What do you do?

[skidMark]

Heres a question, what do you do when your flatmates accusme you of stealing thier cellphone while they are away in dubai, He is saying he thinks i didn't because a dodgy flatmate just moved out, i recall a conversation that i heard muffled through a wall one night involving said dodgy flatmate. him on the phone, ( i ignored most of his conversations, walls are just thin but overheard them all just blocked em out...)

anyways... one nighti heard him saying oh yeah it's a v3....yeah..... um yep... etc etc... on the phone, thought nothing of it he was on his phone for 4 hours a night.

so flatmate gets back last night...dodgy flatmate due to move out today.... flatmate comes to my room and says, my cellphone has been stolen from my room while i have been away....it's a v3 etc etc...

"Ok well wasnt me, didn't see anybody go in there, except me to borrow dvd's" (which he said i was welcome to while he was away)

so anyways i wake up n go for a leak at about 3am, as im drifting back to sleep i thought hmmm he did say something about v3 once in one of his phone convos to somebody.

Ahh well i thought, probably not relevant but will talk to head flatty about it tommorrow (not owner of phone or dodgy one and see what he wants to do)

wake up in morning, dodgy flatmate has moved out overnight.

Back to tauranga...thanks cameron take your alcohol and drug problem and a phone with you and leave me with the abuse.

So anyways.... thats background on that one, so far tonight i have been told they are 95% sure it was the other guy and not me.
I have had a knife pulled on me.

I have been accused repeatedly of taking this phone.

I have also being accused of it being my fault for not bringing up my hunch at 3am, and waking them to tell them. (when i was half asleep having only woken to take a leak)

anyways enough about that trivial shit.

i am left with a decision.

Let this blow over, accept the accusations and move on.

accept the job offer in auckland, and plod along the same way i have my entire life living in auckland.

or the thing i have been contemplating for 3 days.

Move down to greta valley, in the middle of nowhere, 80k's from christchurch. where i have a job (paying same amount as auckland job) and a flat waiting for me.

50k's to nearest supermarket. basically the middle of nowhere. ( i think i would really miss the convenience of everything being at my finger tips in auckland)

I have no girl friend currently so nothing to tie me down in that regard.

just ditching my friends and family thats holding me back really, auckland is the only place i have ever lived, and after 3 days i just can't decide so here i am.

The fact of the job in down there was the origional hook to the idea, but the more i think about it the more i wonder, do i need this change. Do i need to go screw it take the risk and change my life?

Please serious opinions only, as this does seriously impact my future.

Mark.

[Usarka]

One of you is on the crack.

Either way you need to make the decision yourself.

I know what I would do, but I have a feeling you are coming to the conclusion by yourself.

The big thing you need to do is to make a decision, not just drift into whatever comes along.

Best of luck.

[Hitcher]

A rut is a coffin with the ends kicked out. You can't change your life unless you make changes.

[skidMark]

One of you is on the crack.

Either way you need to make the decision yourself.

I know what I would do, but I have a feeling you are coming to the conclusion by yourself.

The big thing you need to do is to make a decision, not just drift into whatever comes along.

Best of luck.


I think down south would be a good change i really do, its just leaving my friends family, everything i have ever known for the complete unknown it's just a bit scary to be honest.

[tommorth]

go live with people who arent fucked up ,lazy, messy ,drug addicts untrustworthy or generaly loosers it just makes life depressing .
I dont think you have to move to other end of the country to do this
its fkn cold down there any way im a soft and dont like the cold

[Usarka]

I think down south would be a good change i really do, its just leaving my friends family, everything i have ever known for the complete unknown it's just a bit scary to be honest.

My thinking has always been this:

Project forward 10 years, will you regret not doing it?

If so, you can always come back, and friends and family will still be here.

[Mom]

Heres a question... Do i need to go screw it take the risk and change my life?

Please serious opinions only, as this does seriously impact my future.

Mark.

Apologies for the broken quote thing, but I took what I could to reply to. People here are going to roast you for posting yet another woe is me thread. Take the roasting mate. Re-read my PM, perhaps even take my advice :yes:

[skidMark]

Apologies for the broken quote thing, but I took what I could to reply to. People here are going to roast you for posting yet another woe is me thread. Take the roasting mate. Re-read my PM, perhaps even take my advice :yes:


I'm always ready to recieve a roasting, i created my online persona for myself, mostly intentionally.

[Cajun]

Mark.

Ya flatmate sound like retard pulling knife on people over a stupid cellphone, if got money yo go dubai and back, a v3 cellphone is pityful compared to that.


both have up and down sides.

But change of life style, bit fo hard work, in the country might be good for you. Yes away from friends and family, but you make new friends, and true friends will keep in contact, and visit, others are just wannabes.

Like you said you ploding along in auckland, you are mind already sounds 75% made up maybe

[Boob Johnson]

Sound like great flatmates!

I'd move south to the job, a change is as good as a holiday as they say & at your stage of life a change of scenery would certainly be to your advantage. If nothing else an adventure! Think of it as an adventure & that it is! Your at the right age to do this sort of thing, later in life won't be as easy to do so go for it, you have absolutely nothing to lose & everything to gain! :scooter:

[skidMark]

Hmm very valid points cajun, can everybody please vote, would help my poor swollen head lol

[Usarka]

Hmm very valid points cajun, can everybody please vote, would help my poor swollen head lol

i'm not voting because you need to make a decision on what you know is best, not what everyone else thinks. :2thumbsup

[Katman]

What was it you said about karma Mark?

Oh, that's right - "Karma's a bitch".

Yeah, it's a real bitch sitting back and reading about someone else's Karma.:msn-wink:

[skidMark]

i'm not voting because you need to make a decision on what you know is best, not what everyone else thinks. :2thumbsup

Yeah, i tried that for the last couple of days lol.

