Lockdown positives

For all the none biking stuff. Say hello, chew the fat or flame the forum.
User avatar
Cav
Posts: 7955
Joined: 27 Oct 2015, 12:00
Your Bike: 2009 ZX6R
Has thanked: 1044 times
Been thanked: 2205 times

Re: Lockdown positives

Post by Cav »

I'm really happy for you mate :) What do you see yourself doing after all of this? Getting back into IT?
User avatar
D6Nutz
Posts: 7433
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:26
Your Bike: Speed Triple 1200 RS
Has thanked: 828 times
Been thanked: 2611 times
Contact:

Re: Lockdown positives

Post by D6Nutz »

Cav wrote:I'm really happy for you mate :) What do you see yourself doing after all of this? Getting back into IT?
I'd love to do a career change, but sadly I can't afford to. I'm committed to the house and mortgage now and am starting to work towards and exit plan to retirement now.

I just have to remember that life maybe stressful now, but if I focus on keeping my current level of earning I could get the mortgage paid off in 10 years. This would allow me to wind down, stash some cash for retirement, and feck off out of this country to somewhere warmer.
You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.

If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough - Mario Andretti
User avatar
duke63
Posts: 15500
Joined: 22 Oct 2013, 07:34
Your Bike: Ducati 748/853 & Triumph Street Triple 765RS
Location: Staffordshire
Has thanked: 4177 times
Been thanked: 4132 times

Re: Lockdown positives

Post by duke63 »

In two months i have done just under 300 miles in the car. Finally got round to filling up and it cost me £35 as fuel is now 99.9p per litre. Win win.
User avatar
Blade
Posts: 18772
Joined: 14 Mar 2014, 18:43
Your Bike: Kawasaki ZX10R
Location: North West
Has thanked: 3134 times
Been thanked: 3767 times

Re: Lockdown positives

Post by Blade »

Home schooling.

Its really rewarding to help your child and also quite interesting.
User avatar
D6Nutz
Posts: 7433
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:26
Your Bike: Speed Triple 1200 RS
Has thanked: 828 times
Been thanked: 2611 times
Contact:

Re: Lockdown positives

Post by D6Nutz »

Blade wrote:Home schooling.

Its really rewarding to help your child and also quite interesting.
'kin 'ell !!!!!!!

Wanna borrow my kids then !!!! It's not like that here... More an exercise in changing hair colour or going bald !
You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.

If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough - Mario Andretti
User avatar
Blade
Posts: 18772
Joined: 14 Mar 2014, 18:43
Your Bike: Kawasaki ZX10R
Location: North West
Has thanked: 3134 times
Been thanked: 3767 times

Re: Lockdown positives

Post by Blade »

D6Nutz wrote:
Blade wrote:Home schooling.

Its really rewarding to help your child and also quite interesting.
'kin 'ell !!!!!!!

Wanna borrow my kids then !!!! It's not like that here... More an exercise in changing hair colour or going bald !

Haha that did make me laugh (lol)

Yeah no worries Jon, bring them round, we will just sort the private tuition fees out later (happy)
User avatar
kiwikrasher
Posts: 8870
Joined: 17 Mar 2014, 04:32
Your Bike: ‘16 Thruxton R. '10 Multistrada 1200 S.
Location: Kurrajong Heights, NSW, Australia
Has thanked: 4588 times
Been thanked: 4659 times

Re: Lockdown positives

Post by kiwikrasher »

Blade wrote:
D6Nutz wrote:
Blade wrote:Home schooling.

Its really rewarding to help your child and also quite interesting.
'kin 'ell !!!!!!!

Wanna borrow my kids then !!!! It's not like that here... More an exercise in changing hair colour or going bald !

Haha that did make me laugh (lol)

Yeah no worries Jon, bring them round, we will just sort the private tuition fees out later (happy)
I really enjoyed it as well. Admittedly I only did 2 weeks and it didn’t leave me time for much else which was a bit frustrating, but the actual helping with school work was very rewarding.

I actually wanted to be a teacher when I left school but after doing some volunteer teachers aid with 5-6 yr olds it put the 18 yr old me off. I’ve been a technical instructor is 2 previous jobs and do work place competency assessments now. Also did a few years divemastering on dive courses as a part time job.

So I guess it might explain why I enjoy the homeschooling a bit.
Happiness is not a destination. It is a way of life.
User avatar
D41
Posts: 12948
Joined: 22 Sep 2014, 11:36
Your Bike: Triumph Daytona 650.
Has thanked: 4290 times
Been thanked: 1130 times

Re: Lockdown positives

Post by D41 »

Blade wrote:Home schooling.

Its really rewarding to help your child and also quite interesting.
The kids learn about the world.
The parents learn about patience.
User avatar
Blade
Posts: 18772
Joined: 14 Mar 2014, 18:43
Your Bike: Kawasaki ZX10R
Location: North West
Has thanked: 3134 times
Been thanked: 3767 times

Re: Lockdown positives

Post by Blade »

Not as experienced as you Kiwi (y) but I'm an NVQ assessor at work, so I did a basic teaching qualification which taught me quite a bit how to teach fun enough and tbh although I'm no expert, its been very beneficial in my home life as well as work.
Post Reply