barneybrendan Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 a company rang me today as a friend had given him my number ,wanted me to go down right away for an informal interview.So i went right down and walked around the site with him and he basicly said if you want the job let me know by the end of the day.Its driving a loading shovel ,all be it an old volvo which is a dinosaur. The pay isnt great ,take home about £300 a week with minimal bonus upto £400 with a good bonus.Also the company provides bupa health care and a pention plan.The thing is i was starting to get the word out a bit more with my mobile welding and things might take off with that.Then i think a job right now could help as its a regular income and i could do welding weekends,or evenings. I have rang them back now to tell them i will start next monday .Just thought i would share the news with some friends,maybe this year will give me the break i have been waiting for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice one mate, hope all goes well for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Good to hear it mate hope things turn round for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Sounds good I reckon you're definately best off with a good, steady job and doing your welding in your own time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Sounds good I reckon you're definately best off with a good, steady job and doing your welding in your own time. I'd take definite income over potential income, given the current climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice one. Hope it all works out okay for you Do they have any other jobs going near B'ham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Well done bud, definately the right decision, do the welding in your spare time A weekly income has got to be a better option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Best of luck dude. You never know, the Volvo being an old girl might give plenty of trouble so you can whip the welder out there and get paid twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriella Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Great news Brendy congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 The more i thought about it the more it seemed the best thing to do,At the end of the day i can always quit the job later down the line, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Great news Brendy congratulations. Brendy ha ha my mum the only one that has ever called me that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulley Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 That's awesome mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Congratulations mate, it is without a doubt the best thing to do. As you said the welding will be extra work which you can do as & when you have time, at least you have a steady income Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 have to do a weeks trial which is what i wanted anyway to see if i liked the job.But im sure everything will be fine as i used to drive heavy plant when i worked in the quarry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice one Barn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 have to do a weeks trial which is what i wanted anyway to see if i liked the job.But im sure everything will be fine as i used to drive heavy plant when i worked in the quarry Good plan and good decision on taking the regular money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Good plan and good decision on taking the regular money. I had to put the whole family first and the regular income couldnt be refused,If the wage was only a couple hundred a week then i probably would of not taken it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy James Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Congratulations buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 It's not like you have to stop the welding though, you can always do this in your spare time (or teach the missus ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Awesome news mate. Does this mean your going to knock more walls down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice one BarneyB. Good decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Its driving a loading shovel ,all be it an old volvo which is a dinosaur. Great news BB - well done mate and it sounds quite interesting too. Best of luck for Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Glad to hear this dude, I would always go with a secure income over a gamble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 well done chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice one Barney and plus there is always weekends and nights for welding, Thanks again for offering to do my cradle/fork as well which was a nice offer to get off people I don't know. My mate who is a mechanic works on Saturdays to boost his weekly income so maybe that would be a good way for you to earn a nice bonus on top of a regular pay packet as well, Either way good luck and I hope it works out well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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