika]

if you can sell cars (which i know you do a grand job at) you can do anything... just wait for the right opportunity to come along, the one with weekends off like most 'normal' people.
May not happen overnight, but it will happen...hehe... great saying that! The things we learn from advertising...doh. :sunny:

[boomer]

something will turn up mate, what will be will be, as long as your positive and make sure your shweng shweys the right way!

i'm back to work on tuesday after having 6 months off.. cant wait to get back :shutup: