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So here was the plan.
I was working away killing all manner of fowl ready for the goodly folk of France to consume over the Christmas dinner table, and realised that, as much as I enjoyed the job, it simply wasn't going to pay the mortgage. I had also realised though, that I loved being in France and living in my home full time.
Ta daaaahhhh, the phone rings, I'm offered a job in Algeria, on a decent salary, 4/4 rotation, starting just after the new year. Hmm, thinks long and hard as dont really want to go away anymore.
The plan is formed.
After much searching on the interweb I found that I can do a plumbing course in the UK which I can transfer across to France and start work as a plumber. Best of all, I phoned them, and they told me I can do it in segments of 2 or 3 weeks each leave until I have qualified. I will go and do a few rotations in Algeria, build up a bit of capital in the bank, pay for the course, and have money spare for when I start work around here, as it will clearly be slow as I wont be known. Plan looking good. Phoned the temp agencies in town and explained the plan, they all told me I could work every day if I wanted, as a qualified plumber, they always had loads of work.Went down to the Algerian consulate in Nantes today to get my visa, for step one of the plan ................................
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Computer says no!!!No visa for M Leponge! The plan is ruined, I am gutted and my drawing board has no back left on it to go to.
I was working away killing all manner of fowl ready for the goodly folk of France to consume over the Christmas dinner table, and realised that, as much as I enjoyed the job, it simply wasn't going to pay the mortgage. I had also realised though, that I loved being in France and living in my home full time.
Ta daaaahhhh, the phone rings, I'm offered a job in Algeria, on a decent salary, 4/4 rotation, starting just after the new year. Hmm, thinks long and hard as dont really want to go away anymore.
The plan is formed.
After much searching on the interweb I found that I can do a plumbing course in the UK which I can transfer across to France and start work as a plumber. Best of all, I phoned them, and they told me I can do it in segments of 2 or 3 weeks each leave until I have qualified. I will go and do a few rotations in Algeria, build up a bit of capital in the bank, pay for the course, and have money spare for when I start work around here, as it will clearly be slow as I wont be known. Plan looking good. Phoned the temp agencies in town and explained the plan, they all told me I could work every day if I wanted, as a qualified plumber, they always had loads of work.Went down to the Algerian consulate in Nantes today to get my visa, for step one of the plan ................................
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Computer says no!!!No visa for M Leponge! The plan is ruined, I am gutted and my drawing board has no back left on it to go to.
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