Dilemma

[Sniper]

Hey Guys and Girls and those that do both on friday nights. I have a question and I need advice. Usually I would go to parents for advice on this, but as I only have one and MissSnipers folks want to kill each other (makes planning a wedding interesting, trust me), I have to come to the next place where there is <strike>mostly</strike> <strike>usually</strike> <strike>on occasion</strike> sometimes great advice from some folks I do consider good friends even though I have never met them and they may sit behind a screen and sweat lots while proclaiming to look like Beckham (different story)

Went up to Blenheim this weekend to shoot stuff and spend time with MissSnipers (T) folks. I get along really well with her dad and stepmum which is backed up by the fact of that he hasn't shot me as of yet (he has had ample oppertunity) and the other night (after a bit [a bottle or two] of whiskey and other stuff, he was offering me sex tips :puke: which made me less than comfortable but was still a good laugh. Anyway....

T has a half degree (not finished yet) in massage therapy which can take her places. The thing is, she realised half way through the course that it wasnt her and is now looking for something different. I on the other hand have 7th form and a couple of very minor qualifications under my belt which wont c arry any weight when I want to do other stuff. I also have A+ and Network+ quals, but they dont prove much. Never cared much for school and although they told me I was a bright kid (lies I tell you) I never really managed to apply myself and get good marks even though I did well and came 6th in the country for agriculture :lol: But that doesnt prove much. Growing up, I always wanted to do a variety of jobs, top 3 being, 1. Joining the army (done), 2. Be a herpetologist (snakes and other reptiles) or 3. Do nature conservation. (No Im not a tree hugging hippie). T's main ambitions are to work with people although she doesnt know how exactly.

There is a Trainee Ranger course for DOC that I can do in Nelson that lasts a year (22hrs a week, 2 17 week semesters with a 3 months working stint in the middle) and afterwards I have a gaurenteed (sp) position anywhere in the South Island from a friend of Ts dad that I chatted to. T and I have decided that it would be a fantastic oppertunity to go ahead and try and see if its me as well as getting a qualification in something I enjoy. After looking, there are courses that T could do as well if she wanted to try out different avenues and see what job she enjoys most. Great thing is, most of them are free for her. Heres the crunch part which is a big decision for us..

T's folks live on a farm in Blenheim. On the farm there is a fully contained cottage. They have offered us the cottage RENT FREE for as long as we need it. All we need to do is cover the basic of expenses and our own groceries of course. We would be completely separate to her folks and could come and go as we please. They offered this solution because they saw how much we are struggeling to save for a wedding and our own home as well as the fact of neither of us ever being able to study and have a ticket to our name if we decide to move on. The cottage is there for us completely rent free until we have saved and had our wedding and even until we have saved and bought our own house (if we do). They have not given us a time frame and are happy for us to live there until we are qualified and have had our wedding (2.5years away now)

Im just after what some of you would do in this situation. T and I spent the past couple of days talking about it and deciding on if we move (based on if I can talk to the course coordinater about a couple of things). The great thing is, we will be saving $12000 a year from the word go because our rent is $250 per week. We will also be saving more on top as our expenses and grocery bills will go down. Only cons we can see if me having to travel backwards and forwards to Nelson 3 or 4 days a week and living close to her folks.

There will be hunting, fishing, duckshooting, tramping and my school chums on my doorstep. There will be very little expenses and we will be able to give T the wedding she has dreamed of because we could save more.

I would need to travel and therefore need to invest in another vehicle and I would have to leave a secure job, There is nothing holding us in CHCH as we have few friends (they are from Blenheim anyway) and I don't really enjoy my job as much as I used to and have been looking to move to a different job for a while.

So what should we do? Take the plunge and move to Blenheim and see if it works or stay in CHCH and carry on going as we are, plodding along, but never making headway, just being comfortable?

[Jantar]

"Find a job you enjoy doing, and you never have to work another day in your life"

This is a comment a wise man once made to me, and he is right. Work becomes fun and the job stisfaction is worth double the pay. If you enjoy the outdoors then take the opportunity now. It may not be there later.

