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Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 11:06
by The Mauler
Tax dodging student

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 11:11
by Josh1111
NorthEastBoxingFan wrote:presently I'm on a government sponsored scheme. They sponsor me to sit here writing this for about 65 pounds a week.

I'm looking for a job overseas teaching English having just done work of this nature over the Summer teaching European kids in Britain.

I have literally no idea where I could end up but I'm not massively concerned by that I'll just be glad to be grafting again.

NB: I've been told recently I have a good mic' voice. And I've always believed I look well in a shirt or suit. I secretly harbour the ambition to become Britain's answer to Michael Buffer in the future (although I prefer Lennon Junior myself).

Try hong kong, i had a mate out there who absolutely loved it and earnt good money doing it

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 11:34
by J
Srebmun wrote:
J wrote:
Srebmun wrote: Seeing your location I now read your post like thus "Accountant mon... so if ya a need account or tax dem done I an I 'ere mon"

HAHA close ...thats Jamaican mate never call a bajan, jamaican, like calling Bernard Dunne British on here that is. :OhYes: :lol: :lol:

Bajan dialect is softer more gentle, they chop the ends of words off, Im starting to understand it after two years..


Wha....gaaan.....aaaan?

translation hows it hanging my white "cant dance" brethrin :OhYes: :OhYes: :OhYes:
I'm Irish so it's the best I can do I'm afraid, I had to say it loud to myself as I typed so my colleague is looking at me like I'm some kind of RastafarIrish.

:D
RASTAFARIRISH I LIKE THAT.... :OhYes: :TU:

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 11:52
by Loynesy
Dioufy wrote:If his company has any legal problems, then they'll go to him. If he's a partner then he's already done very well for himself. If you don't mind, Loynesy, how long did it take you to become partner in your firm?
8 years pqe - training contract at a magic circle firm, 6 years there as an associate, moved to London office of a big US firm, made partner 4 years ago after a couple of years.

GC rolw slightly different at a private equity firm than a corporate, as well as dealing with legal problems, I'm in charge of risk/compliance and co-ordinate the M+A deals.

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 11:55
by Srebmun
Loynesy wrote:
Dioufy wrote:If his company has any legal problems, then they'll go to him. If he's a partner then he's already done very well for himself. If you don't mind, Loynesy, how long did it take you to become partner in your firm?
8 years pqe - training contract at a magic circle firm, 6 years there as an associate, moved to London office of a big US firm, made partner 4 years ago after a couple of years.

GC rolw slightly different at a private equity firm than a corporate, as well as dealing with legal problems, I'm in charge of risk/compliance and co-ordinate the M+A deals.
Bold bit, reminds me of American Psycho

Patrick Bateman: Ask me a question.
Club Patron: So, what do you do?
Patrick Bateman: I'm into, uh, well, murders and executions, mostly.
Club Patron: Do you like it?
Patrick Bateman: Well, it depends. Why?
Club Patron: Well, most guys I know who are in Mergers and Acquisitions really don't like it.

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 12:08
by Happy Slapper
Insurance Broker.

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 12:33
by Loynesy
Srebmun wrote:
Loynesy wrote:
Dioufy wrote:If his company has any legal problems, then they'll go to him. If he's a partner then he's already done very well for himself. If you don't mind, Loynesy, how long did it take you to become partner in your firm?
8 years pqe - training contract at a magic circle firm, 6 years there as an associate, moved to London office of a big US firm, made partner 4 years ago after a couple of years.

GC rolw slightly different at a private equity firm than a corporate, as well as dealing with legal problems, I'm in charge of risk/compliance and co-ordinate the M+A deals.
Bold bit, reminds me of American Psycho

Patrick Bateman: Ask me a question.
Club Patron: So, what do you do?
Patrick Bateman: I'm into, uh, well, murders and executions, mostly.
Club Patron: Do you like it?
Patrick Bateman: Well, it depends. Why?
Club Patron: Well, most guys I know who are in Mergers and Acquisitions really don't like it.
What a great book.

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 12:42
by forcefraser
Shipbroker in sunny Norway

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 12:46
by J
forcefraser wrote:Shipbroker in sunny Norway
which company bro? pm me if you dont wish to say here.

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 12:52
by lefty
Srebmun wrote:
lefty wrote:
Loynesy wrote:Interesting thread.

