Cheers guys.

I think he is on the right track TBH. He has the contacts and the showereel. I have advised him from my own experience to not be too precious about what the work is.

Definitely good advice to branch out a bit more than being focused on purely editing.

Like I say I think he has genuinely just made the leap during a bit of a quiet period. Not helped by the 3 month cooling off period he has from his old place of work, who will likely be a main client for him down the line.

One thing I did say to him early on is that I thought he was aiming a bit high with his day rate. I think he has realised that now. He should be aiming for about what I charge but was talking about double that at one point.
I gave his head a wobble and reminded him that what he thinks he could get is flattery, what someone actually pays him is reality.

I set aptitude, not the power of god himself

Thanks for all the congrats in here guys.

Had the Argyle St manager phoning my manager yesterday to just check if I'm 100% for sure for realsies leaving. Maybe that's him and my regional manager (who's office is based in Argyle St) realize "ohhhhhh fuck, there's a good guy who knows the job inside out, knows the company, and would do a great job" finally.

LOL. Fuck em. This all wouldn't have happened if the RM didn't come to me two months ago saying "Yeh fam abt that Argyle St job we dunno if its happening cos we dunno if we can afford it lol but yeh keep working hard bro". I literally went home that night and applied for cee eee exx, and got an email the following morning for an interview.

Respect to my manager though. We've always been kinda matey. He understands where I'm coming from, and whilst he is playing devils advocate to an extent, I respect he's just looking out for me. He said he'd make sure I wouldn't even have to interview for Argyle St. But still, it's done. I'm out. I'm not going back on my word on the half-promise of a job in a branch that I never really wanted to work in anyway (full of cliques, low morale, and basically a hole of a shop), in a position that's only temp til Jan '18 cos they don't know if the branch will even still remain after lease negotiations. I mean, what happens then? I just get papped back into ek on lower money? I'm sorry, but am I a prick?

I know this is all small fry to many of you. Lol retail etc. Lol Gav etc.

Anyway, again, thanks all.

Some dipshit brought along this year's Year 2 sats papers to a moderation meeting last week, despite many school (including mine) not having sat all the tests yet.

Consequently, my class have scored 100% on all papers. Yeah boi!

Maladministration looms. So many knuckleheads.

You can sell stolen goods on ebay mate.

Yeah but you need a bank account to use with PayPal.

I’m full of respect for anyone who deals with the public on a daily basis for work. Nowt wrong with retail!

Sounds like you’ve made up your mind 100% and got just what you want/need out of all this Gav. Good.

I've done heaps of retail too. Always have mucho respect for the good managers. They cop a lot and if you can do that and still be a stand up guy like you are Gav then kudos. Glad you're heading towards a positive change and good luck!!

Any of you guys ever taught night classes at a college?  I'm thinking it might be a good way to facilitate my move away from retail.  Just emailing a local college now to start a conversation but I don't know if it's the kind of thing that you do independently of the college or if you become a member of staff.

Last day at hmGav folks. Feels kinda surreal!

Good luck Gav. Cos is right, last day in one job and first day in another is great!

Last day for me today too, after finally working my 3 month notice!

I've brought cakes with me.

Pfft snowflake

Aye, best of luck to both Gav and Mike. A new chapter begins.

Really? They have a quite impressive range of racial and misogynistic insults, you should have asked for a list and what it was like living back there in the 80's.