New Job, New City, New Life

[BoxerCup R]

Now then



So I was offered a job on Thursday that I had applied for, to be a Motorcycle Instructor for a Motorcycle shop in Edinburgh. I accepted and I so I am leaving my present job of 18 years as Installation Manager, having a complete career change and moving form North Yorkshire, that has been my home for 37 years, to Edinburgh, to be with Carolyn. I said if I move I don't want to do a job, just because I can do it, I want to do a job because, I want to do it, then, out of nowhere, the opportunity arose and I've taken it. I told them I am not walking away with only two weeks notice to Scottie, my Mate and Boss because I cant walk away without integrating my replacement fully into my role and making sure its in safe hands. I've helped build the company from 9 employees to now 50 strong so my new employer has been very good and is giving me 6 weeks grace, I start 15th October.

Looking forward to riding some unknown roads and exploring the glorious Scottish countryside.

A very happy JT

[Humbug]

A big move but hopefully a new chapter that you will enjoy. Did the same moving from Essex to the Midlands 12 years ago and along with the odd problem it brings a wealth of new opportunities. I'm near some of the best circuits in the country and some great roads are not far to the east in the Lincs Wolds.
Good luck and hope it all goes well for you.

[ianc53]

Congratulations, you've got some great riding country on your door step (although you're not badly off in N. Yorks). All the best for the new job and the new living arrangements. Welcome to Scotland.

Cheers

Ian

[boxerscott]

Nice one John! I hope the motorcycles do as instructed!! and all goes swimmingly for both of you.

Don`t look back, there`s now`t there, all in front now Matey.

Chris

[boxerscott]

Welcome to Scotland.

Cheers

Ian

love that one Ian!

chris

[Hay Ewe^]

Well done taking the courage to make the move and change.

[slparry]

bon chance John! Big move. After years traipsing around the world as a global IT Infrastructure manager I was weary of the travel. Am now (mostly) enjoying my return to bike sales, it's a nice place to be until retirement.

Best wishes

[Blackal]

Good luck with it John.

Two Wheels on the south-side?

[BoxerCup R]

Thanks for all your positive comments and good luck, much appreciated

The shop is Saltire Motorcycles

[dave the german]

Good luck with the move

[Yogi Bear]

Now then



So I was offered a job on Thursday that I had applied for, to be a Motorcycle Instructor for a Motorcycle shop in Edinburgh. I accepted and I so I am leaving my present job of 18 years as Installation Manager, having a complete career change and moving form North Yorkshire, that has been my home for 37 years, to Edinburgh, to be with Carolyn. I said if I move I don't want to do a job, just because I can do it, I want to do a job because, I want to do it, then, out of nowhere, the opportunity arose and I've taken it. I told them I am not walking away with only two weeks notice to Scottie, my Mate and Boss because I cant walk away without integrating my replacement fully into my role and making sure its in safe hands. I've helped build the company from 9 employees to now 50 strong so my new employer has been very good and is giving me 6 weeks grace, I start 15th October.

Looking forward to riding some unknown roads and exploring the glorious Scottish countryside.

A very happy JT

A guy at my work moonlights there doing Cbt stuff & we pop in now & again for a browse & a coffee!

All the best with it

[BoxerCup R]

UPDATE :-

Due to government new instructor assessments, Job start delayed until around Feb 2019, hey ho.

dave the german > thanks

Yogi Bear > Might see you there

[Billol]

hi john, Feb 2019 is not too far off so i hope it all goes well, not only for the career change but the new life you and Carolyn will have together, very best wishes on both counts, i must also ask will this career change mean i will have to pay you when you follow me on the ride outs and give me your much needed advice when we stop for a brew ha ha.
Take care John and see you soon.

[BoxerCup R]

Update :

Didn't pass my Assessment in October, passed 6 out of 7 elements but have to pass them all. Discussed getting more experience with the shop before going back for another assessment but then started to suffer with my knee (which has had a fair bit of trauma due to two major bike accidents over the years) due to the cold and its not even winter yet. Had a long hard think and discussion and have had to admit my knee will not allow me to do an outside job during winter so I've had to give up the idea of the Instructor job, gutted. The MD of the shop has said he's still interested in taking me on to work for him so in discussion about that opportunity.

I'm staying in Yorkshire at my present job till end of February and then moving to Edinburgh.

Things change but life goes on, onward and upward.


Billol>

[Blackal]

Sorry to read this - hope something else which appeals, turns up.

One thing to consider, is that a lot of instructors (and police) effectively give up most or all of their recreational biking once it becomes a job.

(And I’m pretty sure you can’t hoon around on a lesson )

Good luck, anyway!

Al