HanoiVillan Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Chindie said: I've never thought of writing as a job in all honesty, but I do enjoy it. I don't think I've ever thought of my writing as anything more than good, certainly not enough to get paid for it. Thanks, appreciate the thoughts (and feedback, I guess!) - I'll look into Copify, I don't have much to lose giving it a go I guess. Thanks again FWIW I completely agree with @Frobisher and think it's a very good idea. You're an extremely good writer. Nobody on this site is better at explaining their opinions IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Xela Posted September 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: Nobody on this site is better at explaining their opinions IMO. Pooligan's film reviews FTW 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Xela said: Pooligan's film reviews FTW Actually, you're right, I can't believe I forgot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Chindie said: I've never thought of writing as a job in all honesty, but I do enjoy it. I don't think I've ever thought of my writing as anything more than good, certainly not enough to get paid for it. Thanks, appreciate the thoughts (and feedback, I guess!) - I'll look into Copify, I don't have much to lose giving it a go I guess. Thanks again You’re an excellent writer, mate. Much better than a lot of people who are being paid decent money to write. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted September 8, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2019 13 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: FWIW I completely agree with @Frobisher and think it's a very good idea. You're an extremely good writer. Nobody on this site is better at explaining their opinions IMO. Yep, absolutely agree with you both. I've thought for a while now that @Chindieshould have a crack at writing professionally. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted September 8, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2019 Err, thanks all. I'm surprised people think my writing is good enough. Definitely an eye opener. Food for thought. Thanks all again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, Chindie said: Err, thanks all. I'm surprised people think my writing is good enough. Definitely an eye opener. Food for thought. Thanks all again. For balance, I think you're an absolute humongous dog Todd of a man. Edited September 9, 2019 by lapal_fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted September 9, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2019 Well the Copify thing was a failure. So there's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 On 04/09/2019 at 12:11, StefanAVFC said: I'm looking for something else, as I'm moving in with my girlfriend in another city. However, **** 3 month notice period. 3 whole months. Meaning if I don't find anything by end of september, I can't start anything until February. Worried it'll be a big putoff for employers and it's delaying my plans too. I think I'll end up staying and working from the other office. I spoke with my boss about my concerns and it looks like he wants me to lead a project to almost double our team, reshape it and I'll get more money. Just need to run it by our big boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Just landed a year-long gig earning half as much again as the last job 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) Here's one I worked freelance and self employed for something like 8 years, and then last year I felt bored and tired of it all, almost like I needed a change. I'd been looking to move away from where live and I've got a massive soft spot for Devon (as @markavfc40 knows!) and started looking for jobs there - from about March this year. A few opportunities came up but they weren't quite right. As I said, I'd spent a long time getting bored and needing a change, but the roles being offered would mean a lot of freelance jobs. For more background on my feelings/what went on on my life, I posted in the mental health thread a few months back. Anyhow, I was offered a job in July, on the South coast, and it's wonderful, I get to come up with ideas and share news about how this charity helps vulnerable people. It's amazing and it means I can give something back. As @bickster will tell you, I was a bit of a hotheaded clearing in the woods when young. And now I just want to give back. So, this job is awesome (apart from the hour ferry journey there and back), but I can't stop thinking about relocating to the South Devon area, it's like a little bug in my brain and it's a place where I actually feel at home, it's like a magnet. I also don't want to let the charity down and I do love the work. I used to walk out on things too easily when younger, and I don't want to do that. What do I do? Edited September 30, 2019 by avfcDJ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 23 hours ago, avfcDJ said: Here's one I worked freelance and self employed for something like 8 years, and then last year I felt bored and tired of it all, almost like I needed a change. I'd been looking to move away from where live and I've got a massive soft spot for Devon (as @markavfc40 knows!) and started looking for jobs there - from about March this year. A few opportunities came up but they weren't quite right. As I said, I'd spent a long time getting bored and needing a change, but the roles being offered would mean a lot of freelance jobs. For more background on my feelings/what went on on my life, I posted in the mental health thread a few months back. Anyhow, I was offered a job in July, on the South coast, and it's wonderful, I get to come up with ideas and share news about how this charity helps vulnerable people. It's amazing and it