Vote i say! lol


What was it you said about karma Mark?:msn-wink:

Piss off.

[Tank]

i'm not voting because you need to make a decision on what you know is best, not what everyone else thinks. :2thumbsup

I'm not voting either - this is not the place to ask. Talk it over with your good friends and family.

If you do decide to go do (as someone said) think of it as an adventure - it starts it with a positive approach

[toebug]

If you have no attachments apart from friends and family, move down south! You can always come home, and I've heard the southern hospitality is pretty good!

[skidMark]

What was it you said about karma Mark?

Oh, that's right - "Karma's a bitch".

Yeah, it's a real bitch sitting back and reading about someone else's Karma.:msn-wink:


How is this anything to do with karma whatsoever?

Do you even know what your own post is talking about?, please do enlighten me.

[Tank]

How is this anything to do with karma whatsoever?

Do you even know what your own post is talking about?, please do enlighten me.

Please don't

let's try and keep this thread on subject and abuse free for once

[Mully]

Take the job down the line.

Keep your head down and your ass up working

Don't fuck it up.

Save enough money to buy a van and a racebike, once you are reintroduced to your licence.

Actually, since you got disqualified for a year, do you need to start again on your licence? (i,e do basic handling, etc).

But yeah, take the fucking job.

[Mully]

Is this the job subike offered you in that other thread??

Take the fucking job.
Stop asking people here,
Stop trying to think of reasons not to go

Go, go go. Ring him tonight and say "Yes, please, when do I start?"

Then sell your bike and anything not required for whatever you can get to pay your fare down there.

This, young Mark, could be the making of you.

TAKE THE FUCKING JOB.

[Madness]

I voted Greta Valley. Mainly in the hope that you go there and there is no internet access.

[skidMark]

I voted Greta Valley. Mainly in the hope that you go there and there is no internet access.


There is... but auckland footpaths would be safer.

[karla]

Do you have to make a decision tonight? I'd wait until after the weekend, most likely by then you'll be a bit clearer about what is the right thing to do, for you.

While you have doubts is probably not a good time to decide (but don't let fear stop you). Just give it a few days ....more will be revealed. :sleep:

[Qkkid]

Trouble always follows you Mark :yes: its because of the choices you make and the people you shit on ie job offers that you cant be bothered turning up for good ridance to you go south. Or better still ,join the army and smell the roses. I have not a ounce of sympathy for you.

[martybabe]

IMO Mate,you need to give it a go,you've certainly gotta get out of that flat.You make it sound like it's a world away. Disco Dan did that journey overnight. :rolleyes: Give yourself a break,an adventure, a holiday, if you don't like it,you can be back with your family in a day although I would hope your commitment to the fella offering the job and flat would amount to more than that.

one of my lads, had so many opportunities thrown his way and he wasted them all,drugs, police,dropout crap then out of the blue someone threw him yet another life line and he grabbed the bastard finally.No school quallies, no home, no money just trouble on a stick. He now earns $350 an hour.It's not all about money but it is about taking the chance to turn your life around.

Maybe this is your chance, hope so bud,good luck.

[RantyDave]

Get your bitch arse out of Jafa land right now. Take control of your life, grab it by the nuts, and do something positive for a change.

Do it.

D o i t

Dave

[oldrider]

What has Greta Valley done to deserve skidMark! :rolleyes:

Stay in Auckland and sort yourself out, if you can! :banana:

Are you having your period again, we have heard all this sort of stuff before. :sleep: John.

[HTFU]

I'm not voting either - this is not the place to ask. Talk it over with your good friends and family.

If you do decide to go do (as someone said) think of it as an adventure - it starts it with a positive approach

What he said.

and as for this quote of yours -

"I'm always reading to recieve a roasting, i created my online persona for myself, mostly intentionally".

Any moderator that defends Skidmark's threads needs to get a handle on it.

[Katman]

Mark's saying "Thank fuck - one person's voted Auckland. Well that's good enough for me!" :msn-wink:

[DingoZ]

You can ask for all the advice in the world, however YOU are the only person who can make the CHOICE to do something.

As for leaving your friends and the safety of what you all ready know. Sometimes a person needs to step outside their existing comfort zone and do something new.

I was faced with a similar choice, of staying in Aus, and not advancing in my career at the time, or take the CHANCE and leave everything and everyone I knew and cared about behind and come over here to NZ, and start something new. I made the CHOICE to come over here, and have not looked back or regretted one single day. I have a brilliant job, have met some outstanding people, I converse with some equally outstanding people online on KB. And have met some really good friends over here..

If you make the CHOICE and go and it doesn't work out, then you can not turn around and say YOU NEVER GAVE IT A SHOT.

One thing though, once you make the choice, stick with it, because thats the only way you will get to discover what you have inside you..

[howdamnhard]

Go to Greta Valley.You need a change,a fresh start,become a man and stand on your own two feet.You aren't going anywhere fast where you are now.You can still keep in touch with family,your not going to another planet.

[HTFU]

Mark's saying "Thank fuck - one person's voted Auckland. Well that's good enough for me!" :msn-wink:

Squiggles what are you thinking :nono:.

A guy like this needs some good country air. Might help him with the having a real life thing, he so desperately needs. However if it was Auckland vs Oto I am with you all the way. :shit:

[Katman]

Squiggles what are you thinking :nono:.

A guy like this needs some good country air. Might help him with the having a real life thing, he so desperately needs. However if it was Auckland vs Oto I am with you all the way. :shit:

You do know I was taking the piss, don't you?

[skidMark]

Squiggles what are you thinking :nono:.

