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Yep; if you want to be a non-conformist and stick out from the crowd these days; just look normal (in the traditional sense). I am a very keen observer of people, and one thing that is glaringly obvious these days is the level of obesity and tattos versus healthy bodies and art free appearance...

What I really love about this is the fact that you were not afraid to make a change, even thought things were not too bad (financially) at the time. Most people would never do it; live life in a safe mode. But, you had a crack, and went from safe and nice, to even better. good work...

Just like Peter Gibbons - the guy who was the star in "Office Space". Great movie. I especially liked Bill Lumbergh.

He doesn't use the cash register at all. The only people who do are the Manager and I. Every job we do has a jobcard, and a customer invoice to match it, so it's very hard for them to do what you are saying. They may take some of the supplies I guess - things like engine treatments, or...

Dead right. On a similar theme, but a slightly different tack; I have one of my employees at the workshop constantly telling me of ways to "put money in your pocket" that the tax man won't see. Now, this is coming from a 50 year old who still rents, and has been a mechanic for about 30 years...

Words from someone who has made the massive mindset change required to escape. Well done; you're in for a scary, exhilarating ride from here on in (or is that out?).

Have you thought of offering them the chance to buy a share of the business? This will recoup some of your invested time and money, and keep them motivated.

No; not true. yes, there are the usual bad backs, and varicose veins can occur etc, which are more prevalent in hands-on, standing up jobs than not, but from my 3 years experience working in the Frangers Hospital, the majority of nurses are middle-aged woman who are out of shape physically...

Good on ya, AA. Nurses RULE. My wife is one.

Easy; change jobs and/or careers. Most people are too frightened (or too in debt - i.e frightened of losing everything) to do this. They'd rather live on their knees than die on their feet, so to speak.. My lifespan for a job is about 5 years I've found. Actually; it's about 2 years...