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Old 05-02-2007, 10:40 PM
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You could recruit BlueSmoke....

but you'd have to have a strong toilet seat as he has a habit of breaking them

DUDE IT WAS YOU!
Old 05-02-2007, 11:40 PM
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Would it be worth quitting the fire service for? im used to the tea drinking so think this position could suit me!
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Originally Posted by avid-fan

do you get any tea breaks
what do you want tea breaks for work well and your boss allway's looks after you before any other, if things bad were going to crop up like job loss etc
Old 05-02-2007, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex zvh cabrio
Originally Posted by Ginge !
Stu if you lot come closer to me then ill consider the job but blackpool is to fucking cold

alex you could sell your house mate and buy half of fucking blackpool for the place you got,,,,,, though your dealership couldnt loose another member of staff as theres only 4 of ya there at the fucking moment im sure

To true ginge Are new manger stared to day only see him once all day

your lucky mate, when i spoke to you i was fucking stoned like fuck and felt like shite,,,,,, when i THREW UP IN MY FUCKING BIN, he told me to go in the staff room and relax for 30 mins then come back to my desk,,,,,, its only cause he couldnt wake me and i threw up AGAIN he THEN said,,,,, " im gonna see if i can arrange cover and if i can im gonna send you home"

im not saying hes a slave driver,,,,,,, but ffs i threw up infront of him !!!!! FUCKING TWICE !!!!
Old 06-02-2007, 12:05 AM
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Arguing with my college mechanics assessor about doing a job like this today. about mapping, tuning etc. how i would be willing to learn about it.. shame he doesnt listen and only understands HGV mechanics

+ i live 200 miles away which doesnt help
Old 06-02-2007, 12:21 AM
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Default Re: Does Anyone in The Blackpool Area fancy a Job here?

Originally Posted by Rs Baz
Originally Posted by avid-fan

do you get any tea breaks
what do you want tea breaks for work well and your boss allway's looks after you before any other, if things bad were going to crop up like job loss etc
it was a piss take read it again "with better eyes"

how many cups of tea where made

ive met stu and nic ..and both are really nice people

as for the job i would love it ...

but now to far into my own game via work ..

dont get me wrong i hate my job..so boring its unreal

but 35k to 40 pays bills
Old 06-02-2007, 07:26 AM
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would love a job like this, it'd be great doing something you loved for a living shame about the distance MSD is from me, i could fancy a change of jobs right now, sick of mine... multi skilled maintenance technician at nissan car factory in sunderland
Old 06-02-2007, 07:34 AM
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Top job for someone here - and it could be a very rewarding career move if you are willing to put in the time and effort


I hope my part-time position remains un-affected Stu
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Of course not Gracy.

Big Thanks to both Steve and Will for their help yesterday too, i hope the drive home wasnt too traumatic.
Old 06-02-2007, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Of course not Gracy.

Big Thanks to both Steve and Will for their help yesterday too, i hope the drive home wasnt too traumatic.
The drive was ok, thanks for putting up with us any time you ever need a hand just give us a call, i can book time off when i want and will only works part time anyway i cant do a lot but the offers there

cheers steve
Old 06-02-2007, 11:36 AM
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Ask us if they are unsure about anything. (Heroes need not apply)
Well that narrows a lot of idiots out of the equasion!! Motor trade is full of them wankers. We just got rid of one ourselves if you want him Stu? He'll tell you how to change a brake light bulb through the heater box!!
Old 06-02-2007, 11:42 AM
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everyone is going on about the best job in the world....

whats the actual package !? Im guessing not a lot


sounds like an ideal job for say a school leaver.. etc..
Old 06-02-2007, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Butch.
if i was single and didnt have any responsibilities you know i would be moving in with you Stu and taking your job

but as im settled and have my own house now i cant make that move now your 2 years to late

hope you find the person your looking for Stu good luck

Maybe you should relocate into northamptonshire then we could have good times

Brother, rent your house out and move up to blackpool.

You know it makes sense.

I have an accountants that your girl can go and work for and you could have the job at the MSD camp, sound, I will let you guys stay at mine as long as you want till you find a pad too, and the doggie..
Old 06-02-2007, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMouthBillyBass
You could recruit BlueSmoke....

but you'd have to have a strong toilet seat as he has a habit of breaking them

DUDE IT WAS YOU!
You bastard!!! I didn't break the damn seat, it was you or Adele!!!

