New member -- simon p - Tile Advice

[Simon p]

Hello new to the forum been stalking for a few weeks reading fair few post
Would like to say now this is an awsome forum lots of info very helpfull
Now ive joined im sure ill have plenty of questions in the future .
Ive recently found out ill be getting made redundant from my current employer so I'm considering a career change (machanical engineer) and ive previously done tiling about 10 years ago and really enjoyed the job and took pride seeing the finished product .. so my thoughts are if i get a half decent pay out to set up small business as a sole trader Simon

P.s any advise/banter welcomed

 

[J Sid]

Hi Simon, wish you all the best if a career change is what you fancy but don't expect half decent pay straight of. A lot to learn and a reputation to build first.
Ask away

 

[Simon p]

@JulianSidney Thanks for your reply
im not expecting to make it big from day one at all and i know I'll have a lot to learn plus lots of hard work
Think ill try getting in touch with some local tilers so if i could get some work with a pro for a few months
I do plan on doing a intensive course as soon as possible

 

[Old Mod]

Hi and welcome to the forum Simon, very best of luck.

 

[Simon p]

@3_fall thanks for your welcome

 

[Dan]

Welcome aboard mate. When you did tiling 10 years ago, did you do it for a while or just once and that was 10 years ago?

Hope all is well healthwise now!

 

[Flintstone]

Welcome and good luck with it all. Lots of info and helpful people on here .

 

[Simon p]

@Dan thanks pal did few years working in a gang of 3 mainly doing domestic council houses on a regeneration projects started just grouting and driving the 2 tilers to jobs then ended up setting out also did a few private houses with subway brick bond so not a complete newbie
Thanks @Localtiler yeah this forum is great

 

[Unused Account 1]

Takeyour time and produce quality ,you will get more work that way ,good luck

 

[Simon p]

Wise words @Protiler 68 thanks pal I'm still in my job at moment just gathering info... lots and lots of reading before i take the plunge but im determined to make it work

 

[GoneGuy]

Hello and welcome, always give 100% on every job and and clean up afterwards.

 

[Simon p]

Ive an eye for detail cleaning up id say is a must @Adey1980 thanks

 

[Qwerty]

Welcome to the forum @Simon p
Nothing beats being your own boss. You're in the right place to make a success of it

 

[Simon p]

Thank you @Plan Tec Tiling

 

[Time's Ran Out]

This is the greatest trade around - enjoy it!