Damo V

As some of you may know for the last 5-6 years or so I have built and run my own business. A business I never planned to run till I retired, from day one the business plan suggested a sale at some stage

Well a few weeks ago a deal was sealed with a guy who wanted to buy it as a going concern!!!

sooooo.... job hunting time ensued, not a prospect I was looking forward to, with not actually having to apply for a job and interview for some 10 years-ish LOL (I was headhunted into the last job I had )

Weeeeellllllll.... After a little thought and some work on my CV I managed to get two interviews lined up, one selling VWs (over an hour from my home) and the other selling Land Rovers and Range Rovers (15-40mins from home ), the latter had a FAR better salary too


I had an interview with VW, which IMO was Shit... then the next week and interview with the L/R dealer, I didnt really expect much from it and really just went along for a little interview experience.. I walked away with the feeling it went VERY well expecting, (as discussed) to hear within the next few days once they had finished interviewing all applicants, they called me 2 hours after the interview and asked me to come back the next day for a further interview, this proved to be very informal and ten minutes after sitting down I was offered the job

This was over two weeks ago now. I was/am soooooo chuffed I can't wait, get a nice new freelander every few months too

for the last week or so I have been training up the guy taking over my business, we have a few days left next week then I start new job on the 26th!

It will be a HUGE culture shock for me, but I can't wait

For those who have it, my mobile number will be changing too as the old number goes with the business to the buyer, I will text everyone in my phonebook in due course


Just thought I would share that with you all ROFL

Lee Reynolds

Really Glad your happy mate i hope it all works out

But, isnt it going backwards???? Own business to working for someone else???

Tim

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hope all goes well for ya chap

#13

Good luck mate hope all goes well for ya!!

Paddy

Nice one mate

Every couple of months? They're getting more reliable then!

Dan

Best of luck to you mate, hope all goes well!

Damo V

Depends which way you look at it really... I was 22 when I made plans to start up own business, it was up and running shortly after, as I say I never planned to retire still doing it.... I'm 28 now so still plenty of time left

TIFF

Charlie Chalk

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Best of luck Damo

RSCossieGaz

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what business have ya just sold? what was you doing out of interest

Westy

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sod flogging cars all day.. but best of luck with it Damo.

A mate does it, and makes good money

James

lmao, sooooo true!

good luck though in your new job!

Lee Reynolds

fair play Damo Hope it goes well, it sounds like your looking forward to it

Damo V

I guess you dont want to pop in for a chat about one then ?????

Damo V

Mobile SMART repairs mate

Paddy

We've got the Local Dealers Workshop on speed dial in case we have to take one in part exchange

SteveB

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Good luck Damo

All4it

Good luck mate

THE RADMAN

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all the best damo,who you gonna recommend for paint repairs i wonder,lol, just think youll now get paid hols and sick

Damo V

I know Nick, I dont do sick, but I haven't had a holiday since 2001 Might go away this winter I reckon

DaveEscos

great news mate! really chuffed for you!!

dave cos4x4

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hope it all goes well and you don't regret what you have done.

Rich_w

Surely working for someone else is a lot less hassle though. And if he can earn a comparable wage it makes sense to have similar money and less grief.
Guess it depends if your boss is a Tosser

As for the the Range's. I dont really like SUV's but I could see myself in one of these.

BillyCabrio

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Well done mate, i'm chuffed for ya

Its a big step aint it, my last day at HMRC is Monday 26th and i'm packing it

Where abouts will you be working? Benn will be pleased as thats who he works for, maybe he could put in for a transfer to you branch

That also explains who was in your van with you when i see you during the week

Damo V

aye

Its round the corner from Tony literally.... Not gonna say exact location but 2 minutes walk from the bar I was meant to meet you Benn and Bish in couple weeks ago

BillyCabrio

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Blimey

I know the very one Do you mean the night the 3 of us had a Portrait done?

If it is, the previous owner to my cabbie works there

AndyRST

Well Goodluck with the new job Damo. Im 110% sure you will do well in your new job because of some of the qualities which you have learnt from running your own buisness and building it up the trusted success it is.

I can tell from the help you gave me in buying my car (again a BIG BIG thanks fo that m8 ), that your the right person for the Land Rover job, You understand what type of people your dealing with almost as soon as you meet them and you see the whole picture and anticipate problems and questions before others do.

Well I wish you all the best with your new job m8 and hope you do really well with it and enjoy it.


p.s i dont wanna buy a land rover, sorry

Taz

Hey Damo good luck.

If you find a nice Monte Carlo blue disco for around Ł10 I am looking for one to please the missus

G

Damo V

Yeah you know it.... You seen it since been rebuilt... apparently its now widely recognised as THE best Land Rover dealership in Europe!!

BillyCabrio

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You gotta be kidding me

Never thought i'd see these words in the same sentance..........

THE best Land Rover dealership

OldSkoolRS

Congratulations Damo, i think I know which dealership it is too!

I'm almost put the door at enterprise now, completely had enough! they can shove their money, I want more free time!!

good luck

Nick

rstoughy

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Nice one M8 and good luck

Benn 304R

nice one Damo, is it the same dealership I work for? pm me if ya want.

Damo V

no benn sorry, cant talk to you any more you are the competition

Benn 304R

PT

well done mate, chuffed for ya

DanRSturbo

Congratulations m8

Do they need an I.T guy ?

AndyP

A fella called Dan works as a mechanic there, top bloke, all the best

Redkop

Congrats Damo.... enjoy working for someone without the hassle and all that goes with it running your own business.

smokey

Good luck mate. I take it I'll have to get someone else to refurb my wheels in the future.