So what does everyone do for a living?

[JOG]

I can see the "attraction" there

Boom! By the way, which was “positive”....?!!

 

[tonybb66]

Handyman, worked in IT for 30 yrs, took early retirement in 2017, with the idea of having 3 months off..., 2.5 yrs later decided I needed to start working again and stop living off my retirement money so set up my handyman biz, love the freedom, get at my pension next year so the van will get lowered with big wheels and upgraded stereo will be fitted

 

[Monkster1]

I know it’s a cliche but those last 3 years will fly by but don’t wish them away, just make the most of your time away from work.
Can’t believe I’ve got a couple of half days to do and then I’m a pensioner.

Yes Si you are so right. I've done this since I was 18 and there'll be a big gap when the time arrives. I have fond memories of the old boys counting down their pay days

 

[Monkster1]

You could get the blue lights on your van...!

LOL. My sometimes sick sense of humour has prompted me to consider some 'Private Ambulance' magnetic stickers for the sides once the van is how I want it.

 

[DXX]

LOL. My sometimes sick sense of humour has prompted me to consider some 'Private Ambulance' magnetic stickers for the sides once the van is how I want it.

If thgings get any worse your local NHS trust might take you up on it.

 

[JOG]

If thgings get any worse your local NHS trust might take you up on it.

There is a mechanism within some trusts by which private vehicles can have “blues” fitted!

 

[Monkster1]

There is a mechanism within some trusts by which private vehicles can have “blues” fitted!

Yeah, managers personal cars or winter contingency hired 4x4's will have hidden subtle blue strobe lights for out of hours on-call situations. But, unmarked vehicles due to their lack of presence causes more stress than enough. In our role, we need to be seen from every angle and the Green / yellow Battenberg stripes are invaluable.

 

[JOG]

Yeah, managers personal cars or winter contingency hired 4x4's will have hidden subtle blue strobe lights for out of hours on-call situations. But, unmarked vehicles due to their lack of presence causes more stress than enough. In our role, we need to be seen from every angle and the Green / yellow Battenberg stripes are invaluable.

I meant for when you’ve retired....a wee bit of bank work...!

 

[Kingsimon2000]

Bugger about on telly / film sets... We do the slow mo bit.. tailgate works as the perfewct rain cover to the directors monitor..

 

[Skyekiwi]

Sold our small import business in 2015 and now retired but work for my wife full time.

 

[CAB]

Sold our small import business in 2015 and now retired but work for my wife full time.

So literally The Boss!!

 

[GJH]

Been building big toys at work

 

[David Whitley]

HSEA (Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor) Offshore for almost 30 years, mainly based at Aberdeen. This creates a bit of an issue with MY18 T6. Its left unmoved for up to 3 weeks at a time so need a jump start every time I'm home.

 

[Texxaco]

Vehicle technician for one of the emergency services for the last 20 years

What sort of mechanic are you @Niknak?

 

[Niknak]

Emergency services mechanic

 

[JOG]

Emergency services mechanic

Ha ha ha....I’m emergency services communications...ARP!!!

 

[Niknak]

What the radio systems

 

[JOG]

What the radio systems

Current tetra and future (I’m more the future!)

 

[Texxaco]

Current tetra and future (I’m more the future!)

“You’re the future” who told you that mate? Don’t you retire soon...

 

[Niknak]

I don’t know how I’m going to make it through tomorrow, I might have to take the van for a mid day nap