A guy like this needs some good country air. Might help him with the having a real life thing, he so desperately needs. However if it was Auckland vs Oto I am with you all the way. :shit:


Hmmm any good roads near otorohanga? maybe i should move there :wari::buggerd:

[Skyryder]

If some fucker pulls a knife on you for a cell phone do you really need to ask what to do?





Skyryder.

[Katman]

If some fucker pulls a knife on you for a cell phone do you really need to ask what to do?

Skyryder.

Hey, according to Mark, having a knife pulled on him is "nothing".

(Maybe it was just a bread and butter knife.):msn-wink:

[skidMark]

If some fucker pulls a knife on you for a cell phone do you really need to ask what to do?





Skyryder.

It's just a reason to move flat really, nothing stopping me from finding another place in auckland.

I was already trying to decide if i would go or not prior to the cellphone events.

[Skyryder]

It's just a reason to move flat really, nothing stopping me from finding another place in auckland.

I was already trying to decide if i would go or not prior to the cellphone events.

Yep move then ring on 'your' cell phone and say you have lost your phone. Have they stolen it. 'Bout three in the morning should do it.

skyyrder

[Romeo]

Go for it man - change of scenery would do you good. I love it how 90% of the comments are just personal digs, it's pretty sad actually.

[inlinefour]

Sounds like a good chance to get away from your life problems, start fresh and anew. I think you are wasting time even thinking about it. Yea things are far away, use a mountian bike and save up while your waiting for your licience back. Who knows, by the time you had your full you could have the cash to get a black and silver cbr600rr like mine as you drooled over it for so long and begged for a ride, tui moment. Yes I will now tell everyone that you said you really like Honda, you just like to sturr shit about them here. But either way, you could get yourself sorted well down there dude!

[ArcherWC]

go go go go go go go go go go PLEASE

[Disco Dan]

Heres a question, *rest of post goes here*

Please serious opinions only, as this does seriously impact my future.

Mark.

I voted "stay in auckland".

It's called 'running away from your problems' and trust me on this one, it never works.

I've met your flatmate and I have to say it is depressing seeing you living there. My advice to you mark is to find yourself another place to live - this time try a different part of Auckland. See if you can find someone to share a flat with and move to another part of Auckland - somewhere not so dodgy and with someone that is not dodgy.

You should be able to get a place on the social, I know there is a long waiting list dude but if that would work then let me know; You know I have contacts in that area, may be able to help you out.

Sounds like it is time for you to raise your standards.

[Hinny]

50k's to nearest supermarket. basically the middle of nowhere. ( i think i would really miss the convenience of everything being at my finger tips in auckland)
Mark.

Dispel that myth from your thinking. City living vs country living is a time/distance thing. Living in the city is like a hundred kms from anywhere if you compare the time it takes to get anything. The only way things are at your finger tips here is shopping by phone and getting stuff couriered.
The reason so many people are time poor is that there's just too many other people getting in your way. Takes you half a day to get what you could get in ten-fifteen minutes in a small town. Citys rob you of your time, the time of your life, and that is not infinite. It is a tough way to live.
The Greta Valley is very beautiful however you may find yourself being bored because suddenly you have so much time on your hands.
What's the average commute time in Ak? How much of that will you save each day, week, year, ten years? Say an hour a day... x5... x 48 ...x10 = Whoa! suddenly you've got a whole year saved. What are you going to do with all that time. Remember the mantra of city folk gone to the country....God - I'm so bored.... there's nothing to do.
Escape and get a life while you can.

[nodrog]

Hmmm any good roads near otorohanga?

not for walking on.



p.s. how much $ do you want for the V3?

[Goblin]

Are you having your period again, we have heard all this sort of stuff before. :sleep: John.Could be a period of sorts. It is a full moon on Sunday night so no doubt there will be a few more of these threads before the moon starts to wane.

[jrandom]

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[stify]

Could be a period of sorts. It is a full moon on Sunday night

ahh that could be why i was out chasing parked cars in the wee small hrs...

[NOMIS]

You are the people you associate with. you choose if I was you I would be going to christchurch and take a breath of fresh air.

[NOMIS]

Trouble always follows you Mark :yes: its because of Or better still ,join the army and smell the roses. I have not a ounce of sympathy for you.

AGREEEE Join the army I did, they give you your licence back to if they see necessary, also they will pay and make sure you can at least have a limited licence, as long as you have no criminal record that serious, ( i got in with assault )

SERIOUS think about this move, you may get a few hidings for talking shit but serious man probally a good move.

[FROSTY]

Serious question serious answer.
Take it as honest advice.
1) get your meds sorted out maybee buy an alarm watch to remind ya.
2) get the fuck outa a situation where you are sorounded by losers.
3) Theres a bunch of people just on here who have offered to help you out and be a positive influence in your life.Take em up on the offer
3) take "the job" take any job. Flipping burgers pays $12 an hour now
4)I'd also suggest joining the armed forces. I think it would put structure into your life which would help.
But basicly if you have the two choices and only the two choices--Go down country take the job
12 months licence less isn't 12 months now --must be about 10 surely

[The Pastor]

don't bother mark, you're just going to go back on the dole anyway.

dole is easier than working isnt it?

[jrandom]

I'm prepared to bet a box of the beer of the recipient's choice that Mark will choose to...

... do absolutely nothing.

Does anyone have enough faith in post-adolescent Aspies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome) to take me up on that bet?

:corn:

[MSTRS]

A rut is a coffin with the ends kicked out. You can't change your life unless you make changes.
And a grave is a rut with the ends filled in...

You are the people you associate with. you choose if I was you I would be going to christchurch and take a breath of fresh air.

Agree with this too. If you are going nowhere, it is largely because your 'friends' aren't either.
Nothing changes unless you change things.
And stop asking us what to do....it is sapping bandwidth.