[MSTRS]

No dilemma there, young fella. In fact, the expression "No brainer" comes to mind.
Send Ms Sniper out to work, using her love of working with people and her massage skills. You can therefore become a kept man, and enjoy a life of leisure.
Just decide where you will do this and you're set.
:devil2:

[Maha]

I would need to travel and therefore need to invest in another vehicle and I would have to leave a secure job, There is nothing holding us in CHCH as we have few friends (they are from Blenheim anyway) and I don't really enjoy my job as much as I used to and have been looking to move to a different job for a while.

So what should we do? Take the plunge and move to Blenheim and see if it works or stay in CHCH and carry on going as we are, plodding along, but never making headway, just being comfortable?


You have answered your own question really Stu, its a no brainer from where i sit, and that would be on the Blenheim side of the fence....:yes:

[Colapop]

As the lads have said above. It's all in this sentence..

"Take the plunge and move to Blenheim and see if it works or stay in CHCH and carry on going as we are, plodding along, but never making headway, just being comfortable?"

You don't want to stay in Chch. You've said it yourself.

[Steam]

Yep, it's pretty clear.

Blenheim is a boring place though, great to retire to. But you're not looking for nightlife, and that Nelson course is only 1.25 hours away over the hill - a nice hill for motorcycling actually.

My two cents

[sAsLEX]

aint nothing wrong with the road between B and Nelson...... could always go via St Arnaud?


Sounds like the B option is an alright one

oh and Goats Don't Shave (neither do half the woman) is a great draw card for B, so is the Os mess down the road mind you.....

[MSTRS]

*puts on serious hat*
Take the opportunity, mate. Life is full of these things, most of which we fail to reecognise at the time. You've said it yourself that you are both just marking time, yet wanting to go places. Little to lose, much to gain.

[James Deuce]

I don't think you need us to tell you what to do.

I go to work everyday. You have the opportunity to avoid that and I think you should do it.

[Sniper]

There is some great advice there, cheers guys. Nelson aint that far away really and 22 hours a week isnt that bad is it?

KB is really one great big happy family :)

[Korea]

Here's a good technique for anyone with a dillema:

Flip a coin
Choose heads or tails
if don't like the result then you know what you really want

Good luck with that :niceone:

[Toaster]

You have answered your own question really Stu, its a no brainer from where i sit, and that would be on the Blenheim side of the fence....:yes:

I couldn't agree more. My advice is to give something new a go, otherwise you will always sit there wondering what it would have been like. Let's face it - you could always go back to CHCH.

Just don't shoot us if you don't like it!

[Smokin]

Just do it mate, It may just be a real turning point in your lives together.
Lifes a gamble, Throw caution to the wind.

Just coz your a greenie you can still kill stuff eh?

[Sniper]

Just coz your a greenie you can still kill stuff eh?

That wouldnt stop me. I think most DOC workers do pest control for fun too don't they :devil2:

[yungatart]

When you are on your death bed, the regrets you will have will be to do with opportunities you didn't take and the things you didn't do.
Don't be left wondering.
Go to Blenheim.

[lb99]

Theres plenty for outdoorsy types of things to do here, heaps of work, and, obviously free rent.

with your customer service skills, I could probably line you up with a job in, wholesale/retail, with a great bunch of bikers if you want.

[Smokin]

That wouldnt stop me. I think most DOC workers do pest control for fun too don't they :devil2:


Phew, tell ya what, I'll pick you up for the bunny shoot as well if you want to go? If MDU want's a lift he can hold onto the roof rack, don't ever want to share the same confined space with him ever again. :sick:

[deanohit]

Flip a coin
Choose heads or tails
if don't like the result then you know what you really want


go for it man,you sound like you want to do this,an if you dont it,you'll probly spend a long time wonderin what could have been.I grew up in blenheim and really enjoyed it.you want night life? jump on soundsair and fly to welly for the weekend.travelling to nelson? really fun road to ride or drive.
go for it man! :yes:

[Sniper]

Phew, tell ya what, I'll pick you up for the bunny shoot as well if you want to go? If MDU want's a lift he can hold onto the roof rack, don't ever want to share the same confined space with him ever again. :sick:

I don't think I plan on missing a bunny hunt. Too much fun :devil2: I could proberbly make my way to you and come down together if we did.

