As Monday began so did another chapter in this book that is building your own business. A week ago I had security of a minimum wage job in supermarket crowd control, a Sunday roast business that was at its maximum and involved early mornings late nights, and I had a life that wasn’t really working.Continue reading “The Step into the Unknown week 1”
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Time to take a risk
Last Sunday morning the sun hit my face to wake me from my slumber, the first thought is my boy. My eldest lad turns 7 and it was his day. As I fully open my eyes I am hit by it, an invisible wave came over me and it feels like I’ve been hit byContinue reading “Time to take a risk”
WHAT I’VE LEARNT ABOUT PEOPLE FROM SUPERMARKETS
Strap in dear reader because this one may turn into a rant. I will start out by saying “don’t worry, I am a still a positive upbeat bald arsehole but today is going to be about getting a few things of my chest. Today has been a great day though, delivery Sunday dinners went outContinue reading “WHAT I’VE LEARNT ABOUT PEOPLE FROM SUPERMARKETS”
FROM NOTHING TO SOMETHING
5am the alarm disturbs me from whatever strange dream I was having. It has only been a few hours following a late night of working but there is no chance to snooze. 5,4,3,2,1 … up. This is what needs to be done, this is what I’m fighting for, this is a chance at something. FromContinue reading “FROM NOTHING TO SOMETHING”
SOLD OUT
WE SOLD OUT and it felt bloody great. Then as the anxiety started to build, the mind started racing about every little detail, the day dreaming commenced and the energy became electric, this was the shot. Last Monday, I put on social media a menu for Sunday Roast dinners. The idea behind it was byContinue reading “SOLD OUT”
IN NO MANS LAND
As I drift through another week in the fog of uncertainty that is hospitality during the pandemic, it is time to take stock, figure out where I stand and what’s to come. I have had some good luck regarding a job though, the day before my interview at a supermarket I received a phone callContinue reading “IN NO MANS LAND”
Supermarket sweep
Its been a little over a week since all work disappeared, the last few days Boris finally shut bars, pubs and restaurants. This has allowed businesses to look to insurance but to be perfectly honest this government critic has been mightly impressed with the stimulus package to support businesses and 80% of wages to thoseContinue reading “Supermarket sweep”
Time to HUSTLE like a MOFO
So, what to do if you one of these many casualties of circumstance? Well like some people I see on social media, you can bitch and moan about how you have been dealt a bad hand or you can stand up and fight, as Les Brown says “if you can look up, you can get up!”.
The new C word Is a C*NT!!
What else?, as the world goes into safety mode to combat this pandemic this week its hit hard. Like many self employed I have been checking news updates on government protocol, this week its seemingly got real!. Thursday afternoon as I happily prepped for a charity function that evening, the type of charity fundraiser thatContinue reading “The new C word Is a C*NT!!”
A Taste of that Work Life Balance
As the evening sky becomes dark, the kids are fast asleep, I am given a moment of peaceful reflection and serenity. Alright serenity is a bit much but I’ve got peace and quiet, a cup of tea and a few chocolate hob nobs so life seems perfect. Normally its a Polish vodka on ice orContinue reading “A Taste of that Work Life Balance”
FOOD ANARCHY 