Dilemma

**lb99** · 4th June 2007, 10:11

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** · 4th June 2007, 10:15

Originally Posted by Sniper

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

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.

**deanohit** · 4th June 2007, 10:19

Originally Posted by Korea

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!

**Sniper** · 4th June 2007, 10:20

Originally Posted by Smokin

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.

I don't think I plan on missing a bunny hunt. Too much fun

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.

**Beemer** · 4th June 2007, 11:46

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 4th June 2007, 11:48

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** · 4th June 2007, 12:08

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** · 4th June 2007, 12:10

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** · 4th June 2007, 12:13

so speaks a happy man...?

**James Deuce** · 4th June 2007, 12:14

He's normal Col....

**Shadows** · 4th June 2007, 12:29

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

**Drum** · 4th June 2007, 12:51

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** · 4th June 2007, 13:11

"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** · 4th June 2007, 13:27

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** · 4th June 2007, 13:46

Originally Posted by 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.

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.