Change in Career

RDB85

RDB85

RDB85

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I went to college and then to university. Obtained my BSc in Computer Science. I then volunteered to work at a number of companies for so called experience. After a few years I then landed a job. Which I stayed in the sector for 10 years and then was made redundant from two companies along with a lot of people.

I then spent the next 6 months searching for a job with not much look. The sector moves pretty fast and unless you re skilled in a certain area it is hard to get a job.

So I then worked with my uncle, a retired electrician. I then completed my Electrical 2365 Level 2 and 3 Courses. Which I paid up to £5k for it, only to find out that nobody wants to employ someone at mid 30s, and in order to gain a Gold Card you need to work in employment for the Portfolio etc.

I then did an Apprenticeship in Fire and Security. I went to college for 3 years. I’ve currently been working in that sector for 7 years. The pay isn t great and the travel and on call are really getting to me.

So I m really not sure what to do.? I don t fancy doing it myself as I ve worked in domestic houses for 4 years and it s not great as people don t want to pay a lot for an Alarm or CCTV.

Ive thought about another trade but at 40 is it worth it? Or maybe try something else?
 
"only to find out that nobody wants to employ someone at mid 30s"

Is there some other reason why people do not want to employ you which you need to consider? Your statement is really not a true reflection of the job market.
 
BDEE said:
"only to find out that nobody wants to employ someone at mid 30s"

Is there some other reason why people do not want to employ you which you need to consider? Your statement is really not a true reflection of the job market.
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Absolutely this, at 40 I dont see why tou couldn't get a job as an electrician
 
BDEE said:
"only to find out that nobody wants to employ someone at mid 30s"

Is there some other reason why people do not want to employ you which you need to consider? Your statement is really not a true reflection of the job market.
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Do you want to see the 300 plus emails that I sent out. Even offering to work for free.
 
Begbie said:
Absolutely this, at 40 I dont see why tou couldn't get a job as an electrician
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Or anyone entering a trade related role with any competency tbh, especially if they had family/friends already within said trade.

I know multiple people that entered trades in their 30's and even 40's that are doing well. My brother became a bricklayer at 38, self employed/contracts out to sites and gets paid by the brick at a current 52. One of my best friends went into tiling because he was sick of sitting behind a desk at 34, that was a decade ago and he's doing well enough to have just paid off a mortgage for a four bed detached. I honestly could go on with multiple others, it makes no sense to me unless the OP seriously does not want to go the self employed route and even then.
 
Gray2233 said:
Or anyone entering a trade related role with any competency tbh, especially if they had family/friends already within said trade.

I know multiple people that entered trades in their 30's and even 40's that are doing well. My brother became a bricklayer at 38, self employed/contracts out to sites and gets paid by the brick at a current 52. One of my best friends went into tiling because he was sick of sitting behind a desk at 34, that was a decade ago and he's doing well enough to have just paid off a mortgage for a four bed detached. I honestly could go on with multiple others, it makes no sense to me unless the OP seriously does not want to go the self employed route and even then.
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That’s good for your brother and friends. But well, the electrician route is a little more complicated.

So let me explain…

Level 2 and Level 3 are the foundations. You then have the 18th Edition Wiring Regs to complete. Then you do the NVQ which means in order to pass it you must be working for an electrical company. Then comes Testing and Inspection which again requires employment and finally the AM2. But you need at least 5 years or more experience before even attempting the AM2.
 
RDB85 said:
That’s good for your brother and friends. But well, the electrician route is a little more complicated.

So let me explain…

Level 2 and Level 3 are the foundations. You then have the 18th Edition Wiring Regs to complete. Then you do the NVQ which means in order to pass it you must be working for an electrical company. Then comes Testing and Inspection which again requires employment and finally the AM2. But you need at least 5 years or more experience before even attempting the AM2.
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Um wut...my apprentices all do AM2 after 2-3 years. Slowest yet was 3.5.
Last guy was damn good and did it after an accelerated apprenticeship in 2 years. Current guy is 3. Next will be 3. Next guy in line probably 2.
 
Dis86 said:
Um wut...my apprentices all do AM2 after 2-3 years. Slowest yet was 3.5.
Last guy was damn good and did it after an accelerated apprenticeship in 2 years. Current guy is 3. Next will be 3. Next guy in line probably 2.
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That’s fair enough. The college I used said 5 years.
 
RDB85 said:
Do you want to see the 300 plus emails that I sent out. Even offering to work for free.
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I think you're missing the point. But you are not striking me as someone who is willing to listen and reflect on suggestions and feedback.

Perhaps that's the issue.
 
I’d rather work full time at a company rather than a few weeks here and there. As you’ll gain no experience. I’ll try again and see what happens.
 
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