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Hi All, I'm hoping to get some much appreciated advice from you. I am considering a change a shift in career but at 41 I know this is not going to be an easy task.
Before you scoff at the re-trainer looking to earn 50k (i'm not silly) a year please let me give you some history, I actually obtained my City & Guilds 236 Parts 1&2 back in 1991 whilst on a YTS scheme working for an independent Electrical Wholesalers. As I never experienced an apprenticeship with a company the years went by and whilst proud of my qualification at the time I thought that I had missed my opportunity, I was even told by another Sparky that that course was no longer valid and I would have to start again, however it seems it may be more valid now than the swift courses of today.
I have been told by many a spark I am wasted working in wholesale, and as I have many Sparky mates I have been offered the chance to work with them to get some hands on experience again. I know I will have to update to the 17th and also Inspection & Testing, if it takes me year or so to feel confident again then it's worth it.
My goal would be to become a domestic install electrician. What do you guys think? I currently earn 20k a year, ideally I would like to make more but would be happy to be my own boss and earn the same.
It's a big step and I would appreciate any advice.
Before you scoff at the re-trainer looking to earn 50k (i'm not silly) a year please let me give you some history, I actually obtained my City & Guilds 236 Parts 1&2 back in 1991 whilst on a YTS scheme working for an independent Electrical Wholesalers. As I never experienced an apprenticeship with a company the years went by and whilst proud of my qualification at the time I thought that I had missed my opportunity, I was even told by another Sparky that that course was no longer valid and I would have to start again, however it seems it may be more valid now than the swift courses of today.
I have been told by many a spark I am wasted working in wholesale, and as I have many Sparky mates I have been offered the chance to work with them to get some hands on experience again. I know I will have to update to the 17th and also Inspection & Testing, if it takes me year or so to feel confident again then it's worth it.
My goal would be to become a domestic install electrician. What do you guys think? I currently earn 20k a year, ideally I would like to make more but would be happy to be my own boss and earn the same.
It's a big step and I would appreciate any advice.
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