MDU is actually quite well behaved in a car, but you are right, with him in living accomodations, it is a scary buisiness. :p

[Beemer]

"Find a job you enjoy doing, and you never have to work another day in your life"

This is a comment a wise man once made to me, and he is right. Work becomes fun and the job stisfaction is worth double the pay. If you enjoy the outdoors then take the opportunity now. It may not be there later.

I agree. However, I would miss your funny stories about work so you'd have to ensure you found some funny stuff to write about in your new job!

I love Blenheim - it may be fairly quiet (but hey, I live in Levin...) but there are fantastic wineries, orchards, restaurants, etc there and I've found the people really friendly.

I'm currently getting into debt (aka student loan) to train myself for a job I currently have limited skills in but really enjoy - so in a year I will hopefully be able to get work in that industry as a sideline to my journalism. Yes, at times I wonder why I am doing it, but I could sit here and do nothing for five years and still be in the same situation, or I could knuckle down for a year or two and have a brighter future.

I think you know the answer - do it! You can always get a dog to keep the parents away! Good luck.

[Mully]

Fuck it, do it.

If it all turns to shit, you can always go back to something else and you will be richer for the experience.

[Macktheknife]

This is a trick question right?
Why are you still debating this question dude, the answer is obvious, get packing and take this golden opportunity while it is there. Generally speaking, regrets involve NOT doing things and always thinking 'what if I had...' Go for it.

[Shadows]

Fukssakes do it now before you find yourself with kids, an oppressive mortgage, and a job you hate but can't leave because it pays the bills.
Don't get tied down to a shithole existence you can't easily escape from, do what you think you'll enjoy.

[Colapop]

so speaks a happy man...?

[James Deuce]

He's normal Col....

[Shadows]

That does it.. I'm going for a hoon.

[Drum]

At least your bikes working Shadows, ya miserable sod.

Go for it Sniper, and say hi to Gunge for me if you bump into him.

[Gareth123]

"On ya bike son!" You said it yourself that you don't like your job, flip them the bird and enjoy the move to Blenhiem. Id kill to live rent free, probably would get too if i did kill too. Seriously you obviosly get on with her parents so whats stopping you? Unless its the thought that you'll "owe" them for thier generosity.

[Fatjim]

While you haven't got kids mate (thats an assumption) you can do whatever you like. Just make sure you're both happy with the decision. I wish my wife and I had done more things before having kids.

And as for "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you never have to work another day in your life"....find a job in IT, and you'll never have to work another day in your life, and you'll get paid shitloads too.

[Sniper]

While you haven't got kids mate (thats an assumption) you can do whatever you like. Just make sure you're both happy with the decision. I wish my wife and I had done more things before having kids.

And as for "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you never have to work another day in your life"....find a job in IT, and you'll never have to work another day in your life, and you'll get paid shitloads too.

Yup, no kids (that I know of) and as far as I can tell, MissSniper is as eager as I to head back up there as far as she tells me. Plus there are courses up there she could do if she wanted.

Im not sure if I could do IT. I was very interested in it, but I dont think when Im 30 I would still be enjoying it, where as with DOC or outdoor work, I would be able to be in the outdoors which is what I ultimatly want to do.

[Chickadee]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I think you guys should give it you're best shot, you'll not have regrets if you just go for it. If you don't do it, I guarantee in a few years you'll start wondering 'what if'.

We're chewing over the possiblity of chucking in Auckland and starting again somewhere else in NZ, in a few months - so you're not alone.

Everythings a gamble in life, but it sounds like you'll be making a huge difference to your lives in the long run.

We're thinking of moving to the South Island (where family are), giving the kids the start in life that we want, finding housing that's more affordable etc etc!

Good luck and go for it!

