Mad Moe
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Registered: 14th Jun 01
Location: Northumberland
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Originally posted by dave..GSi
yeah i know the score just now mate but it aint going to stay like that! am on about when i start a buisness and get it up and running where am from we have plenty of work to keep us going for months and jobs coming in every week?
Love the optimism mate, but I think you'll find contracting really isn't quite as easy as you think
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by Mad Moe]
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Daimo B
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Originally posted by deano87
Again, this isn't a dig at anyone.
I personally find it interesting how people are doing one job, but want a completely different career path. I guess it's because of the lack of opportunities or something when at school? Or lack of focus etc? I've gone to Uni so I can pursue a career I want to be in, which will hopefully stop me wanting to do anything else and lose earnings etc.
Find me a team willing to take a new "race" driver on for an agreed wage (that at least matches my current) and i'd be off like a shot.
I wanted to race, I could not afford to. Lack of direction and guidence when I really needed it (14-20) so ended up doing what I was ok at from school.
I know of at least 10 people who have worked in IT, and left to start a new career.
Its one of those jobs you work at, and your either a techy bloke who stays in, or you get so far and think, "i've had enough".
I left a big flashy city well paid job to come and work 20 minute from home, 30 min more per day, no OT, no luxery travel, over £6k less money etc..
Was it worth it, very much so, best decision i've made yet, but still don't want to work in IT. But while its paying the house off..........
AS soon as I can decide what I want to do (italian bike dealership (Benellis, MV Augusta, Bimota etc), but I need about £300k-£500k, to get the stock in), but totally out or reach at the moment.
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Russ
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Registered: 14th Mar 04
Location: Armchair
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kill people for the government
i want to join the RAF
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Ash_EP3
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Registered: 15th May 07
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
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Originally posted by Whittie
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Was in IT Support, made redundant.
Currently just setting up office networks for people through word of mouth between interviews and finding a new job.
Ideally I want to own my own business, which involves web design, networking, it support and somehow bring photography into it 
Sounds good mate 
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Tiesto
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
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Highways Engineer
Was planning on chartership but too much work/time involved and want a new career path, but that will come when i move to Australia.
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Baskey
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Registered: 31st May 06
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25 sales/data analyst
My plan is to earn enough money to run a 3dr cossie as a second car.
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MikeE
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Registered: 7th Mar 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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im a carpenter, one day i want to be a sub contractor on price work and chase the money and maybe set up on my own. wont be going on price for awhile with the housing market slowing up
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Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
Location: Downham Market, Norfolk
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24, Currently waiting to be made redundant.
Chosen to get fit and join the RAF in either of the following: -
Weapons Tech
Comm Tech
Driver
Supply & Logistics
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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Originally posted by willay
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Originally posted by James
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Senior Specialist in Application Development at a top 5 investment bank.
Not sure on my aim, either just progress in the technology side of the financial sector or move into the financial markets side.
Definetely want to stay in finance though whatever I do.
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by James]
ditto 
Finance sector FTW
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Cosmo
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Registered: 29th Mar 01
Location: Im the real one!
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quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
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Originally posted by Whittie
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Was in IT Support, made redundant.
Currently just setting up office networks for people through word of mouth between interviews and finding a new job.
Ideally I want to own my own business, which involves web design, networking, it support and somehow bring photography into it
Sounds good mate
Being unemployed sounds good?
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Age - 26.
Previous jobs :
Lab Technician / chemical field specialist - for a large petro chemical company, done this for 5yrs, lost a contract & made redundant.
Then:
Quantity Surveyor/Estimator for a large newbuild contract company - done this for 3yrs & hated it wanted out the office onto the tools so left.
Current job :
Undergoing intensive training to be a Process operator / I&C Maintenance technician Offshore on either an oil/gas platform or FPSO.
Future Aim - Short term is become fully trained in my job, then in time take a more senior role, or possibly get into the commissioning side of things, possibly if I become a company man possibly make it as an OIM, which is where the big earnings are to be made.
Money : Training wage is c.£16k, Time Served (2yrs away) is c.£52k, Commissioning/OIM (maybe one day!) is £120k+.
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by Colin]
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Installation Manager oooft!
Offshore FTW
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Originally posted by Ellis
Installation Manager oooft!
Offshore FTW
Long time off!!
Id probably rather get into commissioning tbh maybe even somewhere abroad, less hassle/responsibility - but similar money & tax free if your in the right place!!
What do you do/where do you work?
