plantgirlllmember
150 posts
Location: Sydney Australia


Posted:
Am sitting here toiling away wondering what, if any, perks people get in regard to their toys of choice at their place of employment, especially those who have "average" jobs?

I work for a huge transport company, in the office of a heavy vehicle workshop.

I have access to industrial supplies such as quick release links, rings, etc for my chains.

We have 500l kero on site, I'm welcome to take as much as I like anytime.

Plenty of handy blokes, tools, welding stuff here. Starting soon on fire whip handle!

My boss is paying for me to be included in a Fire Brigade training day that will teach me all sorts of fire safety stuff & give me a certificate at the end.

Plenty of room to practice, even inside when weather is too hot or cold. I even take poi breaks on work time, wouldn't want me getting rsi sitting here at a desk all day?!

People take different roads seeking fulfillment & happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.-H. Jackson Browne


pkBRONZE Member
Lambretta Fanatic
4,997 posts
Location: United Kingdom


Posted:
when i was full time working at gatecrasher i pretty had all the time i wanted to play and learn on a hugh dancefloor. that was good while it lasted.

Astarmember
1,591 posts
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada.


Posted:
Free kero is crazy.

Your going to bankrupt that company!

NYCNYC
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA


Posted:
If I used colored flames I could get them through my chem lab. But I don't. But the Junior class has sold glowsticks at every school event since I've become their advisor. Plus I get to chaparone dances and spin glowsticks there. Which is nice.

Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]


plantgirlllmember
150 posts
Location: Sydney Australia


Posted:
do you think i'll do that astar?

but i only take 20 litres at a time!!!

People take different roads seeking fulfillment & happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.-H. Jackson Browne


Jezaddict
642 posts
Location: UK, London


Posted:
I work for a print firm so I can print thousands of flyers, business cards etc... advertising for my fire troupe.

'Happiness is liking peeing on yourself. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth.'

'If *I* had a hammer, there'd be no more folk singers.'


Rick aka LokiBRONZE Member
member
134 posts
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada


Posted:
sounds like you cats have some pretty nice perks, especially Jez. I'd love to find a cheap way to print advertizing.

I work at a science centre that caters to children, so the biggest perk I get is when kids who have seen one of our shows come up and ask "are you Loki? did you do a fire show?".

That is, I work at a science centre as my dayjob until Friday, March 7 at 5pm, when I'm leaving to do fire performance full-time. Woo-hah.

-Rick aka Loki
oh, man, a signature?... uuh... this is like coming across wet cement... uuh, shoot, I had something clever I was saving... I hope I don't run out of sp


plantgirlllmember
150 posts
Location: Sydney Australia


Posted:
Wow Rick! You're leaving a fab job to go to a just-as-fab one! My kids most favourite place in the world is a science centre in Canberra called Questacon, it's a such lush place.

Good luck with your new career!

People take different roads seeking fulfillment & happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.-H. Jackson Browne


RoziSILVER Member
100 characters max...
2,996 posts
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia


Posted:
I get paid with beer. It explains my appeal to the opposite sex

It was a day for screaming at inanimate objects.

What this calls for is a special mix of psychology and extreme violence...


NYCNYC
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA


Posted:
You look more appealing if YOU get drunk. Hrmmm, that's not usually how it works.

Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]


RoziSILVER Member
100 characters max...
2,996 posts
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia


Posted:
No, I meant that.... Oh, don't bother

It was a day for screaming at inanimate objects.

What this calls for is a special mix of psychology and extreme violence...


MikeGinnyGOLD Member
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA


Posted:
Um... I get first-rate medical care when I light my fool arse on fire?

-Mike

Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella



A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura


DeepSoulSheepGOLD Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,617 posts
Location: Berlin, Ireland


Posted:
Eeer, I get cheap life insurance!! YAY!

I live in a world of infinite possibilities.


bluecatgeek, level 1
5,300 posts
Location: everywhere


Posted:
eeerm.

i get free paraffin.
free toys
all the equipment i could want to make noo toys
a rehearsal space to spin in whenever
awesome people to spin with all the time
paid trips to glastonbury, bjc etc.

that'll do for now(i think there are more, but envy is a nasty thing )

should maybe now point out this is not an average job, i am in fact.... a fire performer(ft)


R

Holistic Spinner (I hope)


Magnusmember
279 posts
Location: Bath, UK


Posted:
bluecat, what is the name of your group, I missed all the professionals at Glasters last year.

I just get paid lots of money, with which I buy kero and toys. Does that count?

Magnus... pay it forward


alanthejugglerdudemember
8 posts
Location: Saline Michigan


Posted:
I work in a restraunt and alwise juggle for the kids. great tips

im alan, and thats my name.


Seven - The CatDIAMOND Member
Pooh-Bah
2,055 posts
Location: New Zealand


Posted:
I have the best poi perks at work. I work or sort of with Malcolm all day and I get to see all the new toys when they arive and if I am lucky I get to play with the ones I like the most.

Resistance is futile
I have retractable claws


plantgirlllmember
150 posts
Location: Sydney Australia


Posted:
i want your job seven!!!!

People take different roads seeking fulfillment & happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.-H. Jackson Browne


tadpoleGOLD Member
enthusiast
200 posts
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe, United Kingdom


Posted:
Someone mentioned envy a few posts ago...

Job perks, from best down...

Only 5 times a week,
Only until 5 o'clock.

Don't worry, be happy...



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