Had the same thing a few years back. Told them I wanted out and why, they gave me a a golden hand shake (so I couldn't sue them for making me ill) and Wessex Home Services was set up and I haven't looked back. Every day is different and i'm me own boss.
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well i'm off work sick today
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Posted 02 June 2007 - 07:07 am
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Posted 02 June 2007 - 08:30 am
QUOTE(SteveGlover @ Fri 1st Jun 2007, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry to hear that Wicky. Nil Illigitimi Carborundum - don't let the b*stards grind you down.
Steve's got it right - a fine engineer's term!
Take a wee bit of your holiday and listen to Mole's story and the problems and look at the problem through her eyes. We're ALL on that fine balance between coping and insanity - doesn't take much to tip you over - sleep deprivation being an easy cause, somehow all the problems seem worse at 4 in the morning!!!
The job will still be the same when you get back Wicky, so the only thing that can change is how you approach it - it's a sad fact that the less conscientous workers are the ones who are less stressed cos they don't give a fuck.
As to the Tree Surgeon career change - why not go for it - you and the other 2 fellas will make a grand job of it........
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Posted 02 June 2007 - 08:40 am
Having been there myself about six months back I have been wanting to post a reply
a) to let you know its not your fault
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b) to offer some support
However I have just read Dandy's post and to be honest there's nothing to add, I could not have put it better myself.
Well articulated Dandy.
Enjoy your break and try to forget about work. All the best.
a) to let you know its not your fault
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b) to offer some support
However I have just read Dandy's post and to be honest there's nothing to add, I could not have put it better myself.
Well articulated Dandy.
Enjoy your break and try to forget about work. All the best.
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Posted 02 June 2007 - 10:23 am
Interesting collective here. I've heard the TDM described as "the bike for those who needn't prove anything to anybody", but since we've all got similar stories to tell (including me) about sensitivity, conscientiouness and depression, maybe it's "the bike for people who can face the facts and choose their lifestyle" or something like that?
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Posted 02 June 2007 - 01:14 pm
QUOTE(Pict @ Sat 2nd Jun 2007, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it's "the bike for people who can face the facts and choose their lifestyle" or something like that?
That's very deep and meaningful Pict, er, what does it mean?
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Posted 02 June 2007 - 05:15 pm
QUOTE(SteveGlover @ Sat 2nd Jun 2007, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's very deep and meaningful Pict, er, what does it mean?
Dunno really - just seemed spooky that everyone was joining in on the stress experience thing.
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Posted 02 June 2007 - 07:57 pm
If you haven't passed out from stress at least once in your life yer not really trying.
Wick, just take yourself a rest, got any holiday time you can use? Pamper yourself.
Feck the company, go get yerself a steam and a massage, take care of #1.
Wick, just take yourself a rest, got any holiday time you can use? Pamper yourself.
Feck the company, go get yerself a steam and a massage, take care of #1.
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Posted 02 June 2007 - 08:31 pm
QUOTE(tdm850rider @ Sat 2nd Jun 2007, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you haven't passed out from stress at least once in your life yer not really trying.
Well at least we're defined as the triers then
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Posted 02 June 2007 - 08:40 pm
I think of the TDM as a bike that appeals to 'grown ups' - nothing to do with age. To be 'grown up' you have to have lived a bit which is possibly why so many of us can understand what wicky is going through.
Having said that it would be interesting to know what the average age of planet carpe was!
Having said that it would be interesting to know what the average age of planet carpe was!
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Posted 02 June 2007 - 09:02 pm
QUOTE(TeDeum @ Sat 2nd Jun 2007, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Having said that it would be interesting to know what the average age of planet carpe was!
Too many of us are at that sort of age where we would prefer not to reveal such sensitive information.
Hope yer feelin better wicky.
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Posted 02 June 2007 - 09:47 pm
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Having said that it would be interesting to know what the average age of planet carpe was!
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 09:33 am
QUOTE(dapleb @ Sat 2nd Jun 2007, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WooHoo, that means I'm classed as a youngster on here
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 02:43 pm
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Sun 3rd Jun 2007, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WooHoo, that means I'm classed as a youngster on here
i'm 27, what does that make me?
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Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 02:46 pm
QUOTE(Toneski @ Sun 3rd Jun 2007, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i'm 27, what does that make me?
A fibber
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 04:31 pm
QUOTE(TeDeum @ Sat 2nd Jun 2007, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think of the TDM as a bike that appeals to 'grown ups' - nothing to do with age. To be 'grown up' you have to have lived a bit which is possibly why so many of us can understand what wicky is going through.
Thanks TeDeum - that's pretty much the sense of what I was trying to say.
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 05:02 pm
QUOTE(TDMTAM @ Sun 3rd Jun 2007, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A fibber
TAM
TAM
lol, no really. april 1980
you ol'bassad
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My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 05:39 pm
QUOTE(Toneski @ Sun 3rd Jun 2007, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
lol, no really. april 1980
you ol'bassad
you ol'bassad
You must have had a harder paper round than me & I am only 35.
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 06:15 pm
Sure I'm only 28, and I look nearly as old as Dandy, and he's 87 
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 06:38 pm
QUOTE(Emmett @ Sun 3rd Jun 2007, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
and I look nearly as old as Dandy, and he's 87
Though he was 107
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Edited by TDMTAM, 03 June 2007 - 06:39 pm.
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Only a Biker knows why a Dog sticks it head out the car window
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 06:46 pm
QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Fri 1st Jun 2007, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
too be honest it's stress 
bloody job has changed sooooo much over the last 4 years and we (the engineers) are being run ragged and have to attain these ridiculous targets which you have to "duck and dive" to meet
bloody job has changed sooooo much over the last 4 years and we (the engineers) are being run ragged and have to attain these ridiculous targets which you have to "duck and dive" to meet(back to topic)
Wicky, I kind of know where your coming from but you break away should help clear your head, then think about it when you come back from you holibags.
me I'm now on the look out for a new job, or should i say company, I like my job as a heating engineer, like the guys I work with but the company stinks. No desent work, lack of orginisation more paperwork & they are checking the trakers in the van agianst timesheet & Q any discrepencies. ime to go for me!
Anyhow have a good holiday & chill out.
TAM
Edited by TDMTAM, 03 June 2007 - 06:47 pm.
2008 TDM 900 in BLACK, MRA Vario, DL handguards & more to come
1994 TDM 850 mkI Silver, with Blueflame end can, Gone to a new owner & I kinda miss her!
Only a Biker knows why a Dog sticks it head out the car window
Only a Biker knows why a Dog sticks it head out the car window
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