pikesta 54 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 been a plasterer for the last 10 years, helps bein self employed because your your own boss. people have said to me you should be well off but i love my hunting and would rather hunt than slog it out at non stop. im happy if the bills are paid fridge is full and ive got diesel money to get out... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
border lad 1,047 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 TOMO, THIS IS OFF THE TOPIC, I travelled since I was a 15 yearold boy, made a few bob on the shetlands 1977. before I went to south africa, and all Scotland got out of England, was poverty, suckin the Hind tit, NOW THE BOOT IS ON THE OTHER FOOT, and westminster is quaking, the jewel in the crown is leaving, wait and see October 2014, and before you all start shouting down my throat, just look at the inventions that has come out of this little country, quite simple just google and read, back to rabbits and Hares, I really enjoyed my work, in the 60s it was great times, and the country was buzzing, and work for all who wanted to work, but from 1972 we have been on a downward, spirral, (((( and the levi is dry, bye bye, miss American pie, why would people worry about Scotland going its own way, if we are such a drain on the economy, you would think if that is the case, they would be pleased to get rid off the bad apple, enjoy your day Lads, 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lukehunt 15 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 thanks for all the replys lads its really interesting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brookie 1,193 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 TOMO, THIS IS OFF THE TOPIC, I travelled since I was a 15 yearold boy, made a few bob on the shetlands 1977. before I went to south africa, and all Scotland got out of England, was poverty, suckin the Hind tit, NOW THE BOOT IS ON THE OTHER FOOT, and westminster is quaking, the jewel in the crown is leaving, wait and see October 2014, and before you all start shouting down my throat, just look at the inventions that has come out of this little country, quite simple just google and read, back to rabbits and Hares, I really enjoyed my work, in the 60s it was great times, and the country was buzzing, and work for all who wanted to work, but from 1972 we have been on a downward, spirral, (((( and the levi is dry, bye bye, miss American pie, why would people worry about Scotland going its own way, if we are such a drain on the economy, you would think if that is the case, they would be pleased to get rid off the bad apple, enjoy your day Lads, good post ian 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Oh don't encourage max lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Electrician 32 years work 10 on 3 off 5 on 3 off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Was an electrical fitter in a nuclear power station for 23 yrs, then jacked it to go offshore, Work as an Electrical tech,authority on an FPSO (converted oil tanker) Work 2 on 3 off, not bad,, but I won`t be doing that forever,, aiming for debt free cheap living in a few years,, had enough of the pressure and want a simplel life, just got to learn to give up the fast cars etc lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Wish you all the best in your plans rake. f**k working till 65 then dropping down dead. Make what you can and then retire and enjoy it mate, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Cheers bud,, don`t think I will retire,, just maybe find somit more rewarding to do,, maybe not make the cash, but I`ve had 30 yrs of the electrical trade and it`s a bit pissy now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 There a hardly a job left that's enjoyable rake. There all f****d by hs and idiot managers. If I win that lottery I'd be off. Ill still be f*****g off if Scotland gets independence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tandors 888 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Do 100 mile round trip every day for 15k p/a in an office could be worse i suppose. Border lad the fact your from the borders suggest your more rhan likely of english decent any way ever heard of the harrying of the north by william the conqueror? english lands went further north than they do now edinburgh was an english city. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,030 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 work as a plasterer for 30 odd years try and work as little as i can so i can work my dogs working in the insulation systems on the high rise flats decent enough money so try and do 3 days heading of just now for 4 days hunting up at my caravan f--k work get the bills paid then hunt lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cookiemonsterandmerlin Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I started work as a little wanker and worked my way up to be the biggest wanker still it pays well and have earned the right to type shit all day on THL due to hard work rather than claiming benefits. ATB Cookie 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 been a plasterer for the last 10 years, helps bein self employed because your your own boss. people have said to me you should be well off but i love my hunting and would rather hunt than slog it out at non stop. im happy if the bills are paid fridge is full and ive got diesel money to get out... my sentiments too. i'm a self employed carpenter and i make sure the bills are paid and theres plenty of food and the rest of the time is for hunting and my animals. life is too short to waste it doing something you don't enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robbo 804 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 im an electrician and have been self employed for the last 5 years. Had plenty of work in yorkshire but have just moved to cornwall and am not finding much down here so i have to waste my days fishing and going out with the dogs. its hell lol. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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