Cubit Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Indeed, they will remember you for the time you spent, not the cash. Assuming of course that they remember us fondly. You look at some parents and have to feel nothing but pity for the poor offspring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 All the time cubit. www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBrad Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Would it not be an idea or second option to perhaps change companies and progress engineering wise?If it was a small local alarm company why not try and get into a Systems company and see how that goes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Due to my age I had to google what that's was . . . Yeah right! So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I'm only 31. Doing this job feel like 91 www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul44 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Would it not be an idea or second option to perhaps change companies and progress engineering wise? If it was a small local alarm company why not try and get into a Systems company and see how that goes? I have thought about it, however the pay most companies are offering is low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Define low? www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubit Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I have thought about it, however the pay most companies are offering is low As opposed to the zillions that come flowing your way when on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 As opposed to the zillions that come flowing your way when on your own. If I wasn't using my phone I'd put that symbol up of the guy in the floor kicking himself laughing www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul44 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 low is around 22k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 My bank account is full of zeros I'll have you know! So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 low is around 22k Agreed. I know quite a few alarm companies offering much more. In fact would love to find some engineers willing to work for £18-22k My bank account is full of zeros I'll have you know! If you charged per usage on that account we talked about yesterday you'd be a dragon in no time. www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul44 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Agreed. I know quite a few alarm companies offering much more. In fact would love to find some engineers willing to work for £18-22k Thing is pay s**t wages get s*t engineers. A lot of these firms want you to do intruder, fire, access, and cctv for that price too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubit Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thing is pay s**t wages get s*t engineers. A lot of these firms want you to do intruder, fire, access, and cctv for that price too. Reading your comments i do feel you've not quite got a clear picture of the likely income stream you may get. And i'm not on about the income stream you'd like to think you'd get. As an example, what do you estimate your monthly running costs are likely to be? I know that isn't income but it has to be found every month/annually even if sat on your a**e at home with no work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 If you charged per usage on that account we talked about yesterday you'd be a dragon in no time. You'll have to remind me, too much going on between then and now. (Mostly good things don't get me wrong!) So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 You'll have to remind me, too much going on between then and now. (Mostly good things don't get me wrong!) That Webway you connected to us. Certainly glad the op/cl isn't on a digi or his bill would be quite large. Reading your comments i do feel you've not quite got a clear picture of the likely income stream you may get. And i'm not on about the income stream you'd like to think you'd get. As an example, what do you estimate your monthly running costs are likely to be? I know that isn't income but it has to be found every month/annually even if sat on your a**e at home with no work. Very wise words. I think most engineers are clueless to what horrendous costs can be involved and they come as an almighty shock. www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjsturner Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 A mate of mine went it alone and earnt 10k first year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 A mate of mine went it alone and earnt 10k first year. Could look at it as a blessing it wasn't a 40k loss www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 He was lucky Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 My thoughts exactly. So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjsturner Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thats my point, he did ok to make that, he was pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yeah definitely did well. To be honest I know half my problem is setting up in a new town etc... and having no contacts. But could also eventually be a blessing as no-one is 'off limits'. So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thats my point, he did ok to make that, he was pleased with it. Versus getting paid double working for someone else and 1/10th the hassle. Hardly an attractive proposition is it? www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amps Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thing is pay s**t wages get s*t engineers. A lot of these firms want you to do intruder, fire, access, and cctv for that price too. I'd imagine that there are few on here that pay that kind of money mate. You may of ruffled a few feathers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Versus getting paid double working for someone else and 1/10th the hassle. Hardly an attractive proposition is it? Not for most, no. Depends what you want out of it for sure! So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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