There isn’t a Tradie around who doesn’t know the “push through to Christmas” scenario.  You and or your company are doing massive hours (which is great for the bank balance) in some cases working 6/7 days knowing that the Christmas shut down is coming. You’re getting more tired by the day, It happens every year!  People want shit done before Christmas – it’s seriously like they have had ALL year but with the break coming they want to enjoy the “new something and we need it by Christmas”! At smoko time your mates are sharing their “Christmas war stories” and endeavouring to keep everyone happy as you limp into the break – looking forward to some downtime, a few beers and some chillax time.  Sounds bloody awesome! I’m writing this and screaming holy hell you don’t have to be a Tradie to be the only one whose picture is like that (there would be many an office worker who thinks that’s their reality right now too).  It amazes me the frantic pace that some people get to at this time of year! If you don’t want your life to be a “rinse and repeat” you’ve got to ask yourself, what … Continue reading Why 9 out of 10 people are looking to upskill before the New Year