26 years employed

[champs08]

And tomorrow I hand in my notice to go on my own.

Scary. Got a mortgage, wife, two kids and normal debts.

But the cultures changed for the worse in my business, I work 60-70 hours every week and it’s slowly making me ill.

The decision to do it has taken a fair while, but the realisation that I can work for myself and not have to have meetings about meetings and work within a bunch of political animals is a massive pull. I’ve grown to hate where I work because of wnkrs that care about no one else than there selves.

Sadly, I will leave behind 6 members of my team that have shown great loyalty to me and the business over the past 4 years. This will be difficult.

Has anyone got any experience of this on here?

 

[whiskylion]

And tomorrow I hand in my notice to go on my own.

Scary. Got a mortgage, wife, two kids and normal debts.

But the cultures changed for the worse in my business, I work 60-70 hours every week and it’s slowly making me ill.

The decision to do it has taken a fair while, but the realisation that I can work for myself and not have to have meetings about meetings and work within a bunch of political animals is a massive pull. I’ve grown to hate where I work because of wnkrs that care about no one else than there selves.

Sadly, I will leave behind 6 members of my team that have shown great loyalty to me and the business over the past 4 years. This will be difficult.

Has anyone got any experience of this on here?

Yes. Working in Fleet Street.

Then quit to become world's first full-time whisky writer. Huge gamble. That was 30 years ago next year...

Good luck!

And if anyone asks you what the Dickens you are doing, just say you have Great Eggspectations....

 

[champs08]

Yes. Working in Fleet Street.

Then quit to become world's first full-time whisky writer. Huge gamble. That was 30 years ago next year...

Good luck!

And if anyone asks you what the Dickens you are doing, just say you have Great Eggspectations....

Thanks.

This time next year Rodney

 

[Lionz]

Best of luck champs......... reach for the stars or you'll never get off the ground some smart arse once said.

 

[northern lion]

Champs, good luck to you, in whatever business you are in. You only get one life. If you hate what you are doing and it’s making you ill, then you have done the right thing. If things take off, then recruit some of your old team.

 

[whiskylion]

Thanks.

This time next year Rodney

Staying in the same game?

 

[champs08]

Best of luck champs......... reach for the stars or you'll never get off the ground some smart arse once said.

Thanks

If the last year has taught me anything, happiness and family is the priority. I’m fortunate that hard work was bred into me from a very young age, so a little luck is all I need with what I know.

 

[jards]

Best of luck mate.

 

[champs08]

Staying in the same game?

Back into meat mate. Trading with all of my old contacts in the UK and around Europe. Fortunately it’s easier to get products into the mainland than out ATM. I’m partnering up with a fella that’s been asking me to do it for a couple of years, so it’s a well known path - I just want to give it a go so I don’t regret it in later life.

 

[champs08]

Champs, good luck to you, in whatever business you are in. You only get one life. If you hate what you are doing and it’s making you ill, then you have done the right thing. If things take off, then recruit some of your old team.

Great shout, thanks.

 

[obeney]

Best of luck Champs. Be positive.

 

[midway lion]

Good luck mate. It sounds like it's the right thing for you and your family.

 

[Eamon Dunphys tackle]

Best wishes to you and the family Champs. Hope it all turns out fine for you.

 

[BigPaul]

Good luck, Champs.
I wish you all the very best of luck.

 

[waterloowacker]

Great shout, thanks.

Yeah agree, you still got my number ?

 

[hardleyse16]

No experience myself, I’m still on the treadmill, but I know from others that a good accountant is a valuable asset.

 

[BrianLion]

And tomorrow I hand in my notice to go on my own.

Scary. Got a mortgage, wife, two kids and normal debts.

But the cultures changed for the worse in my business, I work 60-70 hours every week and it’s slowly making me ill.

The decision to do it has taken a fair while, but the realisation that I can work for myself and not have to have meetings about meetings and work within a bunch of political animals is a massive pull. I’ve grown to hate where I work because of wnkrs that care about no one else than there selves.

Sadly, I will leave behind 6 members of my team that have shown great loyalty to me and the business over the past 4 years. This will be difficult.

Has anyone got any experience of this on here?

Good luck

 

[Wippa]

Good luck mate.

Work to live don’t live to work. that’s my old motto.

 

[cold blow]

Get a good accountant and make sure you pay national insurance for your pension.

Your Tax must be paid (they take no prisoners) and why you need a good accountant. Put money aside if you can for Tax, Holidays and time off work (sick)
There will be tough times, if you get through them you will be ok.

Good luck mate.

 

[Lions21]

Your decision will probably make the other staff evaluate their own situations as well. If they try to keep you by offering more money ask them “why am I worth more today than I was yesterday”. It’s difficult to depart but you will feel relieved once it’s done as you must have been pissed off for a while now. As said by the others above, your health and well-being is much more important to both you and your family. Let us know how you get on and good luck Champs.