What would you do if you were in my shoes

Sinny · 29 Sep 2011 at 15:50

Alphington said:
could anyone recommend me any apprenticeships? I don't think plumbing or an electrician will be for me

thanks again for the replys

If you want a decent trade you can always try your hand at Brick laying or Plastering, there is always demand for plasterers. or you could try landscaping/gardening.

Skys the limit, plenty of practical trades out there.

Alphington · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:02

where to start though? I wouldnt mind landscaping/gardening

PermaChanged · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:13

You'll cut your fingers daily doing gardening or landscaping, you man enough?

Alphington · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:14

Rusty_Noob said:
You'll cut your fingers daily doing gardening or landscaping, you man enough?

seriously.. why post that on this topic?

MeEsH BaKkA · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:42

platypus said:
Join the forces.

+1 on this.

Each to their own but... Sod living with your sister.

Sunbed · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:49

How is hospital food these days?

I'm assuming you'll be in there a while with that nasty gash on your finger.

Stone22uk · 29 Sep 2011 at 17:00

Have you considered a night course in something you enjoy or find interesting, at a local college ect?

Participant · 29 Sep 2011 at 17:02

Alphington said:
where to start though? I wouldnt mind landscaping/gardening

Stick to the design side though eh? Although you can still get some nasty paper cuts if you're not careful.

Alphington · 2 Oct 2011 at 15:33

hmm. I dont no what to do. Dont have a clue where to start with apprenticeships etc

OpenToSuggestions · 2 Oct 2011 at 15:36

Alphington said:
Hi guys

last year I left college, I was studying Public Services foundation degree. I quit the course after 6 months as I was finding the course really hard and it just wasn't for me. Whilst I was there I was working at McdOnlad's, and still am.

If you are finding a foundation college course difficult then perhaps education isn't for you.

Thought about working on the shopfloor somewhere?

For example, JCB is about £11 an hour. ANY overtime is 1.5 pay. Saturday is always 1.5x pay and Sunday always 2x pay.

Alphington · 2 Oct 2011 at 15:50

Yeah, I no eduction isnt for me, thats why I quit 6 months ago.

JCB aint employing at the moment.

rexehuk · 2 Oct 2011 at 15:55

Build your own rocket and become the first private man on the moon.

:rolleyes:

Alphington · 2 Oct 2011 at 16:03

Just had a quick think, what about me moving away somewhere for a year and getting a job? London? it will do me good to move away. I currently live in exeter, thoughts on this?

rexehuk · 2 Oct 2011 at 16:13

Alphington said:
Just had a quick think, what about me moving away somewhere for a year and getting a job? London? it will do me good to move away. I currently live in exeter, thoughts on this?

If you have the capital to make it in London I'd say go for it... You'll need a bit of cash to establish somewhere to rent and buy food.

I love London, despite all you see on the news... you will never actually see a shooting, I never have because I don't go to the dodgy areas!

Andy Pandy · 2 Oct 2011 at 16:26

Pestilence said:
Yvan Eht Nioj.

That song is catchy

franco_22 · 2 Oct 2011 at 17:57

Join the army

Housey · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:00

You're young and lacking in ideas so perhaps now is the ideal time to go travelling. If that's what you want to do and you can fund it there is no better time, time for a round world ticket and go and experience the world at your leisure.