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bluefox
Hi, I'm 36 and I started out earlier this year through training courses with my previous job having come to an end. The course and provider was excellent, cannot fault course content, however, i've found it really hard on 2 counts out in the real world - 1) don't underestimate how long it takes to get up and running depending on where you live, how many people you currently know etc; 2) be prepared to walk away from a fair few jobs initially because they're beyond what you can do right now and it would be irresponsible and only reflect badly when you get yourself in a mess beyond your experience. Which, all means financially i couldn't have done it without my wife picking up the strain financially.
Ironically, I'm considering more training as i'm looking at changing my business strategy from tiling/plastering in to more of a "handyman" style general small odd job work offering basic plumbing / painting / decorating etc etc aswell so i don't keep getting calls asking me to plaster large high artexed ceilings which is beyond my current skill to be honest and not really what i ever had in mind doing.
Ironically, I'm considering more training as i'm looking at changing my business strategy from tiling/plastering in to more of a "handyman" style general small odd job work offering basic plumbing / painting / decorating etc etc aswell so i don't keep getting calls asking me to plaster large high artexed ceilings which is beyond my current skill to be honest and not really what i ever had in mind doing.