[Storm]

Go!
Sounds a black and whiter to me. Blenheim is your friend

[MotoGirl]

I agree with everyone else who's said move to Blenheim.
My parents offered Cajun and me a similar opportunity. We lived in a stand-alone shack for five years while we studied, saved for our wedding, and then saved for the deposit on our first house. It allowed us to buy every toy we ever wanted plus a house on top of it.

Realistically, this chance will give you guys a great head start and you won't look back. The only thing to be weary of is whether you can tolerate the inlaws/neighbours popping over to visit!

[jafar]

Go to blenheim, seems like here is more opportunity for you & your lady there than in chch. Also free rent & the ride over to Nelson would be attractive too.
Christchurch has traffic Blenheim doesn't
Call us from blenheim :Punk:

[KATWYN]

or stay in CHCH and carry on going as we are, plodding along, but never making headway, just being comfortable?

You have already answered it yourself

[Hitcher]

You won't regret doing Ranger training. DoC's not the only employer for rangers -- most local authorities employ them as well. And there are real career paths too for those who aspire to management rather than just roaming around in the great outdoors.

[Sniper]

You won't regret doing Ranger training. DoC's not the only employer for rangers -- most local authorities employ them as well. And there are real career paths too for those who aspire to management rather than just roaming around in the great outdoors.

Thanks Hitcher, and thanks to everyone else. I think its just now its just going to involve me rining up the Polytech that I will be studying at and asking them a few questions before finally making the decision.

So I guess I can give the final answer tomorrow :eek5:

[Swoop]

Living in the "country" will allow you to dig some ground and then throw some seeds at it.
Called "farming", I believe...
Seriously, grow your own produce! I do this in D'auckland so it cannot be that difficult!

A couple of questions though:
#1: Does the property have a good supply of water to keep the vege patch moist? (Vege patch attracts animals.... = BANG!:yes: )
#2: Are you totally safe from the outlaws? Dodgy sex practices, etc...
#3: If you decide to leave Chch, are you given back the eye that the cycloptic cantabrians seem to lack?:shit:

[kiwisfly]

Hey Sniper
As all have indicated, you've answered your own question!
The way I see it the 2 of you have nothing to lose & everything to gain from taking this plunge...I envy you!

[Sniper]

Well. course is 5 days a week and uite often overruns 22 hours. But I can always bunk down in Nelson if there is ever a problem.

Looks like the move is on :eek5:

[MSTRS]

Looks like the move is on :eek5:

Good lad. Be pro-active. The scary unknown holds more promise than the familiar, safe and bland.

[Sniper]

Good lad. Be pro-active. The scary unknown holds more promise than the familiar, safe and bland.

Very true that is is scary...

[Lias]

It's already been done to death, but I say go for it too.

And if your polytech course wants to do some bushwork, my parents have a section in the marlborough sounds that needs some cabins built on it so I have somewhere to stay if I go down there with them hehehehe

[Sniper]

Could be done :D

Just chatted to MissSniper and her folks on the fone. Plan is to be in CHCH for another 3 months until mid Sep and move during middle to end of Sep.

Couple of reasons for this, 1. We are going to Aus at end of July, no point moving before then. 2. We have a friends wedding which we are heavily involved with 3. MissSnipers contract runs out in Sep.

Lifes full of surprises :p

[Smokin]

Well done buddy, I'm sure that you wont regret it. :rockon:

[ManDownUnder]

Hey Snipe - go for gold.

I know precious little about your circumstances - but at a high level here's what's apparent to me.

You need to save for the wedding. What you DON'T need to do is save squillions for it. We got married on $3,500, including a make to hire dress (they make it to fit, then keep it afterwards and hire it out), and keeping it small. The list of relatives we pissed off by not inviting them was long and not so exclusive.

We see them once every 10 years now... why upset that?

Focus on the future. What do you want to do (and T - what does she want?) Whoever has the higher/more stable income stays at work, while the other does a qualification. Factor in the timing of kids, getting your qualification ahead of that, and possibly T getting hers part time while at home with a little one.