means I can give something back. As @bickster will tell you, I was a bit of a hotheaded clearing in the woods when young. And now I just want to give back. So, this job is awesome (apart from the hour ferry journey there and back), but I can't stop thinking about relocating to the South Devon area, it's like a little bug in my brain and it's a place where I actually feel at home, it's like a magnet. I also don't want to let the charity down and I do love the work. I used to walk out on things too easily when younger, and I don't want to do that. What do I do? Sounds like the kind of opportunity that will haunt you if you don't take it. Better to do something like that if you can than have it burn away at you if you find you can't in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 On 30/09/2019 at 09:19, avfcDJ said: Here's one I worked freelance and self employed for something like 8 years, and then last year I felt bored and tired of it all, almost like I needed a change. I'd been looking to move away from where live and I've got a massive soft spot for Devon (as @markavfc40 knows!) and started looking for jobs there - from about March this year. A few opportunities came up but they weren't quite right. As I said, I'd spent a long time getting bored and needing a change, but the roles being offered would mean a lot of freelance jobs. For more background on my feelings/what went on on my life, I posted in the mental health thread a few months back. Anyhow, I was offered a job in July, on the South coast, and it's wonderful, I get to come up with ideas and share news about how this charity helps vulnerable people. It's amazing and it means I can give something back. As @bickster will tell you, I was a bit of a hotheaded clearing in the woods when young. And now I just want to give back. So, this job is awesome (apart from the hour ferry journey there and back), but I can't stop thinking about relocating to the South Devon area, it's like a little bug in my brain and it's a place where I actually feel at home, it's like a magnet. I also don't want to let the charity down and I do love the work. I used to walk out on things too easily when younger, and I don't want to do that. What do I do? Take another job, hate it after only a few months in and regret letting the chance pass you by. Or Move to an area you like with a job you enjoy. What was the question again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted October 3, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2019 I got asked today by the boss if I fancy looking after his Group whilst he takes 2 weeks leave. Basically, he's asking me to be responsible for ~80 staff (over 5 teams) and be his representative at upper management meetings and such like. I've only been in my post as a Team Leader since May (formally), and whilst I think I'm doing OK, this gives me the heeby jeebies!* *I take it as a huge vote of confidence and whilst I'm not looking forward to it (at all), I'll accept this challenge! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 3 hours ago, trekka said: I got asked today by the boss if I fancy looking after his Group whilst he takes 2 weeks leave. Basically, he's asking me to be responsible for ~80 staff (over 5 teams) and be his representative at upper management meetings and such like. I've only been in my post as a Team Leader since May (formally), and whilst I think I'm doing OK, this gives me the heeby jeebies!* *I take it as a huge vote of confidence and whilst I'm not looking forward to it (at all), I'll accept this challenge! Embrace it, they obviously rate you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 11 hours ago, mikeyp102 said: Embrace it, they obviously rate you Or he's being set up to carry the can for a not yet disclosed cockup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Hard to say, two angles, one of the 'seize the opportunity' sort - will look good, raise your profile and be something you document at pay reviews etc. The other angle is 'getting mugged off for two weeks' and you're not really going to gain anything from it. Ultimately in my experience I've experienced both of those 'angles' so it takes some skill to pick and choose when to step up and when to just do the job you are paid for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Just now, Dr_Pangloss said: Hard to say, two angles, one of the 'seize the opportunity' sort - will look good, raise your profile and be something you document at pay reviews etc. The other angle is 'getting mugged off for two weeks' and you're not really going to gain anything from it. Ultimately in my experience I've experienced both of those 'angles' so it takes some skill to pick and choose when to step up and when to just do the job you are paid for. Yea there is that. For me, I'd do it. It's 2 weeks and if everything goes tits up, you have that experience for future jobs or whatever. My only worry would be if they keep giving you this superior work, for the same wages on a rolling basis, then you're not getting paid for the grade. As I said, make sure it's only for the term, be grateful that you've been considered, but position yourself where you look after you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I am pondering a move from geo engineering to property development. Any one switched areas and been happy with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 2 hours ago, KenjiOgiwara said: I am pondering a move from geo engineering to property development. Any one switched areas and been happy with it? Is that why you've been acting like a word removed for so long? You've been practicing for being a property developer? It all makes so much sense now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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