Oh and Stu, why doesn't Kenny ever make the tea?
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
everyone is going on about the best job in the world....

whats the actual package !? Im guessing not a lot


sounds like an ideal job for say a school leaver.. etc..
It would probably be best seen as an interesting job rather than the best job in the world.
Old 06-02-2007, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
everyone is going on about the best job in the world....

whats the actual package !? Im guessing not a lot
Dave, it's not all about the ŁŁŁ...

I left Honda Racing F1 to move into the tuning game, i halved my salary, i lost my company pension, company car, private healthcare and working around 40hrs a week.

I'm now working 80-90 hours a week and getting paid for 35 but i'm happy. I love what i do and i've never yet had a single day where i've clockwatched...

I was lucky to get my break in the tuning scene and to get in with such a top end company as RC Developments - this could well be the opportunity for someone who'll get a lot of happiness and knowledge from another top end company.
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Originally Posted by Big Will 85
Originally Posted by DaveEscos
everyone is going on about the best job in the world....

whats the actual package !? Im guessing not a lot
Dave, it's not all about the ŁŁŁ...

For the first 20 years, IT IS!!
Old 06-02-2007, 02:29 PM
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right stu ive just got off the phone to my uncle & he says he has got a container load of polish & kosivans cumming in to port in an hour & he says he can do you a deal on 3 of them, or there going to the fish factorys
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
Originally Posted by Big Will 85
Originally Posted by DaveEscos
everyone is going on about the best job in the world....

whats the actual package !? Im guessing not a lot
Dave, it's not all about the ŁŁŁ...

For the first 20 years, IT IS!!
The chap currently telling you its NOT can hardly be wrong as he is younger than both of us Dave and still well in his first 20years.

And i agree with Will, its NOT all about the money, if it was i would have taken many many well paid jobs that ive been offered, including one lecturing at a well known motorsport college for what i consider a very top employment package that i will NEVER even match, let alone beat whilst self employed.

Happiness and fun can be worth more than money in my opinion, but the lucky few will get both, maybe your one of teh lucky few Dave, and good on you if you are pal.
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can i sell cars from the front?

your place must be warmer than mine at the mo more brews anyway......


an excellent opportunity for someone willing to learn.shame all my braincells went during the raves of the early 90's
Old 06-02-2007, 03:02 PM
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Going to work is not ALL about the money.

You only live once therefore you should enjoy your work, if you dont find something else, with 2. 5 million jobs currently available on the internet, there are plenty to go round.



I am sure you will fill the slot mate.
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Originally Posted by fordsportjay
your place must be warmer than mine at the mo
Far warmer mate... its all changed since you were last here pal.


Kennys room upstairs:



Mine down:



Offices are Quite different to this now, this was on day one of the interior fitting, but its Still like baghdad on the outside though, we are building one day at a time Due to my unforeseen Africa trip cutting the work short.

Call in for a brew next time your bored Jay.
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Bloody hell, last time I went there was a few years back with RS GAZ...


It's changed loads Used to be a big glass window where you were both sat!
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Great job for someone!
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Gutted i dont live a little closer (Manchester)

I have been working for Volvo for the past 10 years as a master tech. Im looking for a changeg/try something different but still within the motor industry.
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Won't take you that long in your super dooper RST Moonie
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Hope you get the staff your after Stu!


I dont understand people saying "its too far!" BOLLOCKS!

Lamest reply's ever!!!


I moved 200miles and more than halved my wages to be at FF and i have never been happier in my working life!

If you think its for you, you should go for it!

I commute back home every weekend so i dont lose contact with friends and family etc.
Plus i now have a little pad down here to escape the Mrs's if she pisses me off! Perfect!

You spend far to long at work not to enjoy it. I have earned serious money on my doorstep but i hated it. Sure i had tons of cash and loads of material things but my bosses and the way things were run drove me mad!


Now im surrounded by southern fairy's and couldnt be happier!

waking up looking forward to go to work is an experience which money cant buy, and ill never get bored of it!


ooooh its too far!
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What kind of person are you actually looking for Stu? Someone who's had previous experience in the Motor trade, or someone that's interested, done a little bit to their own cars, and willing to learn more???
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Originally Posted by YoungDan
Bloody hell, last time I went there was a few years back with RS GAZ...


