career change

  1. daveR38

    hello everyone

    Hi all, I'm an ex Civil Servant who is retraining as a domestic installer. Currently doing City & Guilds level 3 and hoping to start up small business later. I used to be in IT but moved into the "dark side" (management) before being made redundant, now looking to supplement CS pension with...
  2. C

    Career Change

    Hi all, I am about to embark on distance learning whilst working my current full time job. Supposedly taking 2 years to complete to 'fully qualified'. At a cost of 10% of potential earnings. Which they say is £7,000. Is this a fair reflection? Is there still a shortage of electricians? Cheers.
    • CJW18
    • Thread
    • career career change change domestic sector
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  3. J

    Career Change

    Hi All, I'm looking into a career change at the age of 28. I've got a computer science background in a fairly good job at the moment but can't stand being in a office all week! I've done some electrical work with a fully qualified guy and enjoyed it and had good feedback on my work. I've always...
  4. T

    Seriously considering career change. Which route to qualification?

    Hi, First, apologies if this has been done to death. I am 28 and considering a career change to become an electrician, preferably in the industrial sector. I have over 10 years' experience as a computer programmer and fancy a change - I've spent way too much of my life sat on my bum! Always...
  5. S

    Career change

    Hi, I am looking for a career change but dont know where to start. I am 31 and i would like to train as an electrician. I currently work full time as a Store Manager in Peterborough but its rubbish with no job satisfaction. Im at the stage where if i dont do a career change i probably never...
  6. P

    Career Change Advice

    Hi All, I'm sure the question has been asked before- but this forum is huge so not found the answer yet!! I'm 32yrs old looking to change career but wanting advice on the route to take. Option A) Apprentaship route. Leave current job, then earn £150 a week for first year, slightly more next...
    • panelman
    • Thread
    • advice career career change change
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. F

    Career change

    Hi I am new to this site and was hoping i could get some advise and guidance please. I'm 27 and for the last 9 years Ive been working as an estate agent, over the last year i have not been too happy and have decided to change my career and an electrician is something i thing would interest me...
  8. VoltzElectrical

    career change

    Ok, so most of you know that I have been in Public Lighting for the last couple of years and had a commercial subcontracting background before that. I'm super-bored working for local authority and seeing as the last few private jobs have involved lighting solutions, I had a thought today and...
  9. I

    Career change

    Just wondered if any of you had considered leaving the electrical trade. I've been a Electrician for the past 17 years. I've worked on nearly every aspect of the trade from domestic to industrial to commercial to fire alarms to servicing Hvac and BMS systems etc etc etc. I've been self employed...
  10. B

    Career change at 35 and in FULL TIME 60 Week job - What career pathway?

    Hello I am desperate for a career change at 35. I have had a 17 year career within sports and leisure. I have ended up as a football kit manager. Sounds great being in professional sport but the hours (60-80 hour) are ridiculous, pay poor and the wife is ready to leave me. I am stuck in a...
  11. W

    Career change course

    Hello all, I am interested in a career change into the world of electricians. Can anyone here give me some pointers and advice in relation to reputable course providers. Many thanks
  12. R

    Career change advice

    Hi I'm looking for some advice regarding a career change, I've been in my current job for around 10 years but thanks to our oh so fantastic government I am getting royally shafted with my pay and pension. I am due to start a plastering course next week and would also like to to train in...
    • roccodog
    • Thread
    • advice career career change change
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. C

    Career change - Electrician training - view to emigrate to cananda

    I have been living in working in Asia for the last 6 years and considering a career change. I will turn 30 next year I want to train as an electrician. I was thinking about taking an intensive course and then gaining some on the job experience with a view of applying for a work visa 1 to 2...
    • capo
    • Thread
    • career career change change electric electrical electrician training
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. N

    Career Change

    As above.Anyone any ideas.20 years at this crack now and to be honest I've just had enough. The thoughts of another 30 years is driving me mad.....:banghead:
  15. F

    Offshore Spark Looking For Career Change

    Hi folks, First time on here. I'm an Electrician with a few years offshore experience. I'm looking to still work offshore but was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a career change? I'm willing to take a pay cut and start at the bottom of the ladder. I know it is very vague but I'm open...
    • fatchalice76
    • Thread
    • career career change change looking offshore spark
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. G

    Best course for career change ?

    Hi all, just wondering what everyones thoughts are on the best course for someone with no experience to take that would give me a chance to get into the industry ? I was thinking of going on a pre-apprenticeship course in college but I was hoping there was a course that would give me the...
  17. C

    Career change?

    Hi all. I am 43 and currently work in the motor trade. I have done this since leaving school and have gained much experience of many aspects of the trade. I am an MoT tester and am also qualified to ATA Master Technician level and as such, most if not all of the work I do is of an...
    • chunkymonkey
    • Thread
    • career career change change
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. N

    greetings from a new member looking for a career change!

    Hello Ladies and Gents, I am looking for as much info as i can about becoming an electrcician as i am looking for a career change. i worked in a school as an unqualified teacher and after 2 years i have found out that it does not suit me. call me old fashioned but when a kid tells you to f off...
    • not_today
    • Thread
    • career career change change greetings looking member new new member
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  19. A

    Career Change - To become a electrician

    Hi All, Need some genuine advise. I am 35 and want to become a electrician in the long run. I have a wife and a kid. My situation is such that I have to have a full time job. I work shifts so it should be easy for my to attend classes for a start. 1. Is it a viable skill set considering...
  20. whinmoor

    Career Change

    Isn't it great to see our old friend coining it in again? Huhne gets a job as energy adviser on £437 an hour for company that provides advice on cavity wall and loft insulation | Mail Online
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