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    A little bit light hearted but what are your 3 biggest likes and dislikes about DJing.

    Mine are :

    Like
    1. Seeing people enjoy themselves - sounds corny I know but it is one of the best feelings in the world seeing people having a good time.
    2. Playing Music - I listen to so much at home, so to get paid to do it is a bonus
    3. I am my own boss (unless the wife says otherwise lol)

    Dislike
    1. Packing away at the end of the night - don't mind setting up, but hate packing away
    2. The driving - very rare can I get bookings less than an hours drive each way, and envy people who do
    3. Office/Admin Work - never realised how much there was when I first started


    Over to you ............
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    Good thread.

    Likes:
    1) As Chris.
    2) As Chris.
    3)Getting paid.

    Dislikes:
    1) Drunks, especially badly behaved ones. Drinks in hands also.
    2) Bad access/bad planning.
    3) Customers. Think I ought to have a comprehension test built into the contract.
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    pretty same as above

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    Like
    1. That it fits well with my other half's work life - so no need for childcare etc.
    2. Not having the routine of a regular 9-5 job. I absolutely HATED the structure of a regular job in the past
    3. Job satisfaction

    Dislike
    1. Missing out on key family events 'cause I work weekends
    2. The stability a regular job provides
    3. The long tiring drive home post-gig

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    I had to think hard about this one - to shorten the list of "Likes" and to actually come up with three "Dislikes" (there aren't that many things I can truthfully say I don't actually like about this game if I'm honest).

    LIKE
    • Being my own boss (OK - I'm still technically in a FT job as well at the moment), but the disco is mine and I call the shots
    • Seeing the customers have a good time (I get a real kick out of that part)
    • The money



    DISLIKES
    • Being out at work when the dear lady's sitting at home in front of the telly of an evening
    • Admin - I absolutely HATE it
    • The lack of respect from some guests such as Ms Cut Throat or those that despite having had a good night suddenly think you're cp because the venue insist that the end time is in actual fact, the time you have to stop playing music.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Imagine View Post


    DISLIKES
    • Being out at work when the dear lady's sitting at home in front of the telly of an evening
    Round here, that goes in the " like " box. Staying in on a Saturday is torture.
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    Likes
    1. Being my own boss
    2. Listening to music
    3. Seeing people enjoying themselves

    Dislikes
    1.Drunk people who think they can dj better than you.
    2. Unloading the van
    3. Not having weekends free .

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    Not many negatives really.

    1: the money and doing my own thing. I have never had a proper job so it suits me fine.
    2: coming up with random ideas which make the night, or really kick it off - happy clients
    3: I like the paperwork and back end, but especially the marketing and meeting new people
    4: buying new kit and tweaking my set up, good changes little and often. Love it.

    1: Rude delusional people, or groups that will only get up to PARRTI DANZES. And as above HATE cut throat girls!!
    2: Having to travel, but 95% of my venues are 20 mins max - (3 of them 5-7 mins away).
    3: People who contact me on Facebook and never get back to me.
    4: photographers that try and rush the first dance, or venue staff that are lazy OR dictatorial.

    Quote Originally Posted by Excalibur View Post
    Round here, that goes in the " like " box. Staying in on a Saturday is torture.
    I agree. I don't have a telly to get me out the house and do things.
    I suppose now we have kids we will have to buy one
    Last edited by yourdj; 18-04-2017 at 11:26 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yourdj View Post
    I don't have a telly to get me out the house and do things.(


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbAxT3DFVBQ#t=01m14s

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    Someone actually said 'what do you point your furniture at' once. I bet it was from this. I find it really distracting when i go to clients houses and they have a Massive TV on in the background. i feel like saying, 'can you turn it off' especially when they start looking at it. Friends was on the other day though, nice seeing a young Jenny Aniston in full HD and life size.

    It's been a real breath of fresh air not having to watch commercials, crap soaps and especially the news for 10 years. It's amazing how many people just look at me in disbelief; although the rest of the world laugh at English people sat round a box all night watching what must be the most depressing & negative soaps in the world. I have Netflix mind you but a lot of whats on that is garbage and have watched most the decent films on it now. These days though I gather you can choose what ever you want commercial free, is that right? I think I will get Sky or something like that soon if thats the case?
    Last edited by yourdj; 18-04-2017 at 05:01 PM.
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