Noisyjon Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hi BC'ers, I'm so happy that I just wanted to share this with you all. I have been offered and taken a job that has got me out of over 4 years of very unsociable hours which has meant I had no real band playing time. Infact there was no allowance for me to do anything regularly So I'm now into my notice period and am looking forward to getting back out there in due course! That is all! Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Good on Ya! It`s always important to have some "you time" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I know how you feel man. I did weekly rotations of morning, evenings, nights and weekends for about 3 years and it was horrible. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 [quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1347299367' post='1799042'] Good on Ya! It`s always important to have some "you time" [/quote] Indeed. It's been tough at some stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Good stuff! Now get yourself out and give them some low end hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Congrats Dude. I walked away from 20 years of driving artics to become the Assistant Caretaker at the village high school. I've never looked back, my family and social life is excellent, I can get to rehearsals and I can gig whenever there's one booked. Enjoy it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Fantastic news Jon! Time we revived that Metallica jam idea with your bro and guitar mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Knowing both sides of unsociable hours, I can only say: Congrats, Jon! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 [quote name='kennyrodg' timestamp='1347301652' post='1799096'] ...Enjoy it !![/quote] I intent to, thanks kennyrodg! [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1347301816' post='1799104'] Fantastic news Jon! Time we revived that Metallica jam idea with your bro and guitar mate [/quote] Yes yes Mr. C! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1347302649' post='1799121'] Knowing both sides of unsociable hours, I can only say: Congrats, Jon! best, bert [/quote] Thanks Bert. The feeling is a bit unreal at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Having just had to turn down an excellent band because of the hours I work I know exactly how frustrating it can be - good luck with getting back into a band & doing something you enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 From someone who's at work just now, CONGRATULATIONS! I'm needing to get outta shift work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Congrats. When my wife used to work nights, I had to look after the kids so I was in the same situation. It's great to have evenings and weekends free to rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Brilliant news. I am currently in a work situation that has made me stop gigging but have a few irons in the fire to change this so watch this space !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 [quote name='tonybassplayer' timestamp='1347307691' post='1799215'] ...I am currently in a work situation that has made me stop gigging but have a few irons in the fire to change this so watch this space !! [/quote] Nice one Tony and good luck. This is basically what I done and something came good in the end even though it took over a year of looking & applying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) My little one has started to go to nursery so my partner gets more done during the day so I have to do less. I just had my first evening practice in three years Edited September 10, 2012 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I do a 5 week rotation of earlies, lates, nights, earlies, lates and nights etc etc. I can't say I dislike it (other than the earlies) but it does mean you live at some unsociable hours. Which I quite enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I hear the guy who got the gig with The Hamsters used to be on rotating shifts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Nice one Jon. No more X-Factor either I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1347368853' post='1799847'] Nice one Jon. No more X-Factor either I guess. [/quote] A bit unfortunately Dave, but from the equipment supply side not the whole thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Congrats. I spent 5 yrs doing permanent nightshifts of 7pm to 6am, with a 90 minute journey each way on top of that. I used to leave home before my wife arrived home and she'd be gone by the time i got home in the morning. Rehearsal time with the band was virtually non existent, and as a result the set starting becoming stale as we had so few opportunities to get together and do new stuff. I still work nights now but 10 minutes from my house and i don't start until 10.15pm and i'm home by 7.30am, and i only do Mon-Thurs, so i get to rehearse with the band and have tea with the wife. Much happier and i'm not walking around like a zombie all the time where i'm so knackered! Enjoy the extra "you" time, it's a great feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks ern500evo and I plan to and can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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