Horrible things, you never know if you dont try. you will most likely be happier working for your self and being your own boss.
Sticky work situation - what would you do?
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Horrible things, you never know if you dont try. you will most likely be happier working for your self and being your own boss.
Soldato
You're young enough to take the risk dude. The Rover business might not be sustainable for many years but it's earning you money and comfort in the mean time. You can then enjoy your twenties and live whilst still providing for your loving young family
You're one of those guys who will always find something, not work shy and will do anything. I don't even know why you're worried. You also don't need to live in Burnley, major plus! (unless you live in the Worsthorne/Clivager side).
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You obviously have a passion for Rovers (you have had enough of them 
) and you know what you are talking about so take the opportunity and make a really good go of it. I wish you the best of luck.
) and you know what you are talking about so take the opportunity and make a really good go of it. I wish you the best of luck.
Quick update for you all - still working for myself and going very well.
I now have a fully functioning online shop over at Link Edited - no business promotion please! - any feedback (apart from the awful pictures, I'm fixing those soon!) is welcome.
Currently taking around £400 per day, and looking to attend lots of shows and meets in the New Year.
Thanks to all for your support!
I now have a fully functioning online shop over at Link Edited - no business promotion please! - any feedback (apart from the awful pictures, I'm fixing those soon!) is welcome.
Currently taking around £400 per day, and looking to attend lots of shows and meets in the New Year.
Thanks to all for your support!
Soldato
Glad to hear this Matty, it's all come good!
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go with the parts business
I've never met anyone rich doing a 9-5 job, yet I know of three friends who all started their own business and are shall we say, very comfortable.
ok, so you might not become a millionaire selling rover parts, but I'll tell you now, you won't get anywhere in a call centre 9-5. You have the business already setup, it's a no brainer. If it doesn't work out, just get another job.
I've never met anyone rich doing a 9-5 job, yet I know of three friends who all started their own business and are shall we say, very comfortable.
ok, so you might not become a millionaire selling rover parts, but I'll tell you now, you won't get anywhere in a call centre 9-5. You have the business already setup, it's a no brainer. If it doesn't work out, just get another job.
Do whatever makes you happiest
Just a quick update - I've been 'solo' for a few months now, and it's still going well.
I'd encourage anyone considering something similar to give it a bash - couldn't be happier.
I'd encourage anyone considering something similar to give it a bash - couldn't be happier.
Just a quick update - I've been 'solo' for a few months now, and it's still going well.
I'd encourage anyone considering something similar to give it a bash - couldn't be happier.
yea I'm going to start a business selling rover parts for slightly cheaper than you
Soldato
Personally I'd drop the job if you can afford to drop the extra cash. If you find that you cannot afford to drop all of the cash find a more local job that will make up the difference, You don't have to enjoy it or have it as the dream job, After all you will be leaving your current place of employment to spend more time with your family now that you potentially have limited time left with one of them.
If you find your situation changes you can adjust your income accordingly further down the line.
If you find your situation changes you can adjust your income accordingly further down the line.
Another update:
Today I found out that at my old call centre job staff now have to put their hand up for help, and have to ask if they can go to the toilet!
Over at my gaff I've just secured a rather large contract for the supply of spares for other marques - first I'll be going Jag and Ford. Moving onwards and upwards.
Today I found out that at my old call centre job staff now have to put their hand up for help, and have to ask if they can go to the toilet!
Over at my gaff I've just secured a rather large contract for the supply of spares for other marques - first I'll be going Jag and Ford. Moving onwards and upwards.
I have recently done this, moving from working 3 jobs to just 2 and cutting my weekly hours by 25. Totally worth it. More free time to do whatever the hell you want, even if the income is less.
Life is too short to waste it on call centre work.
Edit: Necro quote lol. Still a bit relevant to everyone though..
Soldato
Another update:
Today I found out that at my old call centre job staff now have to put their hand up for help, and have to ask if they can go to the toilet!
Over at my gaff I've just secured a rather large contract for the supply of spares for other marques - first I'll be going Jag and Ford. Moving onwards and upwards.
Can you get mini parts added (as in the real mini, not Fritz mini)?
Soldato
Good on you - it's nice to read a positive thread with some good updates. Well done for having the balls to do it.
Soldato
When you say "call centre" do you actually mean "primary school"?
Honestly - I can't see why anyone with any self-respect would work in an environment like that! Bet you're glad you got out when you did
Soldato
Car sharing really helps with fuel and commuting. Worth considering.