The decision to get qualified is one you will never regret... so long as you do something you enjoy. If you don't know what that is yet - that becomes your mission for now. The universities have good career guidance people... seek help with that. It's a big issue, and important to get it right before you invest 4 years of training in it.

But - that under your belt, your pay expectations, and job satisfaction will increase exponentially...

Trust me on this one. You should take one step back to take 2 forward, and now is the time to do it.

Go for gold dude. Go for gold. Those hallowed halls of learning (aka University) are not the domain of the prestigious, rich, intelligencia. They are the stomping grounds of people like you and me. We have brains, a reasonable amount of direction, and we're willing to actually do the work.

PM sent.
MDU

[Colapop]

We had the poll and the discussion about what you should do and the results were overwhelming - in saying that are they going to mean as much as a referendum? So tell us - what are ya gonna do?

Are ya gonna move to Blenhiem, live in the lap of rent freeness, do I job (or study for it) that you will love and generally have a bloody nice life... or what?

[Colapop]

Joni merged with me ... hehehe (or at least my thread...) :bleh:

[Joni]

Grrrrrr, Cola! :angry:

[Colapop]

You love me like I'd love Sniper to move to Blenhiem (on topic so you shouldn't delete it.. spunkybum!)

[Mom]

You love me like I'd love Sniper to move to Blenhiem (on topic so you shouldn't delete it.. spunkybum!)

Hey big guy!!

I think the decision has been made, for our esteemed Sniper and his significant other to make their way closer to you....:yes:

:love: Mom

[Colapop]

I suspected as much with his post in the firearms thread...

Now to work on you and Maha.... :love:

[Mom]

I suspected as much with his post in the firearms thread...

Now to work on you and Maha.... :love:

Hmmmmm, I am a Norfland fixture really, Maha has moved norfer (now that is a terrible word) each time he has moved. I would prefer you work on arranging a lotto win for us, then we can just go where we want, anytime we want.........want to syndicate???....LOL

[Colapop]

If he keeps moving Norf enough he'll end up Sourf!

[Sniper]

In the country Im setting up barbed wire, motion alarms, mine the front garden, build a couple of punji pits by the back door, going to have an alsation and sleep with a loaded shotgun by the bed....

Yup, minds made up. Shifting in the middle of September after we get back from Aus and clear up a few things here. My plan (because I have so much leave owing) is to tell the bosses Im taking all my leave at the end of August and I might not come back. Better than getting a lump payment and Mr Mullen taking it for his coffers.

Can anyone advise me on the legality of saying to the boses I would prefer them to continually pay me until I run out of leave or do they have to give me a lump sum payment (Which would equate to over $7500). Do I have the choice?

[Sniper]

You love me like I'd love Sniper to move to Blenhiem (on topic so you shouldn't delete it.. spunkybum!)

Actually, just reread and saw this post....

I forgot that I'll be closer to you :eek5:

[Joni]

Run Grasshopper Run...... :lol:

[Mom]

Can anyone advise me on the legality of saying to the boses I would prefer them to continually pay me until I run out of leave or do they have to give me a lump sum payment (Which would equate to over $7500). Do I have the choice?

You are probably better to resign and get paid out all your accrued leave really. Accrued/annual leave that is paid out in a lump sum, is treated a little differently to weekly wages as far as tax goes. You will not be taxed on the whole amount as having been paid as one weeks pay. The pay is divided up into how much you would have been paid weekly and the tax is calculated on those amounts. So effectively it is no different to being paid over many weeks, if your payroll person treats the one off lump payment as it should be treated. Make sense?????? Probably as clear as mud I am picking...LOL

sorry mate I tried.

[Sniper]

You are probably better to resign and get paid out all your accrued leave really. Accrued/annual leave that is paid out in a lump sum, is treated a little differently to weekly wages as far as tax goes. You will not be taxed on the whole amount as having been paid as one weeks pay. The pay is divided up into how much you would have been paid weekly and the tax is calculated on those amounts. So effectively it is no different to being paid over many weeks, if your payroll person treats the one off lump payment as it should be treated. Make sense?????? Probably as clear as mud I am picking...LOL

sorry mate I tried.

