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  1. J

    Advice RE: Tiling as a new career at 28

    Hi, Long story short: I'm 28 and considering beginning a career in a trade-profession and I'm looking for some advice. First, given the economy what it presently is, is tiling a worthwhile consideration? Second, I'd have to get some form of qualification, from what I've read I could either...
    • JackBlack
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    • advice aus career new build tiling usa
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  3. K

    career change

    hello tilers. Im looking for a career change and wanted to go into tiling. Any ideas what training centres do the best intensive courses? Is nvq necessary to become a qualified tiler?
  4. N

    is my career over

    my right knee is knacked , had a couple of injections init ,and drained off a few times ,but makes no difference .cant kneel on it even with pads or a cusion there is no way i can do floors at present , waiting for hospital appointment for a scan ill keep u updated on my progress
  5. M

    Starting a career

    Hi to all Im starting a new career coming to a end of my career in the forces got 23 months left so decided to try a new challenge. im going to try plastering and tiling so and giving myself a big challenge, im starting to look for courses seen a few just need to find which ones are better...
  6. S

    new career

    i am wanting to get into the tiling trade through a 5 day course as lost my job will this work out
    • steve80
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    • aus career new build usa
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  7. J

    Tiling Career

    Hello, I am new to this forum but just wanted general advice on an opportunity I've been given. I am about to finish my course at college and unsure at what to do next, I have been offered to move to Denmark to do tiling. Now, my current options are to learn tiling or to go to university, I am...
    • JB12
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    • aus career tiling usa
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  8. D

    Embarking on career change from tomorrow

    Hiya, tomorrow i begin my 1st of 2 weeks tiling training course, have read a few bad reviews on these courses etc, I am a complete novice but always fancied a go at this and hope im good at it. my plan is to do small jobs for free for my family, and go out on jobs with my mate free until...
    • dannyboy11200
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    • aus career usa
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  9. John Benton

    New Career?

    Fitted a carpet for my step-son today. Nothing strange in that, I've fitted a few carpets but they've generally been cheaper ones that have just gone down on either solid or timber floors. Today was different. I hired a carpet stretcher for £6 and what a difference it made. Looks like it was...
  10. R

    Would you recommend a change of career into tiling??

    Hi everyone and thanks for listening to my first post. I joined this group a while back so that i could pick up tips on laying travertine and I found much useful info here and went ahead and was very pleased with the result. I am now in a period of forced retirement (at the ripe old age of 54)...
    • rigg750
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    • aus career recommend tiling usa would
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  11. O

    advice wanted regarding a new career after tiling

    ive suffered for many years with bad knees and ankle afer having my leg badly broken at 18 years old. my leg wouldnt set and broke several times over a 3 year period. the leg was broke mid shin and after being reset a numbe of times was lefty short and bowed out. this has meant that that the...
    • oldgit
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    • advice aus career new build tiling usa wanted
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  12. 1

    Thinking of a career change

    Hi All, New on here and just looking for as much advice info etc as possible. You have probably heard this a thousand times on here but I seek advice. I currently have a good job working in the oil industry but this means being away from home a lot and missing a lot off my young family growing...
    • 19bri79
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    • aus career usa
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  13. L

    Career Changer looking for info & help

    Hi All Im just really looking for a little help. Im looking for a career change,im 37 so couldnt do a apprentiship due to large outgoings etc & would like to look into tiling. I have done a little tiling here & there but would like to do it as a career but just want to find out a few things...
    • lamsec
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    • career help looking usa
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  14. W

    Change of Career and advice

    Hi all Im new to the forum and would like some advise / encouragement. I am currently in a supervision position that pays quite well but cannot see progression ahead of me and would like a carear change. I have learned tiling myself over the past 5 years starting splashbacks and small jobs for...
    • woody84
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    • advice career usa
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  15. A

    hi guys, names alex looking to pursue a career in plastering

    Hey guys my names alex i live in winsford, cheshire, looking to pursue a new career in plastering, maybe tiling aswell. Anyone reccomend any course's near my area???
    • Alex_winsford1
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    • career looking plastering usa
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  16. M

    Hi career change or not?

    Hi I’m not a tiler but am seriously thinking of a careerchange, I am currents serving in the army and I’m at a point where I need tochoose what to do, I have been self employed before and I know how hard it canbe to make ends meet and to find work. I have always enjoyed tiling ( for friends &...
    • Minty913
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    • career not usa
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  17. B

    A New Comer who is unsure of his Career Path

    Morning Folks, Just a quick note to say Hi and let you know a bit about me. I'm 23 just now and work in a Call Centre, I really can't think of somewhere else that I'd rather be less than that place, I think it kills me a little bit inside each day haha. I was going to go to College for...
    • Billy87
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    • career new build path usa
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  18. P

    New Career

    Hi, After spending over 10 years working in an office for a large company I have finally taken the plunge and decided to go it alone in the tiling profession. I have done many tiling jobs for friends , family etc and have always enjoyed it , so i thought now is the time to hopefully make a...
  19. B

    Hello from someone looking for a new career

    I found this site and finding it full of invaluable advice and knowledge. I'm presently a house dad and a part time paramedic. I'm looking at changing careers as I need flexible hours due to child care, and once my youngest starts school full time next year I'm planning on doing the 6 week...
    • biggingerjim
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    • career hello looking new build usa
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  20. C

    Thinking of career change to tiling - HELP!

    Hi all Im working currently in a finance department which is driving me crazy and Ive always wanted to work for myself. Ive read all the posts on tiling courses and obviously youre not going to be a pro after 5 days but with the current economic climate would I be a complete idiot to quit my...
    • cornish
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    • career help tiling usa
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  21. F

    Career changer...Hello.

    Awrite all. Time served Welder here tentatively looking at changing trade to amongst others possibilities tiling. Take it easy. Gav
    • Funky Welder
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    • career usa
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum

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