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    Learner Driver markagregory's Avatar
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    i own and run my own pest control company here in adelaide, and live on small farm [58 acres] just north of gawler
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    Born and bred on the farm till dad sold up.
    I started working life as a apprentice carpenter and studied for clerk of works. self imployed for a bit then studied more and was a building inspector for few years (sick of office) and ended up in civil construction for a few years (operator,pipelayer, setout etc). Then went back to building to help old man get through some jobs so he could retire and the phone started ringing for jobs and hasnt shut up since(the joys of owning a business). Being vesatile helps to keep me in work in that i do my own concrete,timber,roof plumbing,floor wall tiling etc.had a few blokes working for me but down to 1 now. also bought a farm 8 years ago.

    Always have and always will play with cars,bikes (dirt and road) and boats.

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    Quote Originally Posted by saddo33 View Post
    I'm a Painter and Decorater, started my apprenticeship when i was 16 in 94, quit the first job i ever had in 2011 to start my own business, didnt go down well with the boss

    mate i just quit a job of 3 years and the entire top brass treated me like a POS after id broken the news. gave them plenty of notice (in line with contract etc) Sore f%$kin losers i reckon mate. good luck with the sole tradership! only way to go
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    Quote Originally Posted by MHT862 View Post
    Born and bred on the farm till dad sold up.
    I started working life as a apprentice carpenter and studied for clerk of works. self imployed for a bit then studied more and was a building inspector for few years (sick of office) and ended up in civil construction for a few years (operator,pipelayer, setout etc). Then went back to building to help old man get through some jobs so he could retire and the phone started ringing for jobs and hasnt shut up since(the joys of owning a business). Being vesatile helps to keep me in work in that i do my own concrete,timber,roof plumbing,floor wall tiling etc.had a few blokes working for me but down to 1 now. also bought a farm 8 years ago.

    Always have and always will play with cars,bikes (dirt and road) and boats.

    Sounds exactly like Rodney funnily that could be his path, only his father didnt sell the farm and he started building with no family ever being builders before him
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    G'day All
    My Trade is Light Auto Mechanic.
    Switched to Heavy Trucks when I was Quailified.
    Spent some years as a Manager of two different company's (auto elec supplies then Gearbox and Diff repairs)
    Joined the Australian Army (got my diesel qualification)
    Now I run my own Mechanical and Earthmoving contracting business.
    I run Dozers, Bobcats Tippers etc
    I contract into Cadia and North Parkes Triton and Gerri mine as a fitter and Mechanic

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    mines not that exciting
    i done my spraypainting apprentiship with a large crash shop stayed there for 12 years and got sick of smelling the crap and getting paid bugger all so became a postie for 4 years which is a good job in spring and autumn but not so good in winter and summer lol.went and got me HR truck licence then we had a couple of kids now i stay at home and the mrs earns the $.
    oh yeah i only work couple a days back painting for a small shop doing mainly custom bikes which i actually enjoy and doing my panelvan
    might have to get a real job soon tho so ive got enough money to finish it !

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    I'm still at school doing my HSC trials at the moment.. Then 3 weeks of going to school everyday and then I don't finsh my actual HSC exams until early November.. lol

    I am currently trying to get an apprenticeship, and am talking the the resto shop thats in town!
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    Quote Originally Posted by benvanman View Post
    mines not that exciting
    i done my spraypainting apprentiship with a large crash shop stayed there for 12 years and got sick of smelling the crap and getting paid bugger all so became a postie for 4 years which is a good job in spring and autumn but not so good in winter and summer lol.went and got me HR truck licence then we had a couple of kids now i stay at home and the mrs earns the $.
    oh yeah i only work couple a days back painting for a small shop doing mainly custom bikes which i actually enjoy and doing my panelvan
    might have to get a real job soon tho so ive got enough money to finish it !
    With the number of MySandman members in Adelaide you should be renting a small industrial unit with a booth and just paint Sandman's for a year. By the time you paint your own you'll know them back to front.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markagregory View Post
    i own and run my own pest control company here in adelaide, and live on small farm [58 acres] just north of gawler
    Mark
    i live in gawler too, and i have a couple of pests causing me trouble at the moment do you get rid of cats?

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    Quote Originally Posted by playwme View Post
    With the number of MySandman members in Adelaide you should be renting a small industrial unit with a booth and just paint Sandman's for a year. By the time you paint your own you'll know them back to front.
    mook has the HQ-HZ wrecking yard so we have parts covered all we need now is someone and somewhere to do body and paint

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    Quote Originally Posted by playwme View Post
    With the number of MySandman members in Adelaide you should be renting a small industrial unit with a booth and just paint Sandman's for a year. By the time you paint your own you'll know them back to front.
    ha ha yeah your probably right mate but im almost wishing i done a ute it would probably be done by now its half the size lol. i have got a property with a fair size shed on it i think a spray booth may be on the cards in the next few years....

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