Another dilemma

Rob Barron · 31-01-2008, 16:52

Ok folks, help me out here. Decision time....

I have been given a photographers pass to go to the Cardiff concert of the X-Factor Tour giving me free and unlimited access to shots of the performers from the front of the arena which holds 20,000 people. The performers will include Rhydian, Leon, Same Difference, Nikki et al but it will require me to take two days of my holiday entitlement to go to it.

Now I know X Factor might not be a big deal for most people and I have to say that since the stunning Leona Lewis won, nobody else has come even close. But this would be my first opportunity to take shots like this in such a venue.

What do I do? Take the passes and go for it (tickets for the Bournemouth venue sold out within 2 hours of going on sale!) or pass it up and keep my two days of holiday entitlement?

Cheers,
Rob

ps No suggesting I pull a sicky please!

stupot · 31-01-2008, 16:57

Rob, i'd say its a no brainer, go and take lots of shots, whether your into x-factor or not there's some invaluable experience to be had there.

Gary Bagshawe · 31-01-2008, 17:04

Post me the tickets

If you have been given access to photograph then just think of the money you could potentially make, not my cup of tea but I would go just for the saleability of the images you could get.

***Dave*** · 31-01-2008, 18:48

Just go ..... & take some nice shots of Dani

_MB_ · 31-01-2008, 18:50

Rub chillies in your eyes, it'd be more fun

P-E · 31-01-2008, 19:00

Go for it Rob

sawdust · 31-01-2008, 19:01

God Go for it once in a life time shot

fionaB · 31-01-2008, 19:17

take the passes!!!!!!!!!!! wow! i darent even mention that or Murray would cut your fingers off to get them! lolol

Fi

AQ · 31-01-2008, 21:08

How much holiday do you get - 4 weeks at least ?? What would you do with those two days if you did not go. You will not get this chance again

AQ

Charlotte · 31-01-2008, 21:24

Go for it

simpbow · 31-01-2008, 22:38

Go for it Rob.

Rob Barron · 01-02-2008, 17:56

Looks like the majority reckon I should go for it and I have to say that is my natural inclination.

In answer to the question about how much holiday I get, that is where my problem lies. I get 5 weeks BUT I am forced to take 2 weeks at Christmas as we are closed so I have just 3 weeks to spread throughout the year. I am using 8 days for my holiday with my wife and friends in April. So, if I use these two days in March, I have just one week of holiday to use between April and December. That is a LONG time when you are teaching, trust me!

So you can see why I am procrastinating on this one. My head screams yes for sure. I just need it to be so worth it that it will carry me through the next few months of solid wrking LOL.

Cheers all,
Rob

31-01-2008, 16:52	#1 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,204	Another dilemma Ok folks, help me out here. Decision time.... I have been given a photographers pass to go to the Cardiff concert of the X-Factor Tour giving me free and unlimited access to shots of the performers from the front of the arena which holds 20,000 people. The performers will include Rhydian, Leon, Same Difference, Nikki et al but it will require me to take two days of my holiday entitlement to go to it. Now I know X Factor might not be a big deal for most people and I have to say that since the stunning Leona Lewis won, nobody else has come even close. But this would be my first opportunity to take shots like this in such a venue. What do I do? Take the passes and go for it (tickets for the Bournemouth venue sold out within 2 hours of going on sale!) or pass it up and keep my two days of holiday entitlement? Cheers, Rob ps No suggesting I pull a sicky please! __________________ Rob Barron robbarron@aol.com If you look down on other people, don't expect them to look up to you!

31-01-2008, 16:57	#2 (permalink)
stupot Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset Posts: 1,319	Re: Another dilemma Rob, i'd say its a no brainer, go and take lots of shots, whether your into x-factor or not there's some invaluable experience to be had there.

31-01-2008, 17:04	#3 (permalink)
Gary Bagshawe Rep Point Winner 07 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 2,232	Re: Another dilemma Post me the tickets If you have been given access to photograph then just think of the money you could potentially make, not my cup of tea but I would go just for the saleability of the images you could get.

31-01-2008, 18:48	#4 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Re: Another dilemma Just go ..... & take some nice shots of Dani

31-01-2008, 18:50	#5 (permalink)
_MB_ Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 826	Re: Another dilemma Rub chillies in your eyes, it'd be more fun

31-01-2008, 19:00	#6 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,505	Re: Another dilemma Go for it Rob

31-01-2008, 19:01	#7 (permalink)
sawdust Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ashby de la zouch Leicestershire Posts: 700	Re: Another dilemma God Go for it once in a life time shot

31-01-2008, 19:17	#8 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,454	Re: Another dilemma take the passes!!!!!!!!!!! wow! i darent even mention that or Murray would cut your fingers off to get them! lolol Fi

31-01-2008, 21:08	#9 (permalink)
AQ Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 971	Re: Another dilemma How much holiday do you get - 4 weeks at least ?? What would you do with those two days if you did not go. You will not get this chance again AQ

31-01-2008, 21:24	#10 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,799	Re: Another dilemma Go for it

31-01-2008, 22:38	#11 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Another dilemma Go for it Rob.

01-02-2008, 17:56	#12 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,204	Re: Another dilemma Looks like the majority reckon I should go for it and I have to say that is my natural inclination. In answer to the question about how much holiday I get, that is where my problem lies. I get 5 weeks BUT I am forced to take 2 weeks at Christmas as we are closed so I have just 3 weeks to spread throughout the year. I am using 8 days for my holiday with my wife and friends in April. So, if I use these two days in March, I have just one week of holiday to use between April and December. That is a LONG time when you are teaching, trust me! So you can see why I am procrastinating on this one. My head screams yes for sure. I just need it to be so worth it that it will carry me through the next few months of solid wrking LOL. Cheers all, Rob

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