Partner in law firm, about to move and be General Counsel for a large private equity firm.
General counsel?What is that exactly?Im young and naive still so learning about the world! :-?
Means he's the top man in the firms law department.


edit to add: sorry, beaten to it.
Thanks

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 12:54
by lefty
Ahh the diversity of life! :)

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 12:58
by gmanji
I work offshore as a Rope access sparky in the Middle East.

Shouldve been a pro boxer but had to pack it in at 16 due to injury. :-?

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 13:06
by Srebmun
Loynesy wrote:
Srebmun wrote:
Loynesy wrote: 8 years pqe - training contract at a magic circle firm, 6 years there as an associate, moved to London office of a big US firm, made partner 4 years ago after a couple of years.

GC rolw slightly different at a private equity firm than a corporate, as well as dealing with legal problems, I'm in charge of risk/compliance and co-ordinate the M+A deals.
Bold bit, reminds me of American Psycho

Patrick Bateman: Ask me a question.
Club Patron: So, what do you do?
Patrick Bateman: I'm into, uh, well, murders and executions, mostly.
Club Patron: Do you like it?
Patrick Bateman: Well, it depends. Why?
Club Patron: Well, most guys I know who are in Mergers and Acquisitions really don't like it.
What a great book.
Agree, I also thought Bale played him brilliantly in the filum, Bale has the right arrogance for it, like in Batman and Shaft, he was brilliant in those too.

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 13:14
by orbtastic
Do you like Phil Collins?

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 13:16
by whiskey
I think we've got every skill set covered across this forum.

We should set up a business together.

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 13:23
by Srebmun
orbtastic wrote:Do you like Phil Collins?
Me?

If so, not particularly, good drummer tho'.. and I do remember thinking he was one of triplets when I first seen a video he brought out (can't remember which one). :oops:

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 13:28
by lefty
Chambers2 wrote:
lefty wrote:
Deserter wrote:Commercial Director for a PR & Event Managment company. Prior to that was in newspaper and magazine publishing for 15 years ranging from junior reporter on a regional paper through to Group Publisher of a magazine company.
What does that entail exactly?Being a commercial director i mean.
He directs commercials, have you seen the AA advert (the "Bev", "Kev" one)? that was one of Deserters
You're telling me porkies i bet! :lol:

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 13:31
by orbtastic
Srebmun wrote:
orbtastic wrote:Do you like Phil Collins?
Me?

If so, not particularly, good drummer tho'.. and I do remember thinking he was one of triplets when I first seen a video he brought out (can't remember which one). :oops:
It's a quote from the book/film...

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 13:33
by Asterix

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 13:33
by TerribleTerry
Srebmun wrote:
orbtastic wrote:Do you like Phil Collins?
Me?

If so, not particularly, good drummer tho'.. and I do remember thinking he was one of triplets when I first seen a video he brought out (can't remember which one). :oops:
There is a whole chapter in AP dedicated to the subject of Phil Collins ;;-)

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 13:34
by Srebmun
orbtastic wrote:
Srebmun wrote:
orbtastic wrote:Do you like Phil Collins?
Me?

If so, not particularly, good drummer tho'.. and I do remember thinking he was one of triplets when I first seen a video he brought out (can't remember which one). :oops:
It's a quote from the book/film...
<penny drops>

Now I do feel :oops:

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 13:50
by mickeyb
Architectural technician. It's like an architect, but for people that slept through school and uni, and then spend the rest of their careers watching architects with half their talent make twice their money.

Not that I'm bitter, mind. :D

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 14:55
by deadpan
Comedian. Not famous.

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 15:27
by Feargal....
Vet (mixed practice). Work involves treating mainly cattle, dogs, cats and sheep. I also work as a veterinary inspector in a meat factory. I usually work in the cattle lairage. I decide who is fit to kill and who isn't

Re: Posters choice of career?

Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 15:28
by keithmoonhangover
In chorological order..... dishwasher - t.v repairman - barman - baker - chef - hotel manager - self employed (owned a kiss-o-gram company (half naked girls in my car most days!) - fork lift driver - support worker(mental health) - sports development in a special school - university (at 30 y.o.) - 1 year off after car crash - sex education teacher - car salesman.