[sunhuntin]

if i waited around and asked other people what i should do with my life, i would never get anywhere. ya gotta grab the bull the by the horns and jump in boots first.
when i was 19, i made up my mind i was gonna go to canada. dunno where the idea came from, it just did. i saved hard and fucked off for 6 months.
ever seen a white chirstmas? the most beautiful thing in the world, let me assure you. had i not gone, id be kicking myself. as it is, im doing just that for coming home again.
same with going down to invers for the burt munro... should i, shouldnt i? in the end, i booked the time off work, booked the ferry, loaded the bike and went. most awesome time of my life, and again, if i coulda stayed, i would have. instead, i make do with travelling down there every year, cos i know ill regret it if i miss a year. this year will be hard, as i wont have my partner with me, but if i dont go, itll be the worst decision ever.

i dont know where exactly greta valley is, but if its in the south island, go for it! yes, itll be bloody cold, but thats what thermals are for. shovelling a driveway is a great way to go from freezing to sweating in 5 minutes.
itll likely do you the world off good to get away from everyone and everything.
but, take frostys advice first: sort out YOUR essentials like any meds etc, and then go. you wont be any good to anyone if you aint right with meds etc. get an alarm and set it.

[Disco Dan]

I'm prepared to bet a box of the beer of the recipient's choice that Mark will choose to...

... do absolutely nothing.

Does anyone have enough faith in post-adolescent Aspies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome) to take me up on that bet?

:corn:

I would not be surprised if your right, but when people say "you will fail" they usually do.

As hard as it is, this guy needs some positive people in his life right now. His flatmates are pretty much scum and the area he's in is pretty rotten.

Mark if you can find a nice house on the shore I would seriously consider it. I am sure with my background it would work.

[NOMIS]

I'm prepared to bet a box of the beer of the recipient's choice that Mark will choose to...

... do absolutely nothing.

Does anyone have enough faith in post-adolescent Aspies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome) to take me up on that bet?

:corn:


Come on mark prove him and 99.9% of othe kb's on this reading the.. Mainly drivel, you post wrong.

Serious Im guessing you want your licence more than anything well fast track to that for you will be joining the army. have heaapsa fun on basic training where you pretty much just shoot and get told off.
And stop hanging with loooosers. like I said you are who you associate with.
Hence why you have
1, No job
2, Flat mates who don't even like you
3, No licence
4, A bike in bits

Come on man sort your slef out your my age. and what have you done with your life. Not trying to blow my own trumpet but doo something,

[avgas]

Buy a moose
it would be awesome

[onearmedbandit]

You know what my thoughts are Mark. Now just do it.

[jrandom]

I would not be surprised if your right, but when people say "you will fail" they usually do.

I've had my private conversations with Mark; he knows my thoughts on the matter, and he knows I'm not all about squashing him.

I still think he's probably going to fail to get off his arse, though. That's not said with any rancour; just with an understanding of what drives him.

Put it this way - if Mark does anything other than continue to sit in bed on the dole, posting threads like this on KB once every couple of months, it'll surprise the hell out of me.

[Grub]

If the Greta Valley that you are talking about is the one near Scargill on SH1 between Waipara and Cheviot then do it - that is the most beutiful awesome country. It's actually not that far from places. Cheviot is a major centre and Waipara is just down the road. Both are closer to Greta Valley than Nasty and I are from Wellington city where we go to work each day. I know which commute I'd rather be doing!

This is a great opportunity for an adventure Mark. Adventures are cool. At your age you can have adventures as things like relationships, kids and houses are the things that make it hard to do. There's no better time in your life to do this. Auckland isn't that far away when you can get $59 fares on grabaseat.

I honestly think that you will really enjoy it and the lifestyle is something half the world is trying to get into NZ to enjoy.

[Al]

Go down South!
Being far from everything will let you sort your life out without having anyone else fucking it up again...
GO NOW, FFS:argue:

Good luck

Al

[idb]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1519682&postcount=113 for my opinion

[oldrider]

If the Gret Valley that you are talking about is the one near Scargill on SH1 between Waipara and Cheviot then do it - that is the most beutiful awesome country. It's actually not that far from places. Cheviot is a major centre and Waipara is just down the road. Both are closer to Greta Valley than Nasty and I are from Wellington city where we go to work each day. I know which commute I'd rather be doing!

This is a great opportunity for an adventure Mark. Adventures are cool. At your age you can have adventures as things like relationships, kids and houses are the things that make it hard to do. There's no better time in your life to do this. Auckland isn't that far away when you can get $59 fares on grabaseat.

I honestly think that you will really enjoy it and the lifestyle is something half the world is trying to get into NZ to enjoy.

That's a good post but Mark listens with his lips and thinks with his fingers so it is doubtful that he will ever take your advice on-board. :rolleyes: John.

[skidMark]

not for walking on.



p.s. how much $ do you want for the V3?

Ask the fella called cameron who nicked it hes moved to tauranga where you are.

[Tank]

So the Polls been running a day with a clear lead.

You must have some idea what way you are leaning towards - what is it?

[avgas]

So the Polls been running a day with a clear lead.

You must have some idea what way you are leaning towards - what is it?
http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/7/moose-stag-ontario_9461.jpg

[Tank]

Thats one sexy looking Moose you got there big guy!!!:love::love::love::love:

[skidMark]

Thats one sexy looking Moose you got there big guy!!!:love::love::love::love:

It's big and brown - Just like you! :shit:

[oldrider]

Saw this this morning, skidMark immediately springs to mind!

#Rule No1. (it might help you through your current predicament Mark) Cheers John.

[skidMark]

**thinks**

bump...:whistle:

[Mom]

No point in asking others what you should do mate, this is a decision for you to make by yourself.

If you are being serious here, there are a few things you can do to sort out if it will work for you or not.