I got the gust of it, so cheers for that. I was just told that lump sum payments are taxed higher than normal, is this true?

S

[Mom]

Yes it is true if it is paid like a bonus or the like. Accrued annual leave should not be treated as a lump sum payment, it is effectivly so many days/weeks of holiday pay you are entitled to. If you went away for say 3 weeks and elected to get paid each week, then the tax would be deducted from each weeks pay as you took them. If you elected to take those 3 weeks pay in one sum at the start of your holiday, the same applies, it is three weeks pay, so 3 lots of weekly tax should be calculated and deducted. Not the whole total taxed in one amount. Is this helping at all?

[Duke girl]

Way have u got to loose. No-one can ever have a go at u for giving something a go and just think of all the money u r going to save not having to pay out rent. If u and yr partner have both made the same decision then by all means go for it. Just think wat a great start in life u have been given to be able to get the sort of money behind u. I wish u both luck in wat ever decision u make and just remember 1 thing and that being u need to do wats best for the 2 of u. Goodluck.

[Sniper]

Yes it is true if it is paid like a bonus or the like. Accrued annual leave should not be treated as a lump sum payment, it is effectivly so many days/weeks of holiday pay you are entitled to. If you went away for say 3 weeks and elected to get paid each week, then the tax would be deducted from each weeks pay as you took them. If you elected to take those 3 weeks pay in one sum at the start of your holiday, the same applies, it is three weeks pay, so 3 lots of weekly tax should be calculated and deducted. Not the whole total taxed in one amount. Is this helping at all?

Yup, I understand that cheers, its actually a really big help because they are not going to be happy when I hand in my notice

S

[Mom]

Yup, I understand that cheers, its actually a really big help because they are not going to be happy when I hand in my notice

S

Hence why I suggested resigning getting it paid out as a lump sum. Just watch the tax thing though, some people dont know enough to calculate holiday pay tax correctly and just tax the lump sum amount. If you are concerned flick me a PM I have the tax tables here so can check to make sure you have been taxed ok.

[Sniper]

Hence why I suggested resigning getting it paid out as a lump sum. Just watch the tax thing though, some people dont know enough to calculate holiday pay tax correctly and just tax the lump sum amount. If you are concerned flick me a PM I have the tax tables here so can check to make sure you have been taxed ok.

Cheers. I might do that after I place in my resignation. This will only be about August though

[Mom]

Cheers. I might do that after I place in my resignation. This will only be about August though

If you really wanted to be cunning and sneaky :innocent: go and see the payroll person and ask for a printout of what leave you have accrued to date, you know, so you can do some budgeting for the wedding and that sort of thing :blip:

That will give you an idea of how much you are owed, and I can give you the tax on what it is to date.....then you can plan how fast/slow you can spend it till you are earning again. Anything accrued after that can be spending money when you go to Aussie......sweet!

[rustys]

Sniper; looking at the vote'ing poll, your on your way to Blenhiem buddy.
Good luck we wish you well.:yes:

[Colapop]

Actually, just reread and saw this post....

I forgot that I'll be closer to you :eek5:

yaeh I had som birbon ansd now I m gonna have you god...

[Sniper]

Back from a nice holiday in Australia where I managed to get bitten by an Ant, a spider, Pirentee and centipede. Almost got nailed by a python, but they are too obvious when they try to bite you. Was great, really enjoyed the peace and quite and the time.

Anyway, on my day back I handed in my resignation to finish in 3 weeks time. A few folk are sad to see me go. I was offered $1k more a year to stay but I wasnt interested. For more than a few reasons.

Time to pack and get everything sorted and hopefully get rid of some old kit that I no longer need.

Hopefully be able to catch up with you lovely folk in Blenheim after Sep 14th

[ManDownUnder]

Time to pack and get everything sorted and hopefully get rid of some old kit that I no longer need.


Tis a new beginning dude... but further to drive to the Bunny shoot. Might need to stop in to see Crumpy and co down the west side next time huh?

[Sniper]

Tis a new beginning dude... but further to drive to the Bunny shoot. Might need to stop in to see Crumpy and co down the west side next time huh?

