The Working Away question

[John Matrix]

Hi lads. Just wanted to talk about working away. Today we have been asked how we feel about it. Where I work don’t really work away and I haven’t had to yet. But up until I joined 2 years ago I spent 17 years on and off, on more than off away from home. It has been suggested that we may be layed off if it gets to a point where the local work drys up. But after April next year the squedule is full of local work again, so I’m led to believe. I have kids and a mrs. I’ve got to a point where I don’t want that life anymore and I’m just not interested in it. I’ve had health issues, and one of my kids also has health issues. I need to be home really. Do I have to go if I’m in the books? What are your experiences with similar situations?

 

[Pete999]

It’s only work my friend. Not the important stuff.
Do what makes you happy.

It's what makes you solvent, after all that's what you go to work for isn't it?
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It's what makes you solvent, after all that's what you go to work for isn't it?

So what do you go to work for then, Gary?

 

[gerry.slater65@]

It's what makes you solvent, after all that's what you go to work for isn't it?

That’s what work is for, yes.
If you think that work is a main priority in life, you’re probably not doing it right.

 

[ruston]

Sometimes the heart has to rule the head , and I think in your case you already know that.
I agree with the comments that this is a situation that has to be discussed between you and your boss , giving you all this option says something about him in my opinion.
There must be some local work , it seems strange if it has all dried up, he will surely need some local staff.
In any event , my best wishes go to you and your family .

 

[gerry.slater65@]

It's what makes you solvent, after all that's what you go to work for isn't it?
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So what do you go to work for then, Gary?

So I can join these sites and talk to deliberately obtuse workaholics.

 

[Pete999]

That’s what work is for, yes.
If you think that work is a main priority in life, you’re probably not doing it right.

I'm not working any more Gerry done my bit now down to you young cubs, I worked all my life to provide for my Family, Kids and extended family, " not doing it right" how dare you.

 

[plugsandsparks]

To answer the op: You have been asked how you feel about working away. My advice is to be clear with your employer how you feel about it and give them the reasons (if you feel its appropriate). Working away does suit some people, more than others, sometimes people do enjoy the variety and freedom of working away, some hate it as its lost time with young children and anxious partners.
Make your feelings clear to the employer and hopefully everyone can be accommodated without layoffs.

 

[Baddegg]

I think the crux of this issue is not whether I (Pete999) worked I "rough countries or whatever" the crux is I knew what I had signed up for, hence no recriminations on my employers, I knew to some degree "what I was letting myself in for, so did my wife" that's all nothing else end of. If explaining what and where I had been constitutes " shouting down " then I'm guilty, I believe that this is not the case, and disagree with your inference Badegg.

I was referring to the grow a pair comment Pete

 

[westward10]

Okay can we keep this friendly please. Seeing how high one can ---- up the wall is achieving nothing,

 

[ipf]

So I can join these sites and talk to deliberately obtuse workaholics.

Take it easy 'gary' ...….don't get the wrong angle on Pete.

 

[gerry.slater65@]

I'm not working any more Gerry done my bit now down to you young cubs, I worked all my life to provide for my Family, Kids and extended family, " not doing it right" how dare you.

Well done you. I’m a retired cub too.
I see so many that work is a main priority, it’s a mere lubricant in the grindstone of life. If you’re spoiling for a row..... you’re too late, it’s past my bedtime. ?

 

[Pete999]

Take it easy 'gary' ...….don't get the wrong angle on Pete.

Well done you. I’m a retired cub too.
I see so many that work is a main priority, it’s a mere lubricant in the grindstone of life. If you’re spoiling for a row..... you’re too late, it’s past my bedtime. ?

OK Good night ?

 

[ipf]

Sometimes the heart has to rule the head , and I think in your case you already know that.
I agree with the comments that this is a situation that has to be discussed between you and your boss , giving you all this option says something about him in my opinion.
There must be some local work , it seems strange if it has all dried up, he will surely need some local staff.
In any event , my best wishes go to you and your family .

Hi rus, not seen you around for a while. All OK, mate?

 

[rapparee]

Sometimes the heart has to rule the head , and I think in your case you already know that.
I agree with the comments that this is a situation that has to be discussed between you and your boss , giving you all this option says something about him in my opinion.
There must be some local work , it seems strange if it has all dried up, he will surely need some local staff.
In any event , my best wishes go to you and your family .

Yes, there could be local work to keep a few men going, but if you are in the business of running big squads, then the firm might possibly, won't bother with this and just go after a few big jobs to keep them tied over whilst they're between contracts. The OP might have to stay at home and work for himself and live off homers for the next few months until the firm returns.

PS, good to "see" you again Ruston

 

[ruston]

Yes, there could be local work to keep a few men going, but if you are in the business of running big squads, then the firm might possibly, won't bother with this and just go after a few big jobs to keep them tied over whilst they're between contracts. The OP might have to stay at home and work for himself and live off homers for the next few months until the firm returns.

PS, good to "see" you again Ruston

You too rap, I am still around and follow your posts, so be a good lad.
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Hi rus, not seen you around for a while. All OK, mate?

Yes thanks , had a few knock backs, but nothing too serious this time.
I am doing ok now though, starting physiotherapy tomorrow morning.

 

[ipf]

You too rap, I am still around and follow your posts, so be a good lad.
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Yes thanks , had a few knock backs, but nothing too serious this time.
I am doing ok now though, starting physiotherapy tomorrow morning.

I'll PM you, pal.