Here is a little excercise I want you to do now;

Rule up a sheet of paper with 2 columns, head one up Pro's and one Con's

Then sit down and really think what is positive for you about making a move and what is negative. Be honest. Good luck. Let us know how you get along.

Or read my PM again!

[kiwifruit]

**thinks**

bump...:whistle:




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[marty]

I'm prepared to bet a box of the beer of the recipient's choice that Mark will choose to...

... do absolutely nothing.

Does anyone have enough faith in post-adolescent Aspies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome) to take me up on that bet?

:corn:

I'll add a box of Stella to that. If Mark moves to Greta, stays there, and stays employed for a full 4 weeks, I will courier them to his sponsor.

[NOMIS]

I'll add a box of Stella to that. If Mark moves to Greta, stays there, and stays employed for a full 4 weeks, I will courier them to his sponsor.

Why If he want to be a bum let that be his problem

[Grub]

Kiwifruit - that post is totally offensive. Everyone deserves our respect - everyone! Just because it seems to be cool to bully Mark on KB, everyone has a choice whether to join the bullies or not.

Just for your information there are 22 people on KB who have posted more and some of them have been here only as long as he has.

I want to request a STOP to this shit right now - it's out of hand and is bad bad bad. Enough, people - please.

[munterk6]

main thing to do Mark is get the hell outta that flat!!!!!
That must be a nightmarish situation to be in, Ive been in flats like that years ago, and now I live alone(dont tell the missus tho) its bloody peaceful:2thumbsup
I reckon ya should make the move, ya never know, it may be the making of ya, besides, the S.I is the best place to be for riding and other shit too!

[JATZ]

Mark, I left home at 16 to come to the South Island From Auckland, by my self and not knowing any body here, best thing I ever did.
You might find small town N.Z.is just what your looking for.Worth a look anyway.
If things don't work out try something else.
End of the day the decision is yours

[MGST]

Can't you just ditch the losers you are staying with and get a flat somewhere else in Aucks? Then you get to stay here close to friends etc and keep your current job, and get away from dickheads pulling knives etc.

I'm going to rent out my flat, pack my whole life into a suitcase, and go to Perth hopefully before Christmas. I'm going by myself, I've never been overseas before, and I don't know anyone over there, but like someone said on the first page, I'll regret it in 10 years time if I don't. You only get one shot at life, so you have got to try and make it work for you.

Best of luck, which ever way you jump.

[skidMark]

Job in auckland just rang me, i told him about christchurch one and said it was very tempting.

At which point he replyed offering to pay me $650 pw after tax starting, going up to $850 after tax, for a 5 day working week.

God dammit.

I was just on the point of saying fuck it christchurch to, now i'm not so sure lol.

[Grub]

Mark I strongly believe in the poll's result but I can see the pressure this latest development brings. I want so much to tell you what to do, but it is your decision to make in the end so all people can realistically do is discuss the pro and cons and leave it up to you. The poll was a good idea, have you got faith in it?

What is the difference in the 'total package'? Don't forget to take into account the cost of the flat vs flatting in Auckland and other factors like lifestyle and the true cost of living when you compare.

All I'd like to add is that the SI has some of the best scenery in the world and people are busting their arses to come and experience it. Someody is going to pay you to see it.

[homer]

Job in auckland just rang me, i told him about christchurch one and said it was very tempting.

At which point he replyed offering to pay me $650 pw after tax starting, going up to $850 after tax, for a 5 day working week.

God dammit.

I was just on the point of saying fuck it christchurch to, now i'm not so sure lol.

only question i have is , what do you do for a job

[NOMIS]

Job in auckland just rang me, i told him about christchurch one and said it was very tempting.

At which point he replyed offering to pay me $650 pw after tax starting, going up to $850 after tax, for a 5 day working week.

God dammit.

I was just on the point of saying fuck it christchurch to, now i'm not so sure lol.

In a previous thread you said you have no quals, or license. WHO IS GONNA PAY YOU THAT KIND OF MONEY????? doing what???? $850pw what is that 80 hour week's????

Hey good on you if thats whats happened but doing what?
Dude last time i say this " do something " not sit here posting threads about it. Like i said your my age and what have you got? take the good advice on this thread.

[Bikernereid]

Sieze the day and the opportunity. As I have suggested to you on numerous occassions it can be good to get space and persepctive and for this you often need to step out on your own. It is one we have to take full responsibility for ourselves and don't have the usualy support networks that we come into our own.

From personal experience I had to move away from all my friends in Belgium to get the peace and space to get my head together after my dad died. It was hard to leave my home, my career, my life and my friends but it had to be done and I do not regret it for one second. I hate to think what would have happened if I had stayed there. I probably would not be typing this now, if you get my drift.

We all have to make our own decision but we can also learn from the wisdom of others. You must do what is best for you but at the same time try listening to those who care about you and who have been around a bit. Us oldies are not completely useless and I would say that some of us can relate to being a a difficult potentially life changing situation.

[Qkkid]

On a 5 day 40hr week thats $28 bucks an hour
Fuck i have heard some shit from this guy what a dreamer
Please do tell us skiddy :yes:

[NOMIS]

On a 5 day 40hr week thats $28 bucks an hour
Fuck i have heard some shit from this guy what a dreamer
Please do tell us skiddy :yes:

To be honest, I agree with you. sounds like skiddy your just talking a whole lot of crap getting alot off good peoples advice, and the worst thing is your doing nothing with it. I made all my life decisions on my own. I'm just glad I was blessed with the choices I made. Or other wise I would probably be in your situation. - Talking crap, with no bike no job no girl..

I really hope God or someone moves your life.

[skidMark]

The auckland job is stripping car engines for parts. For a friend of mine who runs the business, he knows i will do the job well, so the pay is to match.

