My sad little story

[MattHall91]

Hi all

Bit unusual, but here goes.

About a year ago I found myself being less happy day to day. Long story shot, I deduced it was my job and what came with it. By this I mean the job itself (field sales) and the inevitable company car that came with it. At first it was great: very cheap, worry-free motoring and regular bonus from the job. But then I realised what I wanted to do long term (I've just turned 24), which has helped to get my career on track. However in the meantime, I'm left with a car I don't like and can't afford to run a second fun car for personal use. It's almost as if I'm being denied a car of my choice, unless I loan more money to fund what is effectively a hobby.

Hopefully I will be out of the job in the next 6 months, which will also mean I have to buy my own car! Following what I want to do in my career and also being able to indulge my passion for cars as a result will make me significantly more content! Obviously I can't wait for this, but I am curious to see if there are any others in a similar position to myself?

Just thought I'd share.

[va1o]

I'm doing a silly commute at the moment so I've had to swap my Golf GTI for a boring diesel. However its worth it since I've got a better paid job out of it with less hours and more holiday along with good future progression opportunities.

I'm toying with buying a weekend car but I think getting a foot on the housing ladder is the priority. Oh and FWIW I'm also 24.

[anonymous-user]

You need to try harder and sell a few more fields, then you can buy a second car with your bonus.

[MattHall91]

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va1o said:

I'm doing a silly commute at the moment so I've had to swap my Golf GTI for a boring diesel. However its worth it since I've got a better paid job out of it with less hours and more holiday along with good future progression opportunities.

I'm toying with buying a weekend car but I think getting a foot on the housing ladder is the priority. Oh and FWIW I'm also 24.

That sounds like a good trade off! I chose to get on the property ladder last year, worth it long term!

[Ari]

The Crack Fox said:

If you're unhappy, a car won't make much difference, but it's nice to treat yourself now and then. I don't miss company cars.

ETA; Good luck

I have a car way better than I ever had as a company car (and I had some good company cars). But God I miss having a free car that mends itself free of charge and turns into a new car automatically every so often - for free!

The rest I agree with.

[B'stard Child]

MattHall91 said:

Hi all

Bit unusual, but here goes.

About a year ago I found myself being less happy day to day. Long story shot, I deduced it was my job and what came with it. By this I mean the job itself (field sales) and the inevitable company car that came with it. At first it was great: very cheap, worry-free motoring and regular bonus from the job. But then I realised what I wanted to do long term (I've just turned 24), which has helped to get my career on track. However in the meantime, I'm left with a car I don't like and can't afford to run a second fun car for personal use. It's almost as if I'm being denied a car of my choice, unless I loan more money to fund what is effectively a hobby.

Hopefully I will be out of the job in the next 6 months, which will also mean I have to buy my own car! Following what I want to do in my career and also being able to indulge my passion for cars as a result will make me significantly more content! Obviously I can't wait for this, but I am curious to see if there are any others in a similar position to myself?

Just thought I'd share.

If you have something in life that you don't like - change it - life is way to short for regrets......

[anonymous-user]

Sad little story

[Rickyy]

lord trumpton said:

You need to try harder and sell a few more fields, then you can buy a second car with your bonus.

Very much a first world problem, OP! But I can relate, I've recently got my MX5 back after 13 months. Had to endure a van and a Citroen C1 for that period!

[MattHall91]

B'stard Child said:

MattHall91 said:

Hi all

Bit unusual, but here goes.

About a year ago I found myself being less happy day to day. Long story shot, I deduced it was my job and what came with it. By this I mean the job itself (field sales) and the inevitable company car that came with it. At first it was great: very cheap, worry-free motoring and regular bonus from the job. But then I realised what I wanted to do long term (I've just turned 24), which has helped to get my career on track. However in the meantime, I'm left with a car I don't like and can't afford to run a second fun car for personal use. It's almost as if I'm being denied a car of my choice, unless I loan more money to fund what is effectively a hobby.

Hopefully I will be out of the job in the next 6 months, which will also mean I have to buy my own car! Following what I want to do in my career and also being able to indulge my passion for cars as a result will make me significantly more content! Obviously I can't wait for this, but I am curious to see if there are any others in a similar position to myself?

Just thought I'd share.

If you have something in life that you don't like - change it - life is way to short for regrets......

My thoughts exactly. And I am doing!

[MattHall91]

Rickyy said:

lord trumpton said:

You need to try harder and sell a few more fields, then you can buy a second car with your bonus.

Very much a first world problem, OP! But I can relate, I've recently got my MX5 back after 13 months. Had to endure a van and a Citroen C1 for that period!

