Proper "Oh sh1t, what have I done ??" moment...
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chester2000
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Lots of sales jobs around but very greedy companies either low basic and poor ote or totally new business with unrealistic targets !
I've been looking to jump for a while, after MD decided to scrap bonus/commission as he thought we should do the job just for the basic alone !! :thumbsdown:
good luck with the adventure, let us know how the quest goes
I've been looking to jump for a while, after MD decided to scrap bonus/commission as he thought we should do the job just for the basic alone !! :thumbsdown:
good luck with the adventure, let us know how the quest goes
Why Malaysia? If I can be so bold.
It's strange. I did the same thing in a reverse manner. I was self employed as a contractor providing services to FedEx. But I was just barely a contractor and was really close to being an employee. I was sinking so much money back into my business, Working nights for ten years, Being away from my wife as she worked days. I just decided to walk away. I had no job to move to. I figured something would happen. It did. I was chatting at the local motorcycle shop. They asked what I was up to. Told them nothing as I had walked away from FedEx. They offered me a job on the spot. That move saved my sanity and my marriage.
It's strange. I did the same thing in a reverse manner. I was self employed as a contractor providing services to FedEx. But I was just barely a contractor and was really close to being an employee. I was sinking so much money back into my business, Working nights for ten years, Being away from my wife as she worked days. I just decided to walk away. I had no job to move to. I figured something would happen. It did. I was chatting at the local motorcycle shop. They asked what I was up to. Told them nothing as I had walked away from FedEx. They offered me a job on the spot. That move saved my sanity and my marriage.
Good luck Bing. I took retirement (slightly different I know) and then created my own company both for tax and VAT reasons. Then I contracted myself out back to the Government (UK) I had just retired from. So technically I am self employed and now work on an annual renewable (hopefully!) contract.
Certainly I have found more opportunities doing it this way and get to travel much more (but not always to exotic destinations) and I feel I control my own destiny and I can generally pick and choose the contracts I go for and the destinations. I can at contract renewable time renegotiate terms and conditions which generally means a decent annual hike in my daily rate (I charge on a daily basis).
If I can offer any further help or advice pm me.
Certainly I have found more opportunities doing it this way and get to travel much more (but not always to exotic destinations) and I feel I control my own destiny and I can generally pick and choose the contracts I go for and the destinations. I can at contract renewable time renegotiate terms and conditions which generally means a decent annual hike in my daily rate (I charge on a daily basis).
If I can offer any further help or advice pm me.
I "retired" (for 2 weeks) from my job after 30 years, in 2008. And started another in a similar field. Wished I had taken more time off in between, but the opportunity was there, and with a 13 year old daughter, continuing work was unfortunately necessary.
Enjoy the next phase - it all works out.
The Malaysia option sounds great. I say give it a try.
Enjoy the next phase - it all works out.
The Malaysia option sounds great. I say give it a try.
twist944 said:
That's not something I have ever seen before... Seen a few people go into business as sales trainers, with their own methodology. Some of them rake it in from big corporates, but having been on the receiving end there are very few I have rated beyond a few gems here and there.
And thanks to everyone else who has commented - offers of assistance noted
Best of luck with the plan BingBing said:twist944 said:
That's not something I have ever seen before... Seen a few people go into business as sales trainers, with their own methodology. Some of them rake it in from big corporates, but having been on the receiving end there are very few I have rated beyond a few gems here and there.
And thanks to everyone else who has commented - offers of assistance noted
Slightly of subject just read the thread about Z prices in Singapore is it the same in Malaysia ?
Mr Bing...sh*t man, only just seen this (too busy wrapped up in the heady world of family saloon probably).
Sorry to hear that big man and know how it can feel a bit [lot] up and down when it comes to redundancy. Happened to me twice and each time it's been the very best thing and led to the next rung up the ladder so you'll be fine. With a personality, sense of humour and ambition such as you're whats not to employ right?! Plus you're about to do something you probably considered a few times and look for a job somewhere else after so long. The difference is you're being paid to do it! Result!
The ///M will happen and I envy your long term plan of life abroad in Malaysia (Singapore or somewhere more leftfield?).
Not sure this is much I can do to help out but if there is anything you need let me know. Are you on LinkedIn? If so PM me and lets hook up. Maybe one of my contacts is of interest to you in your line of work. You never know.
Sorry to hear that big man and know how it can feel a bit [lot] up and down when it comes to redundancy. Happened to me twice and each time it's been the very best thing and led to the next rung up the ladder so you'll be fine. With a personality, sense of humour and ambition such as you're whats not to employ right?! Plus you're about to do something you probably considered a few times and look for a job somewhere else after so long. The difference is you're being paid to do it! Result!
The ///M will happen and I envy your long term plan of life abroad in Malaysia (Singapore or somewhere more leftfield?).
Not sure this is much I can do to help out but if there is anything you need let me know. Are you on LinkedIn? If so PM me and lets hook up. Maybe one of my contacts is of interest to you in your line of work. You never know.
inkey$, thanks - I shall PM you when home. It's all good, I chose to do it, so the up/down feeling is all about whether it was the right choice, leaving loads of good friends and colleagues etc., not about 'losing' my job as that's not what has happened. Got a night out tomorrow with a bunch of people I joined with as grads back in 1995 - a nice circular happenstance, and the first reunion I have ever wanted to go to 
SUUNTOBOB, cheers
SUUNTOBOB, cheers
You only live life once buddy, work hard, play hard, drive hard and most of all .. think but dont worry.
bluestreak56 said:
Just been reading through a few of you replies blue. Wise head young shoulders well done you and your parents.
Good luck Bing I'm sure you'll look back on this moment in a few years and think "thank god I did that when I had the chance, it's been the making of me". Fortune favours the brave.
I have a similar sort of dilemma at the moment that I'm wrestling with.
I'm sure you'll look back on this moment in a few years and think "thank god I did that when I had the chance, it's been the making of me". Fortune favours the brave. I have a similar sort of dilemma at the moment that I'm wrestling with.
