How do you fund your cigars?

[James811]

Hey guys, as I have recently got a job I thought I would post and see what other people do for a living as I would imagine that some of you have some interesting jobs. I shall start:

I work offshore as a steward, basically doing beds, hoovering, the odd bit of veg prep etc in the kitchen and serving meals. For almost the last year however (since September) I have been unemployed and just got this job 3 weeks ago, I have already treated myself to some cigars that should arrive with me Tuesday or Wednesday just in time for when I get home. It makes a difference to be able to buy more than 3 or 4 singles a month lol! I am enjoying my job so far but find it a bit weird being away from family and home and my brilliant other half, I'm only 20 and this is my first 2 week trip so I'm sure it will get a bit easier. The job is easy (in a mental sense) but very hard physically as Its constant from 7.30 - 7.30 every day of the week but I get a few good breaks (such as now) which really help. The platform I am on now has a great smoking lounge with 9 leather arm chairs and a TV so I may bring a smoke with me when I come back out next Saturday just for 3 days but the thought of smoking a lovely Cuban whilst also passively smoking 8 Benson and Hedges along with it doesn't excite me too much lol.

So, what are your jobs?

[RogMcDodge]

I pay the bills and fund the cigars by being a teacher and Head of Year.

[Dherm]

Hi James. Its refreshing to hear from someone as young as you who isn't afraid of hard work and more to the point someone who isn't happy to sit around and waste their life away. We all have to start somewhere. Cant remember who but someone said" its not where you start that's important, but where you finish" As an employer I see and interview so many your age who have no drive, enthusiasm or ambition so congrats on that mate. The only advice I can give you is, be the best at what you do and you will be recognised.

[Vortigan]

Hi James. Its refreshing to hear from someone as young as you who isn't afraid of hard work and more to the point someone who isn't happy to sit around and waste their life away. We all have to start somewhere. Cant remember who but someone said" its not where you start that's important, but where you finish" As an employer I see and interview so many your age who have no drive, enthusiasm or ambition so congrats on that mate. The only advice I can give you is, be the best at what you do and you will be recognised.

Great post and I couldn't agree more with the quote,I've referenced it also in my biography section here on the site because it's certainly relevant to my own personal story,a lot of wasted years.Still,no regrets and all that and these days I'm a staff nurse working on a medical outpatient unit primarily treating patients that are under the care of the oncology and haematology teams.

[smokeysoup]

How do I fund my cigars......unfortunately the only option that seems open to me, hard work!

[Wardjrz]

I have two main ways of funding my cigars:
1. I work as an HR & Training Manager - the job pays the bills and looks after my family. It also leaves a little left over for whisky, banjo lessons and cigars,
2. Every so often I sell some of my whisky, many of my bottles are collectables and I get to the stage with some where they become to valuable to open. When that happens they have to go.

Dherm I like your post. I too do quite a lot of recruitment of younger people (my training manager role also includes managing an Apprenticeship Programme for 75 or so Apprentices) and when I get someone in front of me who really wants to work it is briliant. So many think that if they don't fancy it today it'll be OK not to bother. Those who show some interest and energy really stand out.

It is really rewarding to see a young person develop and be successful in work, makes it all worth while.

[Zigatoh]

Great post and I couldn't agree more with the quote,I've referenced it also in my biography section here on the site because it's certainly relevant to my own personal story,a lot of wasted years.Still,no regrets and all that and these days I'm a staff nurse working on a medical outpatient unit primarily treating patients that are under the care of the oncology and haematology teams.

I like it Vortigan, gives me hope that one day I'll sort out the 'how you finish' bit for myself!

To the question of funding, I have managed to always live by not going beyond my means, don't go into debt is my thing (barring the mortgage(s) of course!), luckily I bought my first flat 13 years ago now, didn't do the renting thing, can't even imagine how people start on the 'property ladder' now, it's all a bit crazy

Keep my Necessary outgoings down to a minimum, save some, and try and keep a bit to play with above that...

[Pipe Dude]

I have two main methods: one is my job (as a systems analyst in the aerospace industry) and the other is by critically shopping online for everything over ?50. Just today I saved ?100 on my home insurance renewal.

[Drewmidorn]

My main source of income relies on me wearing tight trousers (usually a female size 12). I also have a smaller income from my work as an imagineer. If I said I was a great believer in hard work I'd be lying. I think you're better off working smart than working hard. Needless to say as i'm not that bright I settle for working hard. I swing alternately between insanely busy long days and days where I never leave the comfort of my pyjamas.

[James811]

Thanks very mcuh mate. As I said I was unemplyed and I hated going to the job centre and being labelled so to speak by passers by, it made me feel (insert word(s) of your choosing here) so I am so happy to finaly have a job and be earning for myself! Got paid today which makes things even better! Going to have a nice smoke when I get home Tuesday I think

[Sligub]

I'm an air traffic controller, perfect job for a cigar smoker, because of legalisation I have to have a two hour break every day plenty of time to fit in lunch and a Robusto.

[James811]

I'm an air traffic controller, perfect job for a cigar smoker, because of legalisation I have to have a two hour break every day plenty of time to fit in lunch and a Robusto.

I reckon you could squeeze in a GM if you skipped lunch though Sligub, poor form! Haha

[Dherm]

[Dherm]

Thanks very mcuh mate. As I said I was unemplyed and I hated going to the job centre and being labelled so to speak by passers by, it made me feel (insert word(s) of your choosing here) so I am so happy to finaly have a job and be earning for myself! Got paid today which makes things even better! Going to have a nice smoke when I get home Tuesday I think

"The fruits of your labour" Enjoy!

[The Freck]

I make whisky. Distillery engineer.