I agree it may sound a little insignificant compared to some current affairs! It was more about the car is one of several aspects of the job.

But that does sound pretty grim! Definitely makes you love it even more after those 2 I bet though.

[danjama]

B'stard Child said:

If you have something in life that you don't like - change it - life is way to short for regrets......

And what if you're not sure what it is you don't like?

[Condi]

Jimboka said:

Sad little story

Terrible. Even African children have organised a whip round for you.

[marmitemania]

Condi said:

Jimboka said:

Sad little story

Terrible. Even African children have organised a whip round for you.

I wish things like this were all I had to be sad and worried about. Believe me if this is a big problem in your life you need to buckle up and hold tight because you will have a lot worse sh!t than this to deal with in the future. Unless you a one of life's lucky people who just breeze through without a care.

[MattHall91]

marmitemania said:

Condi said:

Jimboka said:

Sad little story

Terrible. Even African children have organised a whip round for you.

I wish things like this were all I had to be sad and worried about. Believe me if this is a big problem in your life you need to buckle up and hold tight because you will have a lot worse sh!t than this to deal with in the future. Unless you a one of life's lucky people who just breeze through without a care.

Don't worry, it isn't by a long way. It's just one which is relevant for this website.

[a7x88]

I wasn't too dissimilar - I had been in field sales from 21 and had company cars ever since, again at first it was handy not having the repair bills, fuel card, new car etc etc, but last year I was getting tired of the job and fed up with doing the 50k miles a year - it started to take the shine off of driving and I was missing out on seeing the little one grow up.

Long story short I also made a career change (26 now) and got into something I really enjoy with the added bonus of more money and more time at home (don't ask me how!). Handed back my nice new A3 (it was too small anyway with the little one) and thought i'd get an interesting family car instead of a boring diesel hatch. I now have a car with a bit more character and the fact I work 5 mins away means driving has become something to enjoy again....

Caveat emptor - DON'T change jobs just for the sake of a car....! If it's something you think you will enjoy and the car is the added bonus go for it - better to make the jump now than sit around doing a job you're fed up with....

[MattHall91]

a7x88 said:

I wasn't too dissimilar - I had been in field sales from 21 and had company cars ever since, again at first it was handy not having the repair bills, fuel card, new car etc etc, but last year I was getting tired of the job and fed up with doing the 50k miles a year - it started to take the shine off of driving and I was missing out on seeing the little one grow up.

Long story short I also made a career change (26 now) and got into something I really enjoy with the added bonus of more money and more time at home (don't ask me how!). Handed back my nice new A3 (it was too small anyway with the little one) and thought i'd get an interesting family car instead of a boring diesel hatch. I now have a car with a bit more character and the fact I work 5 mins away means driving has become something to enjoy again....

Caveat emptor - DON'T change jobs just for the sake of a car....! If it's something you think you will enjoy and the car is the added bonus go for it - better to make the jump now than sit around doing a job you're fed up with....

Thanks for that! I wouldn't change for the car and only the car. I meant it's an added bonus of changing jobs anyway. Similar to yourself really. What did you go into if you don't mind?

[marmitemania]

MattHall91 said:

marmitemania said:

Condi said:

Jimboka said:

Sad little story

Terrible. Even African children have organised a whip round for you.

I wish things like this were all I had to be sad and worried about. Believe me if this is a big problem in your life you need to buckle up and hold tight because you will have a lot worse sh!t than this to deal with in the future. Unless you a one of life's lucky people who just breeze through without a care.

Don't worry, it isn't by a long way. It's just one which is relevant for this website.

Sorry Matt i didn't mean that in a snotty way. I'm sure you have modern pressures like the rest of us.

[MattHall91]

marmitemania said:

MattHall91 said:

marmitemania said:

Condi said:

Jimboka said:

Sad little story

Terrible. Even African children have organised a whip round for you.

I wish things like this were all I had to be sad and worried about. Believe me if this is a big problem in your life you need to buckle up and hold tight because you will have a lot worse sh!t than this to deal with in the future. Unless you a one of life's lucky people who just breeze through without a care.

Don't worry, it isn't by a long way. It's just one which is relevant for this website.

Sorry Matt i didn't mean that in a snotty way. I'm sure you have modern pressures like the rest of us.

No worries

[007 VXR]

I have it the other way around. Got the car of my dream, Live at work so only get to use it now and again

But then if i had to use it every day for work, it would cost to much in petrol

[B'stard Child]

danjama said:

B'stard Child said:

If you have something in life that you don't like - change it - life is way to short for regrets......

And what if you're not sure what it is you don't like?

Make your mind up and then make a decision?