iateyoubutler
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Funny you say that, my long term plan (I`m talking retirement time) was to up sticks and move to Yorkshire as I`ve always held a torch for Yorkshire. Maybe that could happen sooner??
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Pro Tour Punditry
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Oh FFS, not bloody Yorkshire...
iateyoubutler
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Pro Tour Punditry
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You'll spend the rest of your life telling others how great it is while living in miseryWhat have I said??
iateyoubutler
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Ummmmm, ok..............
classic33
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That only applies to those who got it wrong though!
Well at least you are not alone, read the retirement thread and you will see lots of others who hate what they do it did.
I have been lucky in that having very little skills and always being self employed I could make changes and have done so a good few times.
What I did find that the less I did away from work the less I enjoyed work, odd I know but maybe why I like to fill each and every day.
I have been lucky in that having very little skills and always being self employed I could make changes and have done so a good few times.
What I did find that the less I did away from work the less I enjoyed work, odd I know but maybe why I like to fill each and every day.
Fab Foodie
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My story is a bit like @TVC
I went back to the practical side and working closely with customers in their plants. It’s fun, inventive and I get to play with big toys. In addition I get to see a lot of the world for free and in relative luxury.
It’s not without its downsides, but am well paid as a result and very employable.
It’s not that there are not better foodies out there, but I have a good range of technical abilities allied to excellent ‘soft’ skills. It is the latter which have held me in good employment.
So think about what you have to offer as a package. You may not have the paper qualifications, but you may offer something more valuable.
Experience and practical ability is in short supply.
I went back to the practical side and working closely with customers in their plants. It’s fun, inventive and I get to play with big toys. In addition I get to see a lot of the world for free and in relative luxury.
It’s not without its downsides, but am well paid as a result and very employable.
It’s not that there are not better foodies out there, but I have a good range of technical abilities allied to excellent ‘soft’ skills. It is the latter which have held me in good employment.
So think about what you have to offer as a package. You may not have the paper qualifications, but you may offer something more valuable.
Experience and practical ability is in short supply.
Deafie
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What do you mean by "soft skills"? people skills?
BoldonLad
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Go for it, you only have one shot at this life!
But, as another poster pointed out, there is a need to be practical, you need to pay the bills!
I faced a similar decision, in the bad old days, before retirement. I had worked my way up(?) into a Management role, and missed the "actual doing". My solution was to freelance "at the coal face", so, I was back "doing" and away from meetings etc.
Worked for me.
Good luck!
But, as another poster pointed out, there is a need to be practical, you need to pay the bills!
I faced a similar decision, in the bad old days, before retirement. I had worked my way up(?) into a Management role, and missed the "actual doing". My solution was to freelance "at the coal face", so, I was back "doing" and away from meetings etc.
Worked for me.
Good luck!
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
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- Kirton, Devon.
Yes, people skills is one. My customers are from many countries and cultures though my linguistic skills are poor. Also I can get on well with company directors and factory cleaners, both are often equally important in a succesful outcome.
I’m also happy working alone for days on end or in a hot-housed team. I’m happy to endure the rigours of travel, work odd hours and long hours. I pitch-in and get my hands dirty. I’m pretty flexible.
I work hard at maintaining my personal credibility.
Not everybody is happy to do this, but if you are it helps.
Deafie
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Great attitude to work!. This is very much my wifes' approach and it has served her very well indeed. I too always make the effort to treat all the people I have to deal with with respect and never hesitate to share knowledge or go the extra mile to ensure everyone gets what they need. Most of the work I have done this year has come from people that I took care of 20 years ago, although the bastards are no where near as generous as I was!
Slick
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There's truth to that. A good hard days graft would send most looking for cover.Take up paving and driveways..you'll love your job again by Tuesday