My name is Sean. I live (and will hopefully work as a tiler in and around Ruislip, West London (9 O'clock on the M25 !!).
I was in IT for 24 years until my job (and 100's of others) went to India. I was unable to look for a job straight away because we, (myself and my Wife) had a very premature little girl. She was 4 months prem and had lots of problems. She decided to be born on the day we moved house! Anyway, to cut a very long story very short I decided to change career so I could hopefully work close to home, be flexible and still help my Wife care for our disabled little girl. I must not forget that we have another little girl too.
So in Jan'08 I enrolled in a 4 week tiling course (Tradeskills4U) in Crawley (Gatwick). It was like being back at work again, but this time I could not wait to get through their doors every morning and learn something new. I may write a review about the place if anyone want to know more about my experience there.
I have now bought my tools (TS40 plus) (Briccolina wet cutter) and all the other tiling bits and bobs. Total cost (which is still rising) was about £500.
I ordered 1,000 business cards and I went around the streets of Ruislip and surrounding areas a couple of weeks ago. Tile shops (although some of them need portfolios), Bathroom and Kitchen showrooms etc. I managed to get an account at Topps (on my 5 attempt!). There is a new one in Ruislip and they guys there are very helpful. I popped in yesterday and they said not many people are asking for cards......which is a same for me!
To keep my hand in I have tiled our kitchen. There was only about 2mtrs of tiling, but it was around a window. I did a very good job if I say so myself. However, I was stuck on the three way mitre. I tried to look at Gaz's pictures (on this forum), but I do not have the right access privileges. Could someone help me please?
I think I will have to broaden my advertising area as I have not had one single call yet. I am a very competent tiler and am looking forward to my first job. Of course I will be a bit slower than most of you guys & girls, but speed will come with time.
So, now you know a bit about me. If you want to know any more, then please just ask.
Thanks for reading.
Cheers
Sean
I was in IT for 24 years until my job (and 100's of others) went to India. I was unable to look for a job straight away because we, (myself and my Wife) had a very premature little girl. She was 4 months prem and had lots of problems. She decided to be born on the day we moved house! Anyway, to cut a very long story very short I decided to change career so I could hopefully work close to home, be flexible and still help my Wife care for our disabled little girl. I must not forget that we have another little girl too.
So in Jan'08 I enrolled in a 4 week tiling course (Tradeskills4U) in Crawley (Gatwick). It was like being back at work again, but this time I could not wait to get through their doors every morning and learn something new. I may write a review about the place if anyone want to know more about my experience there.
I have now bought my tools (TS40 plus) (Briccolina wet cutter) and all the other tiling bits and bobs. Total cost (which is still rising) was about £500.
I ordered 1,000 business cards and I went around the streets of Ruislip and surrounding areas a couple of weeks ago. Tile shops (although some of them need portfolios), Bathroom and Kitchen showrooms etc. I managed to get an account at Topps (on my 5 attempt!). There is a new one in Ruislip and they guys there are very helpful. I popped in yesterday and they said not many people are asking for cards......which is a same for me!
To keep my hand in I have tiled our kitchen. There was only about 2mtrs of tiling, but it was around a window. I did a very good job if I say so myself. However, I was stuck on the three way mitre. I tried to look at Gaz's pictures (on this forum), but I do not have the right access privileges. Could someone help me please?
I think I will have to broaden my advertising area as I have not had one single call yet. I am a very competent tiler and am looking forward to my first job. Of course I will be a bit slower than most of you guys & girls, but speed will come with time.
So, now you know a bit about me. If you want to know any more, then please just ask.
Thanks for reading.
Cheers
Sean
because this tiling game is all about refferals and word of mouth.
