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mitch
02-19-2009, 04:33 PM
Tomorrow (Friday) I'm going into work and handing My notice in to quit.

I've not fallen out with the Boss. Not had any arguements with the Women there. Nor am i particularly fed up with My Job.

The reason being is this.

Since Christmas i'm lucky if i get ten hours work a week. By the time i take Petrol (Gas) costs out. Plus lunch etc. What i can take home a WEEK is what DH can earn in 20 MINUTES. :bbeek:

So i'm stepping into the unknown and staying at home to keep house. And guess what else...............

Sell stuff on eBay!!!

Yep, the eBay Queen has cleared the attic of a zillion boxes of "Stuff" and the contents are selling. So far We've sold ten items and made more profit from that than i can ever make working.

If i get bored with eBay. (Which is highly unlikely as i almost live there LOL). I also have the opportunity to go back to another Hotel where i worked a couple of years ago. The Job starts in a months time.

That job is more hours than what i'm doing now. Plus it's right down the road. (If i stood on My roof i can see the Hotel from Home). So no Petrol costs there. Plus it's total flexi. If eBay kicks off then i can stay home full time. Or just phone them up the night before and ask for a few hours. Just to stop Me going completely square-eyed from the Internet.

Best of both worlds. No travel apart from on foot to Work when i feel like it. Or to the Post Office which is across the road to post My Parcels.

DH was the one who came up with the idea.

It's got to the point where working is costing more money to do than i'm earning. Plus We get to clear the attic of years of hoarding.

Or as DH's mate said. "Tell the Mrs to stay home and leave her £10 a day on the side. You'd still be quids in" :rofl:

eBay here i come. :)
TeacherSonja
02-19-2009, 04:44 PM
Taking risks is what makes life more interesting and making some changes can really improve life. Wish you good luck with eBay and hope you'll make a lot of money.
scarymary48
02-19-2009, 04:48 PM
That's really cool! It's my secret dream to be able to work from home with my own Ebay shop or something.
Good for you :D!
WebLady
02-19-2009, 04:50 PM
All the best to you!
FFC
02-19-2009, 05:21 PM
Congrats, I hope to one day be able to do that! I hope you are happy with your new e-job :happy:
Kfancii
02-19-2009, 05:47 PM
That sounds like a great plan to me! Congrats on your new adventure!!
amunet
02-19-2009, 05:51 PM
Yeah I've sold many things on Ebay and people are surprised how much I get for certain items. Good luck with it!
Lasko@~
02-19-2009, 05:54 PM
Well I most def wish you best of luck in all you do! You will have to send me a link to your shop or seller page. I always love a lil ebay shoppin plus I can list a few things I would like to buy that you can get there that I can't get here in the states def not in TX! Ha!!
Micah's bride
02-19-2009, 05:57 PM
Sounds good, now if you could just get over here and convince my FH it's a great idea. We're pretty much in the same boat, I work PT as an editor and make in a week what he makes a day. And I drive 15 minutes to work and eat lunch out, so I'm not even making that. Good luck with the ebay!!
ChristineLS
02-19-2009, 08:50 PM
Good luck! Sounds like you are making absolutely the best choice, considering. :)
amisteratwisterandme
02-19-2009, 10:40 PM
Oh Mitch!

How exciting for you. In no time you will take ebay by storm!
tk93
02-19-2009, 10:44 PM
Wow, awesome! Best of luck!!
gwenshack
02-19-2009, 10:57 PM
Good luck, Mitch! Since you'll be home, does this mean we'll have you around even more often? :) I hope so!

It'll all be fine - sometimes a change of scenery makes all the difference in the world. And who doesn't love a new adventure?
Thalia_themuse
02-19-2009, 11:51 PM
oooh, congrats! That sounds like my ideal situation! :happy:

Good luck with it!! :flower:
NOTKT
02-20-2009, 03:20 AM
best of luck to you! It will be fun to sell on the internet and that is great the hotel is opening up so close to you!
Docsgirl
02-20-2009, 09:59 AM
Ooooh! Exciting! And I really wish I could do something like that. It would definitely be ideal. :D
fireprincess2009
02-20-2009, 10:01 AM
Good for you! Sounds like you've got a great situation. I'd love to be there myself. Good luck!
girlggc
02-20-2009, 10:24 AM
Good Luck, Mitch! I know it's scary stepping into the unknown, but I think you are making the best choice for you.
mitch
02-20-2009, 10:32 AM
I handed My notice in. And the Boss wouldn't accept it. :bbeek:

She said She didn't want to lose such a "Valued Worker" (yeah right lol) And that the Hotel Trade is starting to pick up and the Hours will become available.

