sometimes life kicks you in the nuts

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:27 pm

I have spent friday and this morning lining a garage with gib and this afternoon I head out to do a house pre-purchase inspection. I won't hold my breath, but things look promising... especially if I can weasel into doing the house inspections full time.

I still feel gutted with how things went and how I allowed myself to be setup for a big fall, but I am honestly glad I am out of bunnings. Well, the money for minimal effort was nice but it has become too much like an adult version of high school its beyond a joke.

besides, I had already bought all the tools I wanted

NicF · Post by **NicF** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:56 pm

If you can set up as a one man band there are heaps of tax breaks available, so long as you're disciplined with bookkeeping. Lot of niche markets in the building industry too, I've got a mate in Auckland that just builds decks.

Of course, there's always Christchurch. Plenty of building work down here!

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:05 pm

chris wrote:^ Good timing for you to agree?
(Not being a cock)

This is getting too awks for me.
Sorry gaiz.

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:10 pm

MrGrey wrote:I have spent friday and this morning lining a garage with gib and this afternoon I head out to do a house pre-purchase inspection. I won't hold my breath, but things look promising... especially if I can weasel into doing the house inspections full time.

I still feel gutted with how things went and how I allowed myself to be setup for a big fall, but I am honestly glad I am out of bunnings. Well, the money for minimal effort was nice but it has become too much like an adult version of high school its beyond a joke.

besides, I had already bought all the tools I wanted

I WILL HOLD MY BREATH FOR YOU BUDDY!

chris · Post by **chris** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:13 pm

TehAshleigh wrote:
chris wrote:^ Good timing for you to agree?
(Not being a cock)
This is getting too awks for me.
Sorry gaiz.

... Why would this be awkward for you....

I was referring to Furais sump plug falling out?

chris · Post by **chris** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:17 pm

Wow, my karma has dropped to -2. Why? Anyone care to own up?

Organize your own meets.

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:22 pm

chris wrote:
TehAshleigh wrote:
chris wrote:^ Good timing for you to agree?
(Not being a cock)
This is getting too awks for me.
Sorry gaiz.
... Why would this be awkward for you....

I was referring to Furais sump plug falling out?

Haha, calm down matey - it was awkward for me as kieran LITERALLY just saw the joke and messaged me. Was hoping it was a swift joke that he wouldnt have seen. Not the place to be getting angry over nothing, silly. The world doesnt hate you.

chris · Post by **chris** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:25 pm

1. it wasn't a joke and as I stated I wasn't trying to be a cock?

I don't see what you're trying to get at?

Anyway this is getting off topic.

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:33 pm

I'm getting to the same stage as you MrGrey.
I'm the most knowledgeable person in the store i work in, constantly get the highest sales but the boss doesn't care about that, he only wants me there to sell extended warranties which is the hardest item to sell.
New owners of the company have raised the warranty targets out of reach for our small store but I'm still expected to meet them. Also don't get commission if you don't reach the target

I'm so close to quitting

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:37 pm

siren676 wrote:I'm getting to the same stage as you MrGrey.
I'm the most knowledgeable person in the store i work in, constantly get the highest sales but the boss doesn't care about that, he only wants me there to sell extended warranties which is the hardest item to sell.
New owners of the company have raised the warranty targets out of reach for our small store but I'm still expected to meet them. Also don't get commission if you don't reach the target

I'm so close to quitting

Do it!! You are the one with the brains in the company - it will be a huge loss to them. Dont undersell yourself, ever. Lifes too short to do something that doesnt make you happy!

chris · Post by **chris** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:42 pm

Stand up for yourself.

I'll give you an example.

Ashleigh, I was not taking the piss out of Kieran, he's a good guy that I have respect for (Sadly, I don't respect you.) Life gives people shit all the time, you have to work your ass off all the freakin' time. After Kieran blew his headgasket, then his sump bolt, I figured it is a fairly ironic time for him to see this thread.

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:57 pm

chris wrote:Stand up for yourself.

I'll give you an example.

