An All Encompassing Road Trip
David Kaufmann
Lancashire Posts: 49
Hi guys. Hope this is the right page to post this? If not please let me know.
Having spent 5 years doing my dream job, I made a huge mistake in my selection of new role in 2016. I stayed there for approximately 14 months before being off on paid sick leave for a further 12 months. The toxicity of the work place, and my employer's treatment of me whilst sick with mental health issues, was nothing short of disgraceful.
The care provided by the NHS has left a lot to be desired and 18 months after my first encounter with the mental health team, I'm still waiting for the promised help.
Anyway, to cut a very long story short, I have taken my recovery in to my own hands. On Tuesday, I swapped my car for a small van, and as soon as I have tied up loose ends (fingers crossed within a month), I shall be packing some essentials and heading south.
I plan to get work in the Southeast of England picking fruit initially but eventually (sooner rather than later), I will head to Europe. So to the point of my post. If any of you guys know of any kind of seasonal work, anywhere in Europe, I'd love to hear from you. I'm a physiotherapist by trade but obviously not looking for that kind of thing right now. Anything else considered.
I can get by in German, have a smattering of French, Spanish and Italian and keen to learn more.
I lived in Germany for two years in the 90s and Italy for one year in 2015. My previous job saw me travelling around the world and the thought of a day job in the UK leaves me with cold sweats.
Anyway, if any of you can help, I'd love to hear from you.
Peace & love
David
Having spent 5 years doing my dream job, I made a huge mistake in my selection of new role in 2016. I stayed there for approximately 14 months before being off on paid sick leave for a further 12 months. The toxicity of the work place, and my employer's treatment of me whilst sick with mental health issues, was nothing short of disgraceful.
The care provided by the NHS has left a lot to be desired and 18 months after my first encounter with the mental health team, I'm still waiting for the promised help.
Anyway, to cut a very long story short, I have taken my recovery in to my own hands. On Tuesday, I swapped my car for a small van, and as soon as I have tied up loose ends (fingers crossed within a month), I shall be packing some essentials and heading south.
I plan to get work in the Southeast of England picking fruit initially but eventually (sooner rather than later), I will head to Europe. So to the point of my post. If any of you guys know of any kind of seasonal work, anywhere in Europe, I'd love to hear from you. I'm a physiotherapist by trade but obviously not looking for that kind of thing right now. Anything else considered.
I can get by in German, have a smattering of French, Spanish and Italian and keen to learn more.
I lived in Germany for two years in the 90s and Italy for one year in 2015. My previous job saw me travelling around the world and the thought of a day job in the UK leaves me with cold sweats.
Anyway, if any of you can help, I'd love to hear from you.
Peace & love
David
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It’s gonna be an adventure in any case, good luck and enjoy the freedom
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Left home yesterday afternoon and as i was driving south, i toyed with the idea of dropping in on an old boss and friend who i haven't seen for 5 years. I say toyed, it should have been a no brainer, but when you feel like you have failed, it's hard to face people you respect. Anyway with 300 yards to the exit, I figured at worst, I'll get a decent cup of coffee, and left the motorway. . I wish I had reached out 2 years ago, when i began having mental health problems, caused by my last job and employer.
Turns out; a) he was delighted to see me and b) he has been struggling himself. To cut a long story short, ended up having dinner (prior to being involved in his current role, he trained as a chef), which was spectacular, and enough for 6 people, a good catch up and I stayed over.
Duly refreshed with 2 cafe doppio, I hit the road. I'm not a religious man but the road was clear from Cheshire to Canterbury; not one hold up on the M6/M1/M25/M2. To any Brits reading, you will know that this is nothing short of a miracle!
Arrived in Kent at approx 2pm and by 2:30pm, I had secured fruit picking work with accommodation. I think apart from the owners, I am the only native English speaker; and I can't wait to meet and work with people from across Europe. Prior to the nightmare job, I had spent 5 years in my dream job. It involved a lot of travel, from places as varied as Australia, Azerbaijan, South Korea, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, South Africa and the good ole USA. In addition, I was working with people from across the globe and I look forward to it again.
Maybe one day I will go back to the profession that I worked 4 years to achieve at Uni, as mature student aged 40 but right now, this is the reboot that I need!
Incidentally, the sun is out, it's 10 degrees celsius warmer than "home" and no rain forecast to mid-September. #CostaDelCanterbury
I have just bought, but not yet put on the van, a "Stickman". Once it's on, I'll post a pic so that if any of you see a white Peugeot Partner, suitably adorned, you'll know to say hi!
Anyway, early night for me before my first day of work in over 2 years. Bring it on!
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Good on you.
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Well my first day fruit picking and not much picking. I was on a crew pulling out raspberry plants. After 8 hours manual labour in 33 degrees (Celsius), i feel like I've gone 15 rounds with Mike Tyson.
More important, I have regained some dignity! Fingers crossed i can get out of bed tomorrow morning for some more of the same.
Worked with a Polish guy who served Eddie a vegan pizza in Krakow last year 😁
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Got to withn 200 metres of the shop i wanted but took a wrong turn. Entirely missed (seeing) a metal post behind me, and reversing at barely 5 miles per hour, put a massive dent in the offside rear door of my van.
Here's the progress (in less than a week). Yes i was mildly pissed off but figured, my van is still secure, driveable and judging by my (a physiotherapist's) opinion, an "easy fix" for the body shop 🤣. Nothing doing yesterday as it was a public holiday in the UK. So after finishing work today i Googled a garage, and drove down there.
With the benefit of a body shop guy's opinion it was clear the door was "fucked". 🤣🤣
Dude was decent enough to do a quick search and found a used door, at place about 20 miles away in Margate. Very pleasant drive in beautiful countryside and within 20 minutes, I'm driving away with not a scratch on the van 😁
The fact that I've just "done" my first day and a quarter's pay sure teaches you the value of a buck but more importantly, the whole thing has passed off without me getting any increase in stress. Right now, thats more important to me than a large salary ❤✌
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astoria 06
albany 06
hartford 06
reading 06
barcelona 06
paris 06
wembley 07
dusseldorf 07
nijmegen 07
this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
astoria 06
albany 06
hartford 06
reading 06
barcelona 06
paris 06
wembley 07
dusseldorf 07
nijmegen 07
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