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Drazic1986 Folkestone UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 1:24 PM CST : Self Employed?
Hey y'all, how's it going? I've been attending a training course for the past two weeks, at first, I thought it was a waste of time. I'm a born natural when it comes to motorbike mechanics, and the tutor today, pointed out a vacancy with a motorbike dealership, that's offering assistance to help people become self employed motorbike mechanics. I decided to ring up about it, and was asked about my experience. (I've been fixing motorbikes since I was 12, I'm 20 now) that's all they needed to hear, before offering me an interview, this Saturday, at 2! Speaking to the training course tutor, he then refered me to The Prince's Trust, who offer grants, in order to buy the tools of the trade. One negative, to this trade, is that motorbikes are very seasonal, hardly any work at winter time. (My mechanic mate's hours have been reduced due to this). But I'd have to be an idiot, if I were to let this opportunity pass, right? What are the other disadvantages to being self - employed? q=o)
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scouser london UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 1:32 PM CST : Self Employed?
I used to be self employed..You dont get paid for holidays or being sick beer
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Scarlet London, Outer London, England UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 1:45 PM CST : Self Employed?
U hav 2 chase work urself n u cant slack off wen u just dont feel like it n let other ppl do it.
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Drazic1986 Folkestone UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 1:45 PM CST : Self Employed?
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I used to be self employed..You dont get paid for holidays or being sick beer
I know dude, cheers though. There's enough positives, but are there anymore negatives?
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Drazic1986 Folkestone UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 1:46 PM CST : Self Employed?
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U hav 2 chase work urself n u cant slack off wen u just dont feel like it n let other ppl do it.
I wouldn't slack off work, I'd be in my own little world, surrounded by motorbikes, and engines q=o)
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Scarlet London, Outer London, England UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 1:48 PM CST : Self Employed?
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I wouldn't slack off work, I'd be in my own little world, surrounded by motorbikes, and engines q=o)
I would. In fact I do at my job but thats cos its sooo boring.
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xxLilyxx Hampshire, Hampshire, England UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 1:58 PM CST : Self Employed?
Never been self employed Cal, so can't offer any advice. But well done hun and good luck for Suturday wine
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ramone EDINBURGH UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:00 PM CST : Self Employed?
It sounds like a job that would suit you, being into bikes and all that, grab it if you get the chance, you dont want to end up in a boring office job or dead end factory job.
GOOD LUCK.
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scouser london UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:03 PM CST : Self Employed?
A good advantage is that you can rob the taxman rolling on the floor laughing yay
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Drazic1986 Folkestone UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:12 PM CST : Self Employed?
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It sounds like a job that would suit you, being into bikes and all that, grab it if you get the chance, you dont want to end up in a boring office job or dead end factory job.
GOOD LUCK.
Thanks, but now I've had a sudden change of heart q=o( earlier on, I felt sooooo good about it, but now it's decision time, I can only have one thing, not both... Being a bike mechanic for a living was my dream job, self employed would've been a bonus! But if I follow that path, it means staying in Lincolnshire... I guess my mind's made up now, I've had a few hours of happiness q=o(
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Drazic1986 Folkestone UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:14 PM CST : Self Employed?
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It sounds like a job that would suit you, being into bikes and all that, grab it if you get the chance, you dont want to end up in a boring office job or dead end factory job.
GOOD LUCK.
I've got the chance, (as good as) when I mentioned how long I'd been doing mechanics, and what bike's I've worked on, the bloke stopped me from saying anymore, and gave me the interview... not that it matters now... =o(
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scouser london UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:14 PM CST : Self Employed?
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Thanks, but now I've had a sudden change of heart q=o( earlier on, I felt sooooo good about it, but now it's decision time, I can only have one thing, not both... Being a bike mechanic for a living was my dream job, self employed would've been a bonus! But if I follow that path, it means staying in Lincolnshire... I guess my mind's made up now, I've had a few hours of happiness q=o(
They need bike mechanics in Kent too grin
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nikkimay pantheress UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:19 PM CST : Self Employed?
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I've got the chance, (as good as) when I mentioned how long I'd been doing mechanics, and what bike's I've worked on, the bloke stopped me from saying anymore, and gave me the interview... not that it matters now... =o(
i feel bloody awful now an guilty!!blues moping
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Drazic1986 Folkestone UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:21 PM CST : Self Employed?
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Never been self employed Cal, so can't offer any advice. But well done hun and good luck for Suturday wine
Thanks lil, but it's no longer needed q=o
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Drazic1986 Folkestone UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:26 PM CST : Self Employed?
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They need bike mechanics in Kent too grin
Not the same way as they do up here dude, the job had great prospects, The Prince's Trust apparently help you out along the way, I could've made it happen, I figure that there'll always be other opportunity's... I had sooo much confidence earlier, funny, that, how something can boost something so.
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Drazic1986 Folkestone UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:28 PM CST : Self Employed?
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i feel bloody awful now an guilty!!blues moping
Why bunny? You've done nothing wrong. x
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nikkimay pantheress UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:29 PM CST : Self Employed?
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Not the same way as they do up here dude, the job had great prospects, The Prince's Trust apparently help you out along the way, I could've made it happen, I figure that there'll always be other opportunity's... I had sooo much confidence earlier, funny, that, how something can boost something so.
i`m sorry fo throwing the spanner in the works then cal. forget it. blues
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nikkimay pantheress UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:29 PM CST : Self Employed?
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i`m sorry fo throwing the spanner in the works then cal. forget it. blues
i have!
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deborah12 wolverhampton UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:33 PM CST : Self Employed?
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i have!
comfort comfort comfort comfort
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Drazic1986 Folkestone UK
Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:36 PM CST : Self Employed?
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i have!
You haven't! My choice x You may not like me in real life, but you're worth more than any job bunny x I've got my weed plants, I'm still alive, and I have all of my limbs. There's more unfortunate people out there than myself, who don't even have a roof over their heads. At least I have one over mine. It's no good reflecting now, on what I could have had... I may as well reflect upon what I could have x
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