Life's starting to change for the better...

[S2_VR_]

hey guy's... i could use some advice...

after handing my resume in at local servo's today i got home and at around 7:30 i got a call from my uncle in sydney.

he told me i have a 3 month trial as an apprentice plumber at the start of november.
he also told me the guy who has offered it to me, (one of his best mates) said that i will get paid for the 3 months, and most definately end up with an apprenticeship out of it...

i was planning on moving back to sydney at the end of the year and trying to get a sparky apprenticeship or plumber..


i don't know shit about the TAFE work that's gonna be included in the apprenticship.. will it be hard?...

anyway, i've just fully paid off my car and a few costly bill's that i had.. and after feeling shit about it all for the last 2 months (since i was layed off from work) im starting to feel a shit load better..

the only problem now is that i'll have to convince my girlfriend of 6 months to transfer Uni's... other wise i think we'll have to go our seperate ways... it's a 900km move and i dont really expect her to, but who knows. it's a bit of a kick in the balls cause i really like her and i know she feels the same, 6 months in and havent fought, nagged or bickered about a single issue... never had to... i am really happy with her but i know if i dont take this opportunity then i probably wont have any great chances like this again in my life...


cant wait to get back down to all my mates and family in sydney, but at the same time am quiet sad about what will happen with me and the girlfriend....



sorry if i took your time but just had to tell someone...

[06vzcalais]

Never Take Women Over Work As You Said You Need This Plenty More Fish In The Sea Bro Im Speaking From Experiance

[Zeussy]

Good for you mate, hope it works out well..

I'd say go with the job, ask the missus if she'll come with??

I was with my missus for 8 months, no arguing etc.. loved it, was like -- perfect.. now 1.5 years into it, she's as moody as, hates me for no reason etc..

Not saying yours will, just that women are unpredictable!!! lol..

[S2_VR_]

yeah, both of you have given good advice.... any others care to advise me?... i need it...

[HoZy]

Hey mate, congrats on that,
I turned down moving & employment because I was with my ex... I regret it now, Because as previously said, She is now my ex An work has been shit...

Just think, You have an opportunity to set you up for life, Girls come & go as hard as it is to hear.

I'm 21 in a month & blew 18-20 with my ex, Best 2 years of my life an I got nothing awesome to remember for it. An the little shit comes in about 8months.. The bickering an complaints lol

Go for your life mate!

Just remember, As long as you are happy it's worth it! Live with no regrets, take risks, travel & never look back.

Cheers
MaT

[tanner892]

"You loose money chasing women but you never lose women chasing money"

[SAV_117]

go to sydney mate its gonna suck but you gotta do whats right by you

[Robbo_c]

Yeah man go for the job,Apprenticships are hard to get these days.Its a good oppurtunity to learn some new skills.And when you are qualified you can make some pretty good money.

Im almost in the same situation atm,working a crap job,but I am leaving for the Army in October.Im going to lose all my friends and all that but its worth it.

[S2_VR_]

thanks guys, i know it's the more sensible thing to do and it'll really set me up for life, i know alot of people down there.. (my best mate lives there) it's a great opportunity to get set up because i will have it a whole lot easier down there... your all right when you say woman come and go etc etc.. i thought i was gonna be with my ex for years and years, but ended after the 2 year mark... oh well live life to it's fullest hey..

[greenfoam]

If she loves you real hard she will move, if not well then you will know. You wont need to even ask

[nemesis_adrasteia]

Do what makes you happy mate, what good is money or women if your not happy?

[SV62NV]

as going with the unpredictable women post i can add to that.

I was with my ex for 7 months, never had a fight like yourself, couldnt wait to see each other etc, idk what the hell happened but after new years it took a turn for the worst.
A week later we broke up.

So as others have said id go for the job mate, and honestly if she is willing to go with you then that would be a great bonus, but if not its just another path in your life you will have to think about, whether you want to take it or not is up to you mate

I myself being 19 would take the job, still got plenty of years left in your life and as mentioned plenty of fish in the sea

[MasterOfReality]

Explain the situation to her and see what she says. Ask her whether she wants to see you working in a servo or getting a trade and potentially earning decent money. After all, its in her best interest as well if she likes you.

Could be other factors as well, parents and the like.

My girlfriend of 2 years has said she would be willing to move wherever my job takes me. Its a great option, but I wouldn't subject her to going residential in some small 2,000 person mining town.

[Simonn]

Mate like previously said go for the job and if the missus comes you know she really loves.
im an apprentice plumber myself and depending on the type of people you work for it can be pretty hard at times although you have to always be focused on the bigger picture becoming qualified.

[VH commodore]

u asked about the tafe, dunno bout plumbing but im a mechanic apprentice, tafe so far has been a joke, its was all just common sense, and the teachers were actually too laid back for my liking cuz i was there to learn and got nothing out of it...

as for the big move...very tough decision but from experience i'd go the job, i think she will understand the position your in, and hopefully go with you, at least its not interstate, thats where it gets messy with all the different rules and shiz, just went through that myself and it ended badly...hope it all goes well mate and congrats on the job offer

[VH commodore]

also like to add that if she doesn't come with you it doesn't mean that she doesn't love you. its hard to just pack up and leave, 6 months isn't a very long time in some circumstance. best of luck

[VT-565]

make sure the apprenticeship is a sure thing too.

the job could turn to shit and you could potentially lose your future wife or something!

'trials' are a load of shit.

you want to make sure the indentures are signed straight up so it is a nationally recognised apprenticeship, then you'll be on 3 months probation, that's how it SHOULD work.

If you get there and he just says he's gonna try you out, it gives him an easy out if he changes his mind or the work drops off.

So there are pros and cons to come out of each situation, if it were me, i'd say to the missus that i'm gonna make sure it's legit, if not, then i'm staying here with you, if it is all ok, then i'm going to do it.

Think about it.

[S2_VR_]

hey guys, just a quick "update"...
i moved to sydney in November...

all is going great and i now work for "Suttons Holden" obviously selling new holdens.. i love the job and the people, im getting paid a mint in commission and my life has never looked better, sold the 2 cars i owned and now am about to purchase a "Red SS-V Sportwagon, manual of course" (with the S/E pontiac front end) (employee pricing :P.. for 40k(just to rub it in :P )... my job is a dream come true... and im glad i made the decision to move to sydney...


thanks for everyones time

[kuzman89]

listen to everyone here, work > women

I was with a girl for two years, almost ****ed up my family relationship, work and uni because of her, and she loses interest. Thank **** she did, pulled my head in and now Im loving life. So listen mate.

[S2_VR_]

haha i did man read my last post...

[Acclaimed VS]

What happened with the plumbing apprenticeship/ girlfriend?

[Cobez]

Mate with the way things are,, i'd be jumping on that job like a dog on a bone if i was you.

[edals]

You just never know how relationships will last, People get married after 3 dates, and are happy for the rest of there lives, Or they wait 5 years and falls apart shortly after. Just never know
Good to hear that things have turned around for you mate. So jealous of the new SS lol. I too dream to own one one day. Missis said when she finishes uni & has a high end job thats what im getting lol. She has the brains lol. I Only went to year 10 and went straight to work full time.

[Zeussy]

What happened with the plumbing apprenticeship/ girlfriend?

Yeah, I'm curious too!

Got a few more details??!!

It's good to hear its all working out for you mate. You made the right decision.

[kuzman89]

haha i did man read my last post...

woah didnt realise it was old, sorry haha