Sounds like a plan.

You can fly into Blen and we can go from there aye :p

[ManDownUnder]

Sounds like a plan.

You can fly into Blen and we can go from there aye :pyip!...................................... (10 chars and all that)

[Virago]

...I was offered $1k more a year to stay but I wasnt interested....

Funny how that happens. How come you weren't worth the extra money before, eh?

Same happened in my last job. Asked for a pay rise - twice - was refused both times. Handed in my resignation, and the boss flies down to Dunedin - asks me to "name my price". Needless to say, I wasn't for sale...

Anyway, good luck Sniper - hope everything works out well for you & Miss S.

[Sniper]

Funny how that happens. How come you weren't worth the extra money before, eh?

Same happened in my last job. Asked for a pay rise - twice - was refused both times. Handed in my resignation, and the boss flies down to Dunedin - asks me to "name my price". Needless to say, I wasn't for sale...

Anyway, good luck Sniper - hope everything works out well for you & Miss S.

Yea, I have asked for my review a couple of times and nothing has happened. Oh well, their loss

[imdying]

I was offered $1k more a year to stay but I wasnt interested. For more than a few reasons.I hope you laughed at them... if I was offered a 1K pay rise, I'd be bloody insulted!

[Sniper]

Well, a few boxes of gear are in Blenheim now as well as all my fun toys like the PS2, books, knives ect.

Having second thoughts, but have been told its natural. Life is a lesson, you learn it when you are through.

[Stickchick]

Well, a few boxes of gear are in Blenheim now as well as all my fun toys like the PS2, books, knives ect.

Having second thoughts, but have been told its natural. Life is a lesson, you learn it when you are through.

I moved from Wellington to Napier to the unknown and its the best decision I made. I had major second thoughts as I have never been far from my family but the Local Kbers made the transition so much easier for me.

Good luck with your new adventure :2thumbsup

[Sniper]

I moved from Wellington to Napier to the unknown and its the best decision I made. I had major second thoughts as I have never been far from my family but the Local Kbers made the transition so much easier for me.

Good luck with your new adventure :2thumbsup

Cheers StickChick.

Yea, the hardest part for me is the move away from friends, a secure (but frustrating) job, unknown study ect ect. Miss Sniper has her best mates up there and I have a good mate, but yea, Im not the most sure about everything aye

[WRT]

Life is a lesson, you learn it when you are through.

Life is an adventure, make the most of what comes your way.

Glad to hear that you have gone through with your decision, and I'm sure it'll turn out to be a good one. :yes:

[Stickchick]

Cheers StickChick.

Yea, the hardest part for me is the move away from friends, a secure (but frustrating) job, unknown study ect ect. Miss Sniper has her best mates up there and I have a good mate, but yea, Im not the most sure about everything aye

Uncertainty is sometimes a blessing as then your not in the same old same old routine. You have your girlfriend to share the new experience with also, which is something that I don;t have. So enjoy the new adventure together and that will also make things alot easier for you.

[Virago]

...Having second thoughts, but have been told its natural...

Different scenario, but:

Four years ago I resigned a good job, to set up my own business. I was given a bit of a send-off party after work on the Friday. When I got home that evening, I sat down and bawled my eyes out - the enormity of what I was doing hit home.

The following Monday I hit the ground running, and haven't stopped running since - and haven't looked back either.

Anyway, point is, feelings of doubt and trepidation are normal as the reality hits home. Hang in there.


...the hardest part for me is the move away from friends, a secure (but frustrating) job, unknown study ect ect. Miss Sniper has her best mates up there and I have a good mate, but yea, Im not the most sure about everything aye

We're still here...:yes:

[Smokin]

Well, a few boxes of gear are in Blenheim now as well as all my fun toys like the PS2, books, knives ect.

Having second thoughts, but have been told its natural. Life is a lesson, you learn it when you are through.

Great stuff mate, I'm sure you will have no regrets soon enough.

[Sniper]

Thanks guys. The support is tremendously appriciated.

Thanks again