J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by snowb4ndit

Dave Mac wrote:

Overriding plans are to ski as much as possible and not have to work in the UK education system again!

That seems to be a loss to the UK education system, but for very good reasons!

I have looked at ski workers a lot. I concluded that at one time, I had one of the best season jobs in skiing. Now, I finish my days skiing, and look at who is just starting work. It seems to be the small drink/music outfits at the bottom of slopes that are close to a village. They have opened at 3.30pm. Close before midnight, and get up for the early morning lift.

Tempting innit?

Oh yes, it so is!

My hubby is a sound engineer and musician so a music venue would be no problem at all, he's done it all his life. I also have a growing list of family and friends who would like work so eventually my plan is to swan around with a pen in my hand looking busy for a couple of hours a day making sure all is ship shape. Lol!

RoseR wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:Pablo, I don't know what resort but I think it will be either France, switzerland, Austria or Lapland.

Brimster, You're correct I am a teacher and I have been a deputy and a head which I must admit I made very clear on my applications. I'm not counting chickens yet though, got to get through the interview. Still excited though! :D

Th plan is to eventually have a house without a mortgage in England (need to sell current house first though...we have some interest now), and a small business with accomodation in a ski resort. Ski season running business/home for the summer.

Overriding plans are to ski as much as possible and not have to work in the UK education system again!

Sounds so exciting.....so envious. Whilst I love Lapland I think your plans for a bar/cafe would be quite limited there. Their licensing laws are strange.

Rose I doubt I'll be posted to Lapland (if I get the job) and I really want to buy somewhere in France...Not to far and I speak a little french. (When I say little I really mean little! lol)

Pablo, I don't know what resort but I think it will be either France, switzerland, Austria or Lapland.

Brimster, You're correct I am a teacher and I have been a deputy and a head which I must admit I made very clear on my applications. I'm not counting chickens yet though, got to get through the interview. Still excited though! :D

Th plan is to eventually have a house without a mortgage in England (need to sell current house first though...we have some interest now), and a small business with accomodation in a ski resort. Ski season running business/home for the summer.

Overriding plans are to ski as much as possible and not have to work in the UK education system again!

AllyG wrote:Snowbandit,
It might be a good idea to try managing a business, cafe or whatever, for someone else before you actually buy one.

I cleaned holiday cottages for several years before I built/converted my own one, and it was a great help because I knew exactly what I needed in it/which way to design it, and how much work was involved before I started.

If you decide you don't like that sort of work, having tried it for a while, you can then walk away without any capital losses. And, if you do decide you still want to buy your own business, you will know exactly what to look for, and you won't get ripped off by the seller.

Anyway, getting a job to tide you over while you look around sounds like a great idea. I hope you get it - it sounds like fun!

Ally

Already done it before...And it's much, much, much easier and more fun/less stressfull than running a school with 350 kids, 50 staff, a budget of £1.6 million and an authority scrutinising everthing you do to make sure you meet their many targets.

I know exactly what I want to do and I am a very determined lady Ally. :lol:

Ally, the plan is to spend 6 months looking for a small business...If I can get a job for the season it will alleviate the hurry to sell the house. If i sell the house in the mean time that will be even better. :D

On sunday I filled out several applications for 'childrens activity staff' positions with various ski companies. I have already had a response from one company inviting me to an interview for the position of Resort childcare manager...Woo hoo!!!!!

I just feel the need to say it again...WOO HOO!!!!!!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Another very good report Tony and I'm pleased to hear that you all had a great time. SC is definitely a place that I would like to try out, maybe I'll give it go next season.

Ian Wickham wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Great news, now tell me about the business venture :shock:

Sell house, buy out of London, no mortgage, a bit of money in the bank, explore/research the Alps for a season and look for small bar/cafe! :D

Mmmmm my concern is whether you would drink all the profits :lol:

Just scrubbed your name off list of people to invite for a free accomodation. :roll:

I am sooooooooo excited!!! Started by User in Ski Chatter, 47 Replies
Ally, the plan is to spend 6 months looking for a small business...If I can get a job for the season it will alleviate the hurry to sell the house. If i sell the house in the mean time that will be even better. :D

Easter skiing (with pics added) Started by User in Ski Chatter, 13 Replies
Another very good report Tony and I'm pleased to hear that you all had a great time. SC is definitely a place that I would like to try out, maybe I'll give it go next season.

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