Is 52 too old to be an apprentice?

[mark1968]

Is 52 too old to be an electrical apprentice?

 

[MJPD29]

Never too old, just have to find the right employer and be prepared to earn very little for a while

 

[mark1968]

Could you manage on apprentice salary.?

It will be a pay cut, but I always wanted to build and learn a trade. I know pay will improve over time. For some reason learning a skill like this seems very valuable and worthwhile. I'm excited and nervous. Thank you.

 

[mark1968]

has the pay gone up in recent years ? , mine was £4 per hour back in the 90s ..

I will have to budget better.

 

[mark1968]

Try an accountancy course, that will get you more money sooner. Trust me, I'm a dog in a top-hat!

So you left the trades to become an accountant? Are you satisfied with the change.

 

[telectrix]

my first wages as an apprentice were £7.10s /week. 3 years later after a HND , went up to £22/week. no wonder i went self employed.

 

[FatAlan]

You’ll also find loft Pilates in sauna conditions with a mask on works wonders for your back ?