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by Colin]
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
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im 17
i have 3 jobs as well as going to 6th form, my 2 main jobs are at an auctioneers (sat morn) and a chippy (sat evening and tues). I also labour during summers
Im planning on going to uni to do computer science and end up doing network systems/security. I may go and do a chartered accountants course thing though.
In the future I plan on having my own company in what ever sector I end up in, so I can just play with expensive cars all day
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
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Originally posted by VXR
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Again, this isn't a dig at anyone.
I personally find it interesting how people are doing one job, but want a completely different career path. I guess it's because of the lack of opportunities or something when at school? Or lack of focus etc? I've gone to Uni so I can pursue a career I want to be in, which will hopefully stop me wanting to do anything else and lose earnings etc.
Find me a team willing to take a new "race" driver on for an agreed wage (that at least matches my current) and i'd be off like a shot.
I wanted to race, I could not afford to. Lack of direction and guidence when I really needed it (14-20) so ended up doing what I was ok at from school.
I was in a similar position when I was about 11, wanted to start karting but couldn't as my dad couldnt afford the 30k minimum needed to race!
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
Location: Aberdeenshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
quote:
Originally posted by Ellis
Installation Manager oooft!
Offshore FTW
Long time off!!
Id probably rather get into commissioning tbh maybe even somewhere abroad, less hassle/responsibility - but similar money!!
What do you do/where do you work?
Just finishing my degree - Mech Engineering...
Work for Wood Group in Aberdeen over Summer's, work on the Talisman contract basically maintaing/modifying all the old rust bucket rigs like Tartan, Claymore, Piper etc  Really enjoy it
Do i remember rightly you said months ago you work at Grangemouth or am i speaking shite?
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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I live in Grangemouth, used to work for BP Grangemouth Refinery.
Then for a company called Nalco that took over the water treatment in/out, ETP, Demins etc
Wish id went to Uni looking back now! Wasted a good few years doing other things!
I start a 2 year placement offshore early 2009, currently doing training through Opito Training Management.
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by Colin]
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Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
Location: Jimmy Bennett's la la land.
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Currently a health trainer, wouldn't mind trying to get up into the department of Health, thats only way i'll end up on big bucks, need to get in the nhs first and move up there. Currently employed for a community partnership from funding from PCT so there is kind of a chance. the next 5 year could be interesting, just depends on luck though, as i have no clear idea.
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
Location: Aberdeenshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
I live in Grangemouth, used to work for BP Grangemouth Refinery.
Then for a company called Nalco that took over the water treatment in/out, ETP, Demins etc
Wish id went to Uni looking back now! Wasted a good few years doing other things!
I start a 2 year placement offshore early 2009, currently doing training through Opito Training Management.
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by Colin]
I know a few guys that have done, or are doing, training through Opito....definately a good thing to do!
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jrsteeve
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Manchester
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25 and just set up my own lettings/sales/property search agency in Manchester
Also studying part time RICS surveyor course and EPC training to be one of the most qualified agents in the area
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AndyKent
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Originally posted by jrsteeve
25 and just set up my own lettings/sales/property search agency in Manchester
Also studying part time RICS surveyor course and EPC training to be one of the most qualified agents in the area
Surely there are hundreds of RICS qualified in the area.
And don't you mean APC?
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Ash_EP3
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Registered: 15th May 07
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
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Originally posted by Whittie
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Was in IT Support, made redundant.
Currently just setting up office networks for people through word of mouth between interviews and finding a new job.
Ideally I want to own my own business, which involves web design, networking, it support and somehow bring photography into it
Sounds good mate
Being unemployed sounds good?
Quick gain e-points 
should have highlighted what I thought was good (would have thought someone of your stature would have seen that?
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jrsteeve
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Manchester
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Originally posted by aPk
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Originally posted by jrsteeve
25 and just set up my own lettings/sales/property search agency in Manchester
Also studying part time RICS surveyor course and EPC training to be one of the most qualified agents in the area
Surely there are hundreds of RICS qualified in the area.
And don't you mean APC?
You'd think that but nope! Theres only one in the centre. EPC/DEA (energy performance certificate/domestic energy assessor)
Just means i'll be able to offer all services required rather than employing a load of joeys to do it for me. There are loads of people training for the DEA qualification but i'll at least have contacts and clients to get business.
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Ben J
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Registered: 31st Jan 05
Location: Cheshire
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Event Operations Manager for Marriott Hotel company.
Money is okay at mo, but my next role, which hopefully will be early next year will be as a Director of Food & Beverage which is great money.
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AndyKent
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Oh, yes, of course.
What course are you doing for the RICS accreditation?
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