Will Arnold Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 just thinking about my future and what makes me happy etc..i'd rather have a basic job, in a basic shop or similar, with plenty of time to do my favourite sport. than have a job that i'm all tied into, i.e. an owner of a large company.this is because i get my happyness from doing sports and stuff, and i guess i'd rather have more free time to do these things, and less pay. rather than high pay and no sporting time.what are your views on the matter? Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessell Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Both would be nice, i get enough and still have time to ride i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-BAD Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 (edited) go on the dole and ride all you like no seriosly, set up your own internet buisness or an ebay shop or somat like that? just finding something to sell though,pretty simple. You can work before and after you ride then Edited April 22, 2006 by T-BAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Get paid for doing your sport?Thats what I want, but it won't be happening lol.Basic job sounds good.Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxrider Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 (edited) Fireman? Lots of money and lots of free time, also become a sparky or something like that aswell then that = 2x the money and you preety much choose when you work. Edited April 22, 2006 by manxrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted April 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 this all comes about really because i'm almost finnished my college course but really behind with work...i know it seems childish to quit at this stage, but i simply can't keep up with the amount of work at the moment. it sucks balls!! what are your views?Willp.s. thanks for the replies so-far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 I'll tell you know, i'd lay down all my limbs to live my dream job. Running my own web design studio, employing a small yet highly experienced team, working all hours of the day having no time for anything else and be able to live comfortably.One day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 I'll tell you know, i'd lay down all my limbs to live my dream job. Running my own web design studio, employing a small yet highly experienced team, working all hours of the day having no time for anything else and be able to live comfortably.One day.Where does that living bit some into yours though?I will be going for a basic job as Im shite at most stuff and don't plan on going to uni. I am also leaving my college course this year and also a bit behind but Im going to be sticking it out for the sake of a month or so.I hae applied for some jobs, only including an Enquiry Officer for the Firearms Dept of the Police Service.Get looking at some jobs Will and you will actually be surprised you more than meet the criteria for some pretty good jobs as far as thing go. I know I was surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 not that unrealistic simon. would just take a bit of planning and effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsriderjim Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 im a block paver work 8-4 have time to ride still pays alot to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 I want a fair bit of money when im an adult, so I plan on doing college then uni and getting a good job in something that i like, rather than a good job which pays well but i hate. Also want to run a few small buisness for extra money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camster911 Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 13 years old at the moment and have my career sorted for life Frame company (unittrials) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendee Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 13 years old at the moment and have my career sorted for life Frame company (unittrials)not if there shit. and im not saying they will be but chances are they will be.i just want a niec job house an kids and shit the usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Good thread WillIm hapy at morrisons at the moment, because all the staff are friendly and all the equivalent "major" issues are still quite topical. The job is easy (boring as shit but still easy) and I could do it for the rest of life.......but...they'd always be a side of me saying "FFS you've got GCSE's, AS levels (and hopefully A levels) A GNVQ and you're doing the same job that a high school drop out is doing: Why aren't you something better?"In my opinion though Will, I think you're looking at this from the wrong angle. You're saying that the job can't conflict with trials, but why don't you try and find a way of earning money to ride trials? I don't know much but how about a demo company for extreme sports? I know at some events they always want something eye catching for younger people? meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 I've been thinking about this a bit recently.It's much nicer to do something you enjoy and care about (which I do) but the problem is that other people also enjoy it - which means you can be replaced easily - which means you have to put in extra work to discourage bosses from replacing you. It's not too painful because you like your job but it really buggers the rest of your life up. I sometimes think I'd like to do work that didn't mean much to me - labouring or being a postman - something like that. It'd keep my stress levels down and give me more time for missus and bikes - I've had good times doing it when I was at school/college but I dont know how long I could keep it up without going completely mental (I need stimulation or I start burning things and hitting people) I'd definitely advise finishing whatever education you started, dropping out is a waste of the time you already put in. If you fail a module or something then redo it the next year. Once you start working you'll probably never get the chance to go back and get more education, there just won't be time - so while somebody's willing to subsidise you as a student you should make the most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 (edited) Its called making commitments, some people take to it, some don't.You won't be riding bikes forever, face it. One day you'll have a wife and some kids, do you want to keep them happy, flash car, nice house, luxuries?As you grow up you'll have more and more commitments to pay out for, meaning you won't be able to have a hobby because you couldn't afford to keep it going. Life is what you make it, if your lucky and loaded, you can do what the f**k you want, travel the world.Others are inbetween (us) and have some money, but are not flat broke, we can travel the world, do what we want but we just have to be daring enough to do it, and ensure we have the resources to do it and not feel the effects for years to come.Others are flat broke, shit, dead end, routine job...no hobbies because they can't afford to, shit car, lazy fat wife, shitty house in a shitty area...they do that all their lives getting poorer and poorer.Basic Job = Boring basic life.You can get anything you want, you just have to work for it. Simon for