I Am Unemployed

**d2dave** · 1st January 2016, 09:54 PM

Not yet, but as of next Tuesday I will be.

For those that don't know,(many here do, a few have stayed here) I own a caravan park. We have sold the park and settlement is on Tuesday

I have not spent much time on this site in the last few months, due to being flat out moving as well as still running the business.

We have purchased a lovely house on four acres just on the edge of town, where there is plenty of room for any AULORIANS traveling with their camper trailers to pull up for a night or three. (bed also available)

All welcome, but PM first for a phone number to confirm we are home.

Unfortunately and having just turned 60, I am not yet able to retire, so will have to find work.

For those wondering where I live, the town of Tatura is 20 km west of Shepparton.
For those heading from Qld to Melb, Shepparton is en-route.

I am definitely looking forward to this next chapter of my life.

**Mick_Marsh** · 1st January 2016, 09:56 PM

Congratulations.
Enjoy your unemployment whilst it lasts.

**LandyAndy** · 1st January 2016, 09:58 PM

Good luck with that Dave,had you marked down for a stay when I eventually head east.
Get on the local shire for the retirement wind down,money for jam.Shire workers are the laziest people on the planet

ENJOY
Andrew

**Tank** · 1st January 2016, 10:06 PM

My BIL used to own the Caravan/park/Motel at Nathalia down your way, leased out a few years back when they licensed pokies in Vic., sold it a couple of years back, good luck, maybe you could start up a 4WD tour and camping business, Regards Frank.

**slug_burner** · 2nd January 2016, 12:58 AM

Are you saying your too young to stop working?

Good luck with your new chapter.

**Eevo** · 2nd January 2016, 02:58 AM

congrats!

**rick130** · 2nd January 2016, 05:46 AM

I bet you find a job quickly Dave, and having only four months ago walked away from working for myself, being a wage earner isn't bad, it can be a good change just to escape the responsibility and stress.

**PAT303** · 2nd January 2016, 01:12 PM

Dave,having worked as a fitter/machinist/mechanic since I was 16 I decided,mostly due to health reasons but also after being an ambo for 3 years to change my career path and become a registered nurse.I'm not an inside person or academic so I found Uni daunting at first but now I really enjoy it,especially since I'm one of only three men their,so go out and get stuck into your next endevour,lifes too short to not give it your best.How's work going for you Rick?. Pat

**Fluids** · 2nd January 2016, 01:59 PM

Onya Dave !

Since a caravan park is a 24/7/365 job, I think you've possibly earned some "me" time to kick back with a well deserved VB, smell the roses, and ponder your next step.

Might be hard for those who were previously self employed, but working FOR someone else without all the stress and responsibility has a lot going for it

Good luck with whatever you push off to !!

**rick130** · 2nd January 2016, 02:02 PM

It was hard taking orders from muppets (sorry Muppet !

) so the temp job in Sydney was an awakening,
The job here in Canberra is crazy busy and a few too many crazy things happening on jobs but lots of OT and the family that own and run it are good people so it makes the transition a lot easier Pat.

My Psych friend reckons I'll be back working for myself sooner rather than later though and I'm about to apply for a diploma course, just to keep me off the streets.

As Kev said, going home at the end of the day and not worrying about organising work, etc. and the biggy, chasing money is a huge plus, and the money magically appears in my Bank account each Monday, and it's consistent.

The downside is it's a **** load less than what I used to bill out/hour, but everything is a compromise.

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