40 hour week.

[skidMark]

To be honest, I agree with you. sounds like skiddy your just talking a whole lot of crap getting alot off good peoples advice, and the worst thing is your doing nothing with it. I made all my life decisions on my own. I'm just glad I was blessed with the choices I made. Or other wise I would probably be in your situation. - Talking crap, with no bike no job no girl..

I really hope God or someone moves your life.


You're a little c**t you know that aye, jump off ya power trip man

Also, do not ever bible bash me with that god bullshit.

[Tank]

The auckland job is stripping car engines for parts. For a friend of mine who runs the business, he knows i will do the job well, so the pay is to match.

40 hour week.

Yeah right. Most small business owners are happy to pay a premium for no real reason at all.

I'm calling bullshit.

[skidMark]

Yeah right. Most small business owners are happy to pay a premium for no real reason at all.

I'm calling bullshit.

Call it what you wish.

I'm asking for serious advice here not a public bullying.

Your guys kick me down pick on me all the time for not sorting my shit, right now i have two options at my disposal, and all you can find to do is shove my face in the dirt some more.

Being a bigger man, is not about physical size. Or who can be the one to pick on me the most to fit in with the "cool" group on KB. A true real man does not kick a man while he is down, he helps him out.

The way i see it, i'm the biggest man out of the lot of you bullys, because the rest of you have to do what everybody else is doing just to fit in.

Think on that.

Skid.

[Tank]

Call it what you wish.

I'm asking for serious advice here not a public bullying.

Your guys kick me down pick on me all the time for not sorting my shit, right now i have two options at my disposal, and all you can find to do is shove my face in the dirt some more.

Being a bigger man, is not about physical size. Or who can be the one to pick on me the most to fit in with the "cool" group on KB. A true real man does not kick a man while he is down, he helps him out.

The way i see it, i'm the biggest man out of the lot of you bullys, because the rest of you have to do what everybody else is doing just to fit in.

Think on that.

Skid.

Before you go run another pity party for yourself - I wasnt insulting nor picking on you. You asked a question and I asked (quite nicely) earlier in the thread.

My comment was based on the fact that in business times are tough. Owners are generally not in a position to pay well above the standard rates for no real reason at all. Friendship and business are generally kept well separated by anyone with any smarts. Hiring someone at double the normal rate - why would they do that when they can hire two people and get twice the work done???

If a offer sounds too good to be true - it normally is.

I was calling bullshit on the role and rate - not having a go at you. Although Ill be honest and say you really need to grow up and get yourself in a position to make up your own mind and run your own life.

[to52land fan]

Hey boy. You should go South! DO IT!!!

I did the same thing when I was 22. Grew up in a small town, lived with my parents etc. Went flatting, but still in the tiny town where everyone knows everyone etc. Saw a job for same company advertised in Rangiora - same region as you're heading - and went for it. Lived down there for about a year. Best year of my life. Worked out who I was, got my own personality - not the one my home town had given me. If I hadn't had to move back home to take care of my family I'd still be down there.

DO IT!! DO IT!! DO IT!!

[skidMark]

Before you go run another pity party for yourself - I wasnt insulting nor picking on you. You asked a question and I asked (quite nicely) earlier in the thread.

My comment was based on the fact that in business times are tough. Owners are generally not in a position to pay well above the standard rates for no real reason at all. Friendship and business are generally kept well separated by anyone with any smarts. Hiring someone at double the normal rate - why would they do that when they can hire two people and get twice the work done???

If a offer sounds too good to be true - it normally is.

I was calling bullshit on the role and rate - not having a go at you. Although Ill be honest and say you really need to grow up and get yourself in a position to make up your own mind and run your own life.


Yeah, okay.

Well it's not exactly easy to have the self motivation to run you own life when you have the KB lynch mob always breathing down your neck.

He knows i would be a useful asset to the company, as i am not an idiot.

Me and him have talked it over, given that it will cost me well over $100pw to commute it's not as peachey as it sounds.

[Tank]

Yeah, okay.

Well it's not exactly easy to have the self motivation to run you own life when you have the KB lynch mob always breathing down your neck.



Reading a number of your threads - I can see why they are there....

However they shouldn't have any impact on your self motivation - that is something that is internal to you. There are people in the world that face hurdles that are far greater than being picked on in a internet forum, yet their SELF belief and SELF motivation, drives them on to bigger and better things.

It is something that you have to want to do.

Many a great life has been made by breaking out of our day to day lives and taking on an adventure. You are in the perfect position to take advantage of it.

In years to come - if you don't take chances things will stay the same. Do you really want to have the same life as you have now when you are 30? 40?


EDIT: look at your own profile pic - "Desire - if you want something bad enough it will happen". Just remember it takes desire, HARD WORK, and a willingness to change to make things happen. Not just desiring it.

[Subike]

The auckland job is stripping car engines for parts. For a friend of mine who runs the business, he knows i will do the job well, so the pay is to match.

40 hour week.


Mark
having owned and ran a car recycling business for 10 year, stripping car engines and gearboxes etc, there is no way in hell you would get those wages! The money that guys quoted you is probably what he makes a week, if he is lucky. You would need to process 10 cars every day of the week for 7 days to come close to it.
Been there done that.. your arms turn to rubber after a week of engine stripping, the average time workers tend to stay in the job. Also you will be black from the oil.....a woman turn off is also the asocciated smell.

[Goblin]

Yeah, okay.

Well it's not exactly easy to have the self motivation to run you own life when you have the KB lynch mob always breathing down your neck.Well if you stopped posting these idiotic threads asking the mob to decide for you, then ignoring the good advice and turning down good job offers, you may look less like an idiot.



i am not an idiot.Yup...keep telling yourself that.

