Wanting to start a new career - earn a trade

TrickyWicky

Mistral001 wrote: »

The above highlighted quote would probably rule you out as a plumber or electrcian. I have never met a plumber or electrican who says that the "enjoy" their job.

I've never known office workers escape into a technical trade to be honest. I've tried plenty of times and the same thing always comes up - lack of experience, qualifications and only suited to the industry I'm already in.

I've never understood how some people say its so easy to move around :mad:

DCFC79

Good luck OP.

Dunroamin

TrickyWicky wrote: »

I've never known office workers escape into a technical trade to be honest. I've tried plenty of times and the same thing always comes up - lack of experience, qualifications and only suited to the industry I'm already in.

I've never understood how some people say its so easy to move around :mad:

I don't think anyone would say it was easy to train for the construction industry when you're an adult but it is possible.

dori2o

Mistral001 wrote: »

The above highlighted quote would probably rule you out as a plumber or electrcian. I have never met a plumber or electrican who says that the "enjoy" their job.

Edit: However, I wish you all the best if you decide to get a trade. Perhaps try to get some work experience with a plumber or electrican, say offer to become a helper on your days off. Maybe difficult to get, but if you are willing to pitch in and do any job they might be willing to give you a taste of the job for a few days.

My Dad was a plumber for over 40 years and he loved the job.

My brother had learning difficulties at school and really wasn't suited to academic learning.

He left School, started an apprenticeship at the place my Dad worked, won the Apprentice of the year 2 years running, and is a plumbing/heating engineer and also a skilled electrician. He loves his job and has been headhunted by several companies.

There are thousands of people in every trade that not only enjoy their jobs, but love doing them also.

dori2o

Dunroamin wrote: »

I don't think anyone would say it was easy to train for the construction industry when you're an adult but it is possible.

If you want it enough you will make it happen.

A close friend of mine was an office furniture salesman for 15 years, he retrained as a plumber, did unpaid work at weekends for other plumbers he met through builders in the pub, gained his qualifications, site experience, and now runs his own successful business.

OP, I see no reason why, if you want it enough, you couldn't retrain and be successful.

xxmrksxx

Thanks all for the advice.

I'm going to give it to the new year, as I'm already doing one or two of the B&Q DIY Courses (nothing to do with the above, but to broaden my knowledge)

However I'm going to take one or two bits of advice as I know one or two people within the industries and ask if I can do some unpaid weekend work, just so I can observe the work and gain a little experience.

If it then still appeals to me I can get the courses on the side, whilst working full time.

Many thanks for the advice and as above mentioned, if you want something and are willing to work for it, I see no reason why you can't achieve.