t Building Society gave me face to face contact with the public, which I much preferred and introduced me to lower level management. Being impetuous I fancied a further move in about 1981 and found myself in estate agency. As a negotiator I joined Hanbury Williams, who are no longer; loved the work but realised my prospects would improve with a higher profile company. In 1982 a negotiators position became available at Aldreds on Hall Quay and I jumped at the chance. Within a couple of years I was promoted to manager of the Gt Yarmouth office. I revelled in introducing new systems and having control of the head office branch. Meeting vendors, providing marketing advice and seeing the sale through to a satisfactory conclusion provided great job satisfaction. It was often hectic , stressful and the hours were long, but no two days were the same and it was always exciting. Back then Aldreds were one of the main players in the town and still are today. After Thirty one years at the Yarmouth branch It was time to make way for Youth vigour and energy, oh and someone that could understand all the fantastic technology. I'm still around in a consultancy capacity and the knowledge built up over three decades is being put to good use. In times of need I help out at each of our offices, and as a total contrast I particularly enjoy putting up the for sale boards. It's like being paid for going to the gym and it's a treat to be out in the fresh air. It's still great being part of a thriving family run business and I look forward to a new challenge every day.