[oldrider]

Kiwifruit - that post is totally offensive. Everyone deserves our respect - everyone! Just because it seems to be cool to bully Mark on KB, everyone has a choice whether to join the bullies or not.

Just for your information there are 22 people on KB who have posted more and some of them have been here only as long as he has.

I want to request a STOP to this shit right now - it's out of hand and is bad bad bad. Enough, people - please.

Most of us only know Mark from his postings on KB and his self advertising courtesy of that medium has been on many occasions less than impressive! John.

[tri boy]

Job in auckland just rang me, i told him about christchurch one and said it was very tempting.

At which point he replyed offering to pay me $650 pw after tax starting, going up to $850 after tax, for a 5 day working week.

God dammit.

I was just on the point of saying fuck it christchurch to, now i'm not so sure lol.

I know two people in Akld who will gladly take that job, at that pay rate.
Please PM me the owners contact details.
I'll take a 10% cut off their wages for six months, (as a finders fee), and they will still think I'm a legend.
Both have way more mechanical knowledge than a twenty something "pretend tradesman" (40 odd years of knowledge between them).
I will wait for the PM.
Cheers,

[Headbanger]

Mark
having owned and ran a car recycling business for 10 year, stripping car engines and gearboxes etc, there is no way in hell you would get those wages! The money that guys quoted you is probably what he makes a week, if he is lucky. You would need to process 10 cars every day of the week for 7 days to come close to it.
Been there done that.. your arms turn to rubber after a week of engine stripping, the average time workers tend to stay in the job. Also you will be black from the oil.....a woman turn off is also the asocciated smell.


What were you doing so wrong?

I know 3 people in the industry who make exactly that sort of money, and a couple who make quite a lot more.

[skidMark]

I know two people in Akld who will gladly take that job, at that pay rate.
Please PM me the owners contact details.
I'll take a 10% cut off their wages for six months, (as a finders fee), and they will still think I'm a legend.
Both have way more mechanical knowledge than a twenty something "pretend tradesman" (40 odd years of knowledge between them).
I will wait for the PM.
Cheers,


Hmmm let me think.

Why would i just hand it to you?, i havn't said i wasn't going to take it myself so do not jump the gun.

Money is not everything.

I need to do some relative expenditure etc figures today though.

[skidMark]

Mark
having owned and ran a car recycling business for 10 year, stripping car engines and gearboxes etc, there is no way in hell you would get those wages! The money that guys quoted you is probably what he makes a week, if he is lucky. You would need to process 10 cars every day of the week for 7 days to come close to it.
Been there done that.. your arms turn to rubber after a week of engine stripping, the average time workers tend to stay in the job. Also you will be black from the oil.....a woman turn off is also the asocciated smell.


He only wants me to strip bits off the engines themselves, i would be working on the motors once out of the car.

still leaning more towards chch i think.
Ps: I highly doubt theres any hot girlies my age who are singlr in greta valley...lol

[tri boy]

I'm calling "bullshit" on this thread also................

[skidMark]

I'm calling "bullshit" on this thread also................


No please do enlighten me as to why i would say oh yes here sure just have the job i have been offered to give to somebody you know....

Why on earth would i do that?

If i do end up going to christchurch, yes i could certainly pass the details on, but i'm not putting them onto you because of the inappropriate way in which you requested the information.

This is if i do not take it...

Entitlement issues mate.

[kiwifruit]

How potentially frustrating

[Maha]

The fact of the job in down there was the origional hook to the idea, but the more i think about it the more i wonder, do i need this change. Do i need to go screw it take the risk and change my life?

Please serious opinions only, as this does seriously impact my future.

Mark.

There was a time in my life Mark when, I was faced with that very senario. At the time I was living in Rotorua, I was facing alot of issue's in 1999, My marriage had gone, my bussiness had gone, our house had gone, my daughters and ex moved to Christchurch, I was heavily (to me anyway) in debt, I had failing eyesight. Back on wages and working for a company that I didnt really like but had no toher choice at the time. I had an emotional cave in 2000 and needed to do something about it. A job offer came to me from Auckland...didnt really want to move Auckland to be honest, but I knew my time was up living in Rotorua, nothing there to keep me there. The move to Auckland was a good move looking back at it. Lived in Papatoetoe, was there for just on a year, but had met Anne while there and things have never been better. All that shit I was dealing with in Rotorua is almost gone. When you start to feel stagnent, best flush out the crap in your life and take any oppotunity that seems remotely better...worked for me.
PS: sorry about the spelling mistakes.

[tri boy]

I still call bullshit, cos I'm 90% sure that the job offer will either:
Fall through.
Isn't fully legit.
You will pass it up.
So as I said I'll wait for the details..................
Good luck on your move sth. Seriously.
(the military choice is also a VERY valid option), that would shut all us non believers once and for all.:blank:

[skidMark]

I still call bullshit, cos I'm 90% sure that the job offer will either:
Fall through.
Isn't fully legit.
You will pass it up.
So as I said I'll wait for the details..................
Good luck on your move sth. Seriously.
(the military choice is also a VERY valid option), that would shut all us non believers once and for all.:blank:

I may give the details to somebody.

But not you.

[tri boy]

I'm freaking heart broken...............

Back on "ignore".:yawn:

[Headbanger]

Personally, I'd up and move town in an instant to put bread on the table.

But, I'd also spend 12 hours a day on a shovel down a hole in the ground to put food on the table and a bike in the shed.

People that laze at home, collecting my taxes and can't be fucked getting off their arse to go to work (especially when work is given to them with no effort on their part) need some personal care, In the way of a boot up the fucking arse and the immediate removal of any access to benefits for life.

Fuckin welfare state breeding useless people.

[arj127]

If you can't afford the transport costs for the Auckland job offer, move into a new flat closer to the businesses area.