So i told them to give Me Two Months to make some serious dosh on eBay. They are keeping My Job open for Me to return after Two Months if i want to go back.

With so many Projects on the go at the moment. eBay, Dolls Houses, Spring coming and the Garden screaming at Me. I'll see what happens.

Either way i wont be "Out Of Work"

I'm looking on this time as a Two Month "Vocation Vacation" :rofl:
Brian's Bride
02-20-2009, 11:32 AM
You must be an awesome employee if they don't want you to leave! So... congratulations on your vocation vacation! I hope things work out with your eBay sales!
FFC
02-20-2009, 11:40 AM
That's awsome Mitch! That's great that they're holding your position for you!
NOTKT
02-20-2009, 01:27 PM
That's so great, haha. Well at least you know you can go back! Maybe they will realize you really ARE serious!
Nekochanpurr
02-21-2009, 12:37 AM
Aww, thats awesome your employers think so much of you.
TeacherSonja
02-21-2009, 04:50 AM
It's great that your employers value your work so much. It's nice when you have options to choose from.
f77g4
02-21-2009, 05:38 PM
Congrats mitch and best wishes!
ChristineLS
02-21-2009, 06:18 PM
They wouldn't accept it!?! They must love you there.

Looks like you have the best possible situation, in that you have the two months to do what you want, and worse comes to worse, when it picks up, you are not unemployed.
val24
02-21-2009, 08:11 PM
wow mitch that is awesome. enjoy your vocataion vacation :)
mitch
02-22-2009, 05:02 AM
One of the Girls from work came round last night for Dinner.
She started sobbing and asking what She's going to do without Me working there. She gets in a bit of a tizzy when the Guests start arriving and the rooms aren't ready in time. So She shouts Me to sort it out because i'm the "Calm Organised One" (Yeah right lol. I'm like a Duck on a Pond. All calm on top, but kicking like an idiot under the water LOL)

I told Her to stop being a daftie. I'm only going to the Spare Bedroom for a few Months. Not bloody Australia. :rofl:

BTW just checked eBay. Another Two Items sold and made Me "Two Weeks Wages"

Kerching!!!!
f77g4
02-22-2009, 07:30 PM
One of the Girls from work came round last night for Dinner.
She started sobbing and asking what She's going to do without Me working there. She gets in a bit of a tizzy when the Guests start arriving and the rooms aren't ready in time. So She shouts Me to sort it out because i'm the "Calm Organised One" (Yeah right lol. I'm like a Duck on a Pond. All calm on top, but kicking like an idiot under the water LOL)

I told Her to stop being a daftie. I'm only going to the Spare Bedroom for a few Months. Not bloody Australia. :rofl:

BTW just checked eBay. Another Two Items sold and made Me "Two Weeks Wages"

Kerching!!!!

OOh exciting mitch!
caligal85
02-22-2009, 11:38 PM
So I just read through this post for the first time. Congratulations Mitch for taking such a brave leap into the unknown. I hope you have every success you deserve.
mitch
02-27-2009, 03:39 AM
Last day at work Today. :ura1:

I got a card from the Girls and a shopping voucher. My daft Boss thought i was leaving Yesterday. :bbeek:

I've worked there for over Two Years. And only just found out the start of the working week is a FRIDAY. So i could have gone Yesterday. DOH!!!!

Hey-ho. I'll still honour My Contract. My notice did say Todays date as a leaving date.

The 22 Year Old i work with (Some of You may remember a Wedding Vent about Her and Her Mum) has also handed Her notice in. She is going back to Her old Job. So they will be Two Staff down from Next Week. The Boss has said She will be replacing the 22 Year Old. But still keeping My Job open if i choose to return.

Feel the Lurve. Feel the Lurve :rofl:
Whitewater
02-27-2009, 05:08 AM
I am so pleased for you, Mitch! It's nice to hear that everything is going so well. And two weeks wages on Ebay! Rock on! Just goes to show, even in tough times, one man's 'trash' is another man's 'treasure'. Go you for being astute enough to recognize that and turn it to your advantage.

Whitewater