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Discussion in 'Swansea City' started by roofjack_22, May 2, 2014.

  1. roofjack_22

    roofjack_22 Well-Known Member

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    Worked for a guy 13 years ( not sure if its good or bad luck ) and today was my last day . He wasnt a happy camper but I had to shake things up. Anyways , what is the longest you have worked for someone and what did you do and why did you leave ....... Anyone ....,<cheers>
     
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  2. neveroffsidereff

    neveroffsidereff Well-Known Member

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    Been in my current job for 14 years, longest I've ever stayed with one company. Normally with a company for 6 years or so then get itchy feet and wanting to move on for a different challenge.
     
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  3. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    Chartered Accountant / Finance Director. Just retired after 27 with same Company.
     
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  4. swans-cartoonhead

    swans-cartoonhead Well-Known Member

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    Been self employed all my life (session/live musician - songwriter/producer - illustrator/graphic designer) but for the last 12 years have also been a lecturer at University of Wales Trinity St. David (Swansea Met as was) on a sub contract basis.
     
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  5. mustyfrog

    mustyfrog Well-Known Member

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    longest was Army - 22 yrs, current job as courier driver 8 1/2 yrs
     
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  6. swanseaandproud

    swanseaandproud Well-Known Member

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    Chief petty officer 26 years RN retired.. run my own business in property rentals for 23 years and still going strong..
     
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  7. mustyfrog

    mustyfrog Well-Known Member

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    you would have been the same rank as me when I left the army then Dai, I was a Warrant Officer
     
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  8. Matthew Bound Still Lurks

    Matthew Bound Still Lurks Well-Known Member

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    6 years Army then recently completed 35 years as a linesman and other roles working on the national grid system ( climbing up and down Pylons short explanation ) .Now looking into the Wind Farm industry as that seems to be growing bigger with more opportunities .
     
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  9. Dragonborn

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    Been self employed for a long long time. Currently an internet entrepreneur.

    So glad that porn pays so well. <devil>
     
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  10. Bap666

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    Been i ncurrent job for 18 years (never thought that would happen) prior to that Army 7 years and then flitted around the country doing sales for different companies (itchy feet syndrome)
     
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  11. mustyfrog

    mustyfrog Well-Known Member

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    lot of ex military ppl here it seems
     
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  12. roofjack_22

    roofjack_22 Well-Known Member

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    Also spent 3 years in the Canadian army from 70 - 73 , we have our own platoon on here ..lol
     
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  13. mustyfrog

    mustyfrog Well-Known Member

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    I was Infantry, you guys?
     
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  14. Stereo

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    Worked at the Cardiff International Arena for 7 years, then 3 years on cruise ships then back at the Cardiff Arena for another 6 years, then for a company in Sydney, and now back in Wales as a freelancer. I am a sound engineer/audio visual technician.
     
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  15. Bap666

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    Royal Artillery
     
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  16. roofjack_22

    roofjack_22 Well-Known Member

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    3rd battalion Princess Patricias Canadian light infantry
     
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  17. mustyfrog

    mustyfrog Well-Known Member

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    we need an engineer and a tankie to form our own brigade lol
     
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  18. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    Don't forget Captain Mainwaring - or is that Dai?
     
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  19. mustyfrog

    mustyfrog Well-Known Member

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    now I am shuddering Taff, na Dai was navy
     
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  20. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    Is that why Dai appears to swim against the tide?<whistle>
     
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