If you like the job, and want to stay in auckland, then accept the job offer kindly, and stay in Auckland.
Can't believe you cant make up your own mind on something like this. Get some direction in your life.
Life is to short to fuck around.

[skidMark]

If you can't afford the transport costs for the Auckland job offer, move into a new flat closer to the businesses area.

If you like the job, and want to stay in auckland, then accept the job offer kindly, and stay in Auckland.
Can't believe you cant make up your own mind on something like this. Get some direction in your life.
Life is to short to fuck around.


As i have said CHCH bis the more tmepting option as a change, the job is irrelevant either way i have a job, i cannot decide if i need the change, i think i kind of do but leaving my friends and family is hard.

[Bren]

Come on down here mate. The south is a good place, and Greta Valley aint a bad spot at all... Will give you a chance to chill out for a bit. Just outta curiosity what sort of job has subike offered ya? (cant be assed reading 11 pages, its been a hard day)...The dudes down here are good, ya wont regret leaving Jaffaland...I didn't

[skidMark]

Come on down here mate. The south is a good place, and Greta Valley aint a bad spot at all... Will give you a chance to chill out for a bit. Just outta curiosity what sort of job has subike offered ya? (cant be assed reading 11 pages, its been a hard day)...The dudes down here are good, ya wont regret leaving Jaffaland...I didn't


Working on the vineyards, pruning the err..vines lol

[Mully]

As i have said CHCH bis the more tmepting option as a change, the job is irrelevant either way i have a job, i cannot decide if i need the change, i think i kind of do but leaving my friends and family is hard.

Mark, understood mate. Look at it this way; if you take the job down the line, you can save like a madman. From memory, flights CHC-Auckland start at about $89. You can visit regularly.

If you need to, ask your family what they would prefer. I think they would want you to take the opportunity down the line.

[arj127]

As i have said CHCH bis the more tmepting option as a change, the job is irrelevant either way i have a job, i cannot decide if i need the change, i think i kind of do but leaving my friends and family is hard.

What was the CHCH job again? Its not just about having a job, its about having some direction. Choose a path, say motorcycle mechanic or something else and stick with it untill you are qualified. Then you have the option of sticking with it or moving on. If you get some qauls you may be able to move from town to town and demand the sort of $ that you are worth. The dole will get you nowhere really. Good luck and make the right decision

[Goblin]

Awesome.

Don't judge people who you dont know, who i am online my online persona, is not me.Mark, your online persona IS YOU! This is what I mean about growing a frontal lobe. If you're lucky and reach your thirties, things will fall into place and you will realize that all you type on these forums and all that dribbles out of your mouth IS EXACTLY Who you are!
You keep posting the same "What To Do?" and "Woe Is Me!" threads every month then carry on doing the same shit you always do. If you want a different result, you have to change the behaviour.
Greta Valley is an opportunity of a lifetime! A single guy with no kids, no mortgage and no responsibilities could make a decent living off seasonal work.
You could have a nice bike in less than a year if you're willing to work.
Jimmy offered you a job and you didn't even give him the courtesy of a phone call. There was another one a few months before Jimmy's offer and another KBer got the job instead. Subike has now offered you the ultimate opportunity and you're dicking him around too!?!?

Time to grow up Mark. You're not a child any more. Start acting like an adult...have a bit of decorum and respect for yourself. Too often your posts are derogatory put downs. You may think it's just a joke an a pisstake but you really do make yourself look like a proper tool at times. What you put on these forums doesn't come from someone else...you cant hide behind a profile or a syndrome and pretend its not you.

KBer is your life! You are PWND :done:

[Katman]

People that laze at home, collecting my taxes and can't be fucked getting off their arse to go to work (especially when work is given to them with no effort on their part) need some personal care, In the way of a boot up the fucking arse and the immediate removal of any access to benefits for life.



A-fucking-men to that!

[HungusMaximist]

Just before you leave Mark, can you come to the Uni spanner night at Steven's on Friday?

[Aitch]

Change is good.
And take a couple of cellphones with you.

[idb]

Change is good.
And take a couple of cellphones with you.

There's no cell phone coverage in the South Island.

[NighthawkNZ]

Change is good.
And take a couple of cellphones with you.

whats a cell phone????

[vtec]

Try the job in the middle of nowhere man. Small towns can be great. Plus you get to know all the locals. really hard to get to know people in places like Auckland and Christchurch, everybody has their little groups of friends and it's hard to break into a group.

[mstriumph]

i'd choose to move to the country
but i LIKE the country enough to put up with the inconveniences that sometimes go with it ...........

if you are a city boy, that may be a problem

on the other hand, how will you ever KNOW if you don't try it? you might be missing out on something AWESOME??

so the choice is, stay in your comfort zone or move out of it? but whatever you do, make it a CHOICE to go or to stay - don't just go on drifting

[chrisso]

Greetings SkidM, my 3c worth. Why didnt Flattie take Phone O/Seas?
Ive lived in Aukland & reckon its a Shithole.Iv ealso lived in CHCh and I knoe Greta Vly.It a very small town but is on SH1 and It has a Tavern, I remember the locals as being Friendly. Also if you head north on SH1 you have some of the WORLDS BEST Bike roads.The Hunderlees, Kaikoura Coastline & on to Picton -Nelson.Sometimes a total change is the answer.also not far from The roads to West Coast. Cheers, Chrisso

theres a bloke on this Forum from Greta Vly, ''Subike?''( hes cool-coz hes got a XS1100...)

[chrisso]

And you can wear Gumboots and still be cool

[kiwifruit]

19McuaPKjI8
:cool:

[Bren]

19McuaPKjI8
:cool:
you are mistaking greta valley for cromwell methinks!