Changing job - thanks to all the Boardsies!

Owen · 30-05-2012 9:27am #1

Today after over 3 years, I'm closing my business. It seems call-out SMART bodywork repairs in Ireland just aren't possible with the constant poor weather we have. In every definition of the word, it was successful - I paid my way, my rent, bills, put food in the dog's bowl, but it just wasn't dry enough for me to earn enough to head off on an exotic holiday, or buy another motorbike - that sort of stuff.

I'd like to take the opportunity here to thank all the Boardsies who recommended and hired me - word of mouth is a powerful tool. I'll still do a small bit of spray painting in my downtime, but it'll be a very limited amount of time and entirely weather dependent as usual.

If anyone's considering setting up a call out SMART bodywork repair business - don't. I genuinely mean that. The weather here is just too poor to make a stable living from. I've tried every form of pop up tent, gazebo, roll out caravan awning and unfortunately one gust of light wind makes them all unusable. And even 5 minutes of drizzle on an otherwise dry day makes it impossible to work with too.

So that's 'bout it! I'm still here happy to give out advice on painting/bodywork/electrical stuff anyway, so you're not rid of me yet

omb0wyn5ehpij9 · 30-05-2012 9:43am

Best of luck with your new career move

kildare.17hmr · 30-05-2012 9:45am

Best of luck

colm_mcm · 30-05-2012 9:49am

Best of luck with whatever you do, you're obviously driven and enthusiastic, so you're likely to succeed with whatever you try next

Gary ITR · 30-05-2012 9:49am

Sure you were a poxy sprayer anyway

Best of luck dude, onwards and upwards

vectra · 30-05-2012 10:07am

Best of luck in your new position.
I am sure you will do well no matter what it is.

Alanstrainor · 30-05-2012 10:07am

Best of luck with everything man!

-Corkie- · 30-05-2012 11:04am

Best of luck Owen I threw the towel in 3 months ago and I have not looked back since. Hopefully I will see you about Duhallow some nite for a few Arthurs..:)

Voodoomelon · 30-05-2012 11:06am

Any future career plans then?

ShadowHearth · 30-05-2012 11:30am

It's a shame m8. Best of luck with your next job!

Henry Ford III · 30-05-2012 12:02pm

If you gave it your best then you are doing the right thing by moving on now.

Best of luck with the new job Owen.

Big Nasty · 30-05-2012 12:08pm

Best of luck Paint Doctor!

CianRyan · 30-05-2012 12:09pm

Looks like you're making the right decision. Hopefully things will be even better in the future.

Good look, man.

Foxhole Norman · 30-05-2012 12:45pm

Best of luck man!

MugMugs · 30-05-2012 1:26pm

Sorry to see this Paint Doctor. Never used your services but heard good things.

Best of luck with whatever you do

MidlandsM · 30-05-2012 1:42pm

Good on ya Owen, good luck in the future.

MM

Owen · 30-05-2012 4:30pm

Thanks lads, going back into the IT trade, was in it long before the Motor Trade and always kept a hand in it, so should be nice to slip back into the role.