It's changed loads Used to be a big glass window where you were both sat!

just like all other zoo's with monkeys in

ill be up soon stu
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i only live 20 mins away
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stu you know id love to be there that would be my ideal job as said just i dont think id be in pocket too many lap dancing bars about
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Originally Posted by DaveEscos
Originally Posted by Big Will 85
Originally Posted by DaveEscos
everyone is going on about the best job in the world....

whats the actual package !? Im guessing not a lot
Dave, it's not all about the ŁŁŁ...

For the first 20 years, IT IS!!
The chap currently telling you its NOT can hardly be wrong as he is younger than both of us Dave and still well in his first 20years.
Dave, to give you an idea fella:

I left school half way through my A-levels at 17 after getting glandular fever.

Worked for a bank for 2 years, earnt 20k+ and it was ok, worked 9-5 and went out 4 nights a week and started pissing around with cars.

At 19 i decided i wanted to get into motorsport and make a hobby into a career, managed to get an interview at the National College for Motorsport, scored highly on their tests and in the interview and got accepted. Started there in September 2004, did a year there (still had outgoings of Ł600+ a month and so was doing doorwork to pay that...)

I also had to move 200+ miles from West Yorkshire down to Northamptonshire...

Worked voluntarily for Power Engineering, ADR Engineering and WRC Technologies, helping out with dyno days, making brews, sweeping floors and looking over peoples shoulders at the weekends and the occasional missed day at college.

Applied for an apprenticeship at Prodrive on Subaru World Rally Team, got down to the final 4 out of 350+ applicants and didn't make it. Applied for Honda Racing F1 almost on the rebound and after 5 stages of tests and interviews was successful.

Started at Honda Racing F1 in September 2005 aged 20 and was barely in 5 figures as a salary.

Left Honda Racing F1 in August 2006 after realising my heart wasn't in F1, it still lay in fast road cars and started with RC Developments in September 2006 aged 21. Meant another move back up north, but was definitely worth it. Not earning much more than i was at Honda, but am so much happier...
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good oppurtunity would love this job wonder if girlfreind would re locate
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Originally Posted by 125scouse
i'd actually consider moving towards blackpool for a job with you at MSD. don't think i've got the experience that you'd want really though.

only been in the trade near 4 years, but i'm no YTS monkey, have a genuine interest in cars and i dont just do it for a job, lol i live eat, sleep and breath cars. quite a few people could vouch for it too. would love to try my hand in the performance world.
if you've had 4 years experience around cars and are into them so much you might be just the man stu is looking for ? PM him !!!
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The secret to work is this..































FIND A JOB YOU LOVE..




AND YOU WILL NEVER WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE.


P.S ..Hasn,t happened to me yet.For me it,s 40% work 60% money at the moment.
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For all you people thinking you aint qualified enough for this position, think again.
In my humble opinion, general common sense, loyalty, discresion(i.e not bragging on to everyone all the time about what youve seen and done), and a willingness to learn will be most of whats required. Stu and kenny are not stupid, and the succesfull applicant will be eased into the role, not just thrown the keys to a customers pride and joy.
But make no mistake, it aint no picnic.Flying round in cars with a laptop on your knee is only a VERY small percentage of this role, there is no glory without the pain and it can be very demanding at times.
Above all, honesty will be your biggest asset. You break something you tell someone, you loose something you tell someone, your only 99% sure that a certain wire gets connected, you ask someone.
Failure to operate this way in this line of work can be very costly.
Stu and kenny are great people to work for, the company is only small so dont expect to get rich, however the amount you can learn, and the atmosphere there is fantastic, so get those cv's in and dont be shy.
Oh and il be around the place once a week or so to cheer u up, and make sure your getting the mix of tea and milk correct!
Good luck peeps
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@ dave...

earns 40k plus a year, drives an m3 = better than any other fooker on here
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stu since i got nics old car does that mean i've got one foot in the door
would love to work for you , but i'm in a job i love , keep trying there is some one out there just right for the job
i need some more work doing on the old girl , would i get a discount for staff member's
then my are could be twisted
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Stu since i got nics old car does that mean i've got one foot in the door
would love to work for you , but i'm in a job i love , keep trying there is some one out there just right for the job
i need some more work doing on the old girl , would i get a discount for staff member's
then my are could be twisted
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooo!!!!


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