End of an era....

Hi everyone not been on here for a while ive been keeping busy.

I had an email with a job description attached the other week. I applied as I didnt have anything to lose I got an phone call the following day for an interview. Had a good interview then the following day I was offered the job. I accepted and in two weeks time I will be starting work for Pottinger UK there an Austrian company that make Agricultural Machinery.

As some of you know im from a farming background and still take an interest in farming and work on the farm in the summer. My role will be Agricultural machinery and parts dispatcher I will be sending parts and machinery out to dealers, liasing with the sales team and setting up shows and demonstrations. Im very pleased as it will be a varied job with scope for career progression.

To have a set wage and bonus plus holiday pay will be a relief not to mention weekends off and i'll enjoy the work. After 7 years of being self employed i'll certainly miss it but looking forward to my new role as part of a team.

I may even get more time to come on here to chat i've just moved house and had alot to sort out as well

Thanks David, My dad is a farm manager and have been doing strictly no till for 8 years and his boss is interested in the pottinger drill it does look good kit and they do make quality kit. I'm really pleased that my work/life experience has paid off and ive secured the job I cant wait to get started :)

I'm actually working at the yard next week clearing the side of the yard cutting self set ash trees and chipping them on a self employed basis and my new boss said if i get done in the early part of the week he would fill my week paying on a day rate doing other jobs so thats a possitive start already :)

David Cox said:

Good luck and all the best - Having seen a Pottinger seed drill used in a No-Till field with no problems - I can say your working for a quality company with good products. Hope you have a long and successful career with them!

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Bespoke Lawncare July 31, 2012 at 2:13pm

Good luck in your new employment
Simply Business July 31, 2012 at 2:33pm

Good luck Nic! All the best.
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Phil Voice July 31, 2012 at 4:45pm

Thanks for the update Nic. I can understand the lure of permanent employment. Thanks for your support of LJN over the years and I hope you'll now have the time to pop in.

There's potentially some crossover with your new role and LJN.

All the best for the future.

Phil
Fenlandphil July 31, 2012 at 7:53pm

Good luck with the new job Nic, I hope you will be happy and enjoy it.
David Cox July 31, 2012 at 8:00pm

Good luck and all the best - Having seen a Pottinger seed drill used in a No-Till field with no problems - I can say your working for a quality company with good products. Hope you have a long and successful career with them!
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Jason Bright August 1, 2012 at 6:38am

Good luck with your new job!
Nic Johnson August 2, 2012 at 6:04pm

Thanks everyone and keep on the good work with the site Phil

Im not on the internet at my new house yet but when I am I'll get on the chat and have a catch up with everyone
Nic Johnson August 2, 2012 at 6:09pm

Thanks David, My dad is a farm manager and have been doing strictly no till for 8 years and his boss is interested in the pottinger drill it does look good kit and they do make quality kit. I'm really pleased that my work/life experience has paid off and ive secured the job I cant wait to get started :)

I'm actually working at the yard next week clearing the side of the yard cutting self set ash trees and chipping them on a self employed basis and my new boss said if i get done in the early part of the week he would fill my week paying on a day rate doing other jobs so thats a possitive start already :)

David Cox said:

Good luck and all the best - Having seen a Pottinger seed drill used in a No-Till field with no problems - I can say your working for a quality company with good products. Hope you have a long and successful career with them!
Nic Johnson November 11, 2012 at 12:11pm

So three months have passed and I'm loving it its totally different to running my own business and at times I so miss it but the challenges of a new job and different role have been great. I've been to Austria with the company and going again soon. It's very exciting times for the company as sales are going well the opportunity for progression is good. I'm now looking at buying my first house, without selling my kit I wouldn't be able to get a deposit so I can safely say its been a good move for me.
Woodster November 11, 2012 at 12:30pm

Congratulations Nic

I can honestly say, the relief of being paid and not having to pay yourself is amazing, I changed my life in the same way this year and `I have so much more time to relax and spend with my family, the steady income is excellent, it helps you plan months ahead and not worry closer to your planned dates if you have the funds.

Well done chap