example, someone said how will you 'live'? A good business runs smoothly and if done right will run itself, but it will take a hell of a lot of motivation and effort, which Simon has. So good for him, I hope he makes it.If Simon makes it, he'll own you with his bank statements and still have time for his hobbies. Edited April 23, 2006 by anzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb88 Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 I would love to have a small watersport business in some hot foreign country on a nice beach, havin enough money to live comfortably with food etc. and no need for luxurys, just enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Would I be right in saying though Will that you're currently doing this job, and having loads of free time, but living at home? You seem to spend quite a bit on bikes 'n' stuff, and try out new setups or whatever, but when you're actually living alone, if you've got bugger all money from doing a shitty job, you're going to be constrained quite a bit to what you can actually do. Struggling month to month to pay bills, buy food, sort out other living costs, then cover your car-running costs, then your bike isn't a super fun way to live. You can get better paying jobs that you can aim towards which aren't going to suddenly mean you have no free time. My brother, for example, is doing the job that he loves, is getting a decent wage from it, and still gets to ride quite a lot. He does 9-5 working at a lab in Langley near London, and he loves it. He's moved up now so he's supervisor/head of the lab section he works in, so why not aim a little higher? You're obviously not thick as shit or anything, so why not just try aiming a bit higher first? Having spoken to people round here who've just done the whole only working at a supermarket thing for like 15 years or whatever, you'll pretty much just have regrets. Why not try and push yourself a bit? When you're older and looking back on it, if you've held back for a load of the time just to do a fairly crappy job that you're just doing to earn money, it's not going to give you a great sense of achievement or accomplishment or anything. I really like my job at a supermarket at the moment, I get on super well with everyone and the money's good, but I'd hate to think it would be all I'd do for the rest of my life. There's so much out there in the world to do, so why just go "this will just about let me live comfortably" and leave it at that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Might just be my current environment/lifestyle, but i'm looking at going full out corporate wanker style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme_biker0 Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Might just be my current environment/lifestyle, but i'm looking at going full out corporate wanker style.Good on you buddy, join the club . Having said that, it's all good being the only accountant in the firm that is into extreme sports, it's a good conversation starter, which is important when networking. Although football is always a better one! I'd also like to point out that I don't feel pressured at all to drop my biking for my job either. Everyone needs something to do outside of work, and biking is perfect. Keeps you fit, enjoyable, and doesnt interfere with your career (so long as you don't smash your face up too much, they arent too keen on that!).The prospects of my job are good, and I'm proud that I've carried on working hard in school along side my biking to get to where I am. There's no way I'd advise giving up on your career 'because it interferes with your biking', because that is bullshit. If you end up in a crap job chances are it will be similar hours but less pay, so you may end up stuggling to fund your hobbies, whatever they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 At the moment we've got different priorities in our lives. What matters is to earn some money, spend it on the car/bike and ride trials all day long. In 10/15 years (depending on how old you are now) you will have a family and with a stroke of luck some kids. Neither your wife nor the kids will want their dad to work in a supermarket. And you my friend won't be interested in biketrials any more. This passion will slowly deteriorate while you start spending more and more time at work for your family to lead a happy life. These are things only a few of us can probably imagine, I can't, I couldn't be bothered to have a family, I'd just like to ride, drink, sleep and sit on this forum. But things do change. Almost all of us will be married. At the moment: job = money money = fulfilling your urges This simple equation will get much more complicated in the future, you'll have to think about many other things before you can spend money on your necessities. But yes, for now I agree with you. I couldn't care less what I'd be doing as long as I have lots of free time and get payed fairly well, which over here is impossible. Yet all of you have a choice of what you want to do and that's very lucky. If I stay in Poland after finishing uni (which is doubtful) and get a very good job, I'll be earning monthly as much as I'll earn at the Wimbledon Championships this year over a period of two weeks. Just something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Ive been thinking about this recently too. I dont want to become a workaholic i dont really want a massive house or uber expensive cars. As long as i can afford a house with a garage and not be stuggleing for money i think ill be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 I work hard, I play hard. Cheesy, but it's true It's a really good thing to do to switch off after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 hey mate good thread... i'm kinda glad theres a thread like this cause im kinda f**ked up about all of this right now... im almost 16, doing my gcse's in about a month, and haven't dont half as much revision as i should have, infact i've done none whatsoever which means that i have a slim chance of passing unless i revise like f**k in the next month.when i think of the future it kinda scares me abit, where will i be in 5-10 years? what job will i be doing? who will i be, will i be the same person i am today? will i have kids... will i be a failure? ok waaaaay to far, noone knows what the future will bring,me, whether i be a dentist of a fireman is up to in 5 years time i will be 20 with a job, a car and maybe even i house, its scary when i think about it... does anyone else get this?yeah i'd like to have a stress free job and a care free lifestyle, but at the same time i want to have a well paying job and a responsiblity for my ?wife? and ?children?cheers Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank_rider Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 I'm afraid i'm gonna have to say i'm not settling for a basic job. In my final year of a 4 (+placement year) degree and have got a job sorted working for Xerox (make photocopiers etc) in the product development centre. Definately not basic, however i don't want to let it take over my life so it won't. It means i'll be able to comfortably afford what i want, and still have free time to partake in other activities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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