Ashleigh, I was not taking the piss out of Kieran, he's a good guy that I have respect for (Sadly, I don't respect you.) Life gives people shit all the time, you have to work your ass off all the freakin' time. After Kieran blew his headgasket, then his sump bolt, I figured it is a fairly ironic time for him to see this thread.

0.0 lol i dont know why you are angry.

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:38 pm

I really have no idea what is going on, are we filming home and away with MX5's?

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:25 pm

can I be alfie? I bagsies being the old pervy guy who owns the coffee shop.

-=edit=- I haven't seen H & A in over 10 years so I have no idea if he is still around... just sayin'

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:55 pm

SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:03 pm

sprsta wrote:*alfie pic*

You magnificent b@$+@rd

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:21 pm

Hahaha I dunno what's going on, but it looks like we have ourselves one killer cast.

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:28 pm

siren676 wrote:I'm getting to the same stage as you MrGrey.
I'm the most knowledgeable person in the store i work in, constantly get the highest sales but the boss doesn't care about that, he only wants me there to sell extended warranties which is the hardest item to sell.
New owners of the company have raised the warranty targets out of reach for our small store but I'm still expected to meet them. Also don't get commission if you don't reach the target

I'm so close to quitting

About 12 months ago I told my boss to get fucked - Worked in electronics retail. One of the big ones. Ran 2 departments, knew EVERYTHING in the shop, consistently made the biggest commission. I asked for a raise off minimum wage as I felt I was worth more than the retard indian woman who kept selling Sony mem cards with EVERY OTHER CAMERA EXCEPT SONYS!!!

Anyway, he said no, I think you are worth as much as her. Told him to jam it. Getting paid 10k more now in an office job (Albeit I put on 10kg), cruisier... store went to the shit. Boss offered me my job back at 8k more, told him to get fucked. Best feeling ever... Literally said "Get fucked".

It gets better, but don't think retail is all there is for you. It took me 8 months to move into my current role, usual time is 2.5 years...

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:44 pm

Snapfrozen wrote:About 12 months ago I told my boss to get fucked - Worked in electronics retail. One of the big ones. Ran 2 departments, knew EVERYTHING in the shop, consistently made the biggest commission. I asked for a raise off minimum wage as I felt I was worth more than the retard indian woman who kept selling Sony mem cards with EVERY OTHER CAMERA EXCEPT SONYS!!!

Anyway, he said no, I think you are worth as much as her. Told him to jam it. Getting paid 10k more now in an office job (Albeit I put on 10kg), cruisier... store went to the shit. Boss offered me my job back at 8k more, told him to get fucked. Best feeling ever... Literally said "Get fucked".

It gets better, but don't think retail is all there is for you. It took me 8 months to move into my current role, usual time is 2.5 years...

Exactly how im feeling at the moment, work at dse btw. When i leave they wont know what half the stuff does as ive set up 90% of the display models/security systems there.
Really want to get away from electronics and into something automotive based like repco or a mechanic apprenticeship.

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:54 pm

I will make my suggestion short and sweet siren,

fuck retail, get your hands dirty

oh and sprsta, that pic made my day!

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:07 pm

MrGrey wrote:can I be alfie? I bagsies being the old pervy guy who owns the coffee shop.

-=edit=- I haven't seen H & A in over 10 years so I have no idea if he is still around... just sayin'

Thats half the cast sorted, now we just need a Colleen to pull up in an MX5 'Yoohoo only me'

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 8:39 am

Skilfil wrote:
MrGrey wrote:can I be alfie? I bagsies being the old pervy guy who owns the coffee shop.

-=edit=- I haven't seen H & A in over 10 years so I have no idea if he is still around... just sayin'
Thats half the cast sorted, now we just need a Colleen to pull up in an MX5 'Yoohoo only me'

i vote cole.

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:51 am

MrGrey wrote:I will make my suggestion short and sweet siren,

fuck retail, get your hands dirty

oh and sprsta, that pic made my day!

Or just say fuck you boss and start your own company worked out for me

sometimes life kicks you in the nuts

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