thanks for the advice mate. i had my own place for about 7 yr, but i never seemed to have any time to myself,my daughter seemed to be growing up without me. work was plentiful but the whole stress of running your own place was'nt for me,so i sold up.been loking round the net today as i fancy a change of direction but there isnt much going for early 30's, they all want experience so it looks like i may be staying in the same profession fo a while longer. i have a couple interviews lined up for painting, but i find it so tedious now and dont enjoy it anymore, but beggars cant be choosere can they?