O.k boys and girls ; I know most of you didn't grow up with the dream of being a Lawnie ! What sorts of jobs did you do before making the switch ? I was a Chef for 15 years . Trained at the Windsor Hotel Melbourne . Had my own catering business for 4 years and worked in Hotels , Restaurants and Golf Clubs in Vic ,N.S.W. and W.A. Been mowing for 8 years now .