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    Moving over to the dark side



    I've been in the game now 6 years mostly doing A/C but i dont seem to be able to make enough money from it.
    At our company there isnt that much weekend or evening work... theres the odd weekend install but not often enough, the most of my overtime is travelling time. I'm at a stage in my life where i am still quite young 28 and i want to earn as much as possible to put towards paying off my mortgage asap before kids come along because i'd imagine then i will want to spend as much time at home with the family.
    I've been thinking of getting into refrigeration because i have heard that the earning potential is great. I don't mind being on call or working long hours but is it as easy as just "switching"?
    What are the differences and does anyone want to offer me a job


    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.

    Marc

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    Re: Moving over to the dark side

    Hi Marc

    Yeah its all the same principles but just dirtier.Just find a reputable company to work for and most wont throw you in the deep end to start with.
    It all depends on what you want to do,there are a lot of supermarket companies out there desperate for engineers,but if you are interested into getting into the bigger stuff as i am,it is a lot harder to get a job without knowledge in that field.

    If you dont mind overtime and some long hours,supermarkets would be the next stepping stone as you cover domestics,light commercial,a/c and the occasional delivery lorry if they are desperate,and whatever else they want to throw at you.
    Its done me proud for 11 years.

    Good luck.
    If it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.


    Damo

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    Re: Moving over to the dark side

    im moving to supermarket - for the money

    and the car! lol

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    Re: Moving over to the dark side

    Quote Originally Posted by richardb14 View Post
    im moving to supermarket - for the money
    Good for you...

    Quote Originally Posted by richardb14 View Post
    and the car! lol
    Ooops,

    You just lost £300+ per month!


    Good luck,

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    Re: Moving over to the dark side

    Quote Originally Posted by The Viking View Post
    Good for you...



    Ooops,

    You just lost £300+ per month!


    Good luck,
    but im gaining £12k a year

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    Re: Moving over to the dark side

    Quote Originally Posted by chunky munkey View Post

    Hi Marc

    Just find a reputable company to work for and most wont throw you in the deep end to start with.


    Good luck.
    Reputable company Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha h ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

    Don't make me laugh
    ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
    ha

    No stop it your killing me

    ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

    Look there a pig flying


    Cheers taz.

    Ps only kidding. There are some good companies out there but to some you are just a number in the human resources deptartment.

    All the best taz.

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    Re: Moving over to the dark side

    12K Now that what i'm talking about. Can you get me a job
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.

    Marc

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    Re: Moving over to the dark side

    Quote Originally Posted by taz24 View Post



    Ps only kidding. There are some good companies out there but to some you are just a number in the human resources deptartment.

    All the best taz.

    JUST ONE? Dam sign me up, I'd settle for just one!

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    Re: Moving over to the dark side

    I was trying to get Marc to think that there are some good companies out there.

    If i said they were all sh1t he might think twice about becoming a sith lord.

    Of course he might be lucky and find a good one,there is always hope.
    If it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.


    Damo

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    Re: Moving over to the dark side

    The best tip I can give is!
    Go to a company where you know someone,
    That way you have someone you can phone for a bouyancy aid.
    When they throw you in at the deep end!!

    And the best answer to give is!

    I don't know it all! But I am very keen to learn!

    NOT: Oh yes I know all that!
    Cheers grizzly

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