Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning!

[Hutchey]

Hello folks,

Yes, yet another fast-tracker on here! Sorry!
Fed up of being redundant, no contracts and a long time in my current profession with very long commutes and no family time.
Being 39 this is my only option for getting into something else. Too old for an apprenticeship - if such a thing were even available these days, too old for Uni, no-one wants to take on or can afford to take on a lacky.
So here i am. Looking to get accredited, gain experience and work for someone.
I've been self employed long enough and fed up of the paperwork and lack of people to refer to.
Hope to ask questions and communicate with you soon.
Richard

 

[GQuigley67]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

its not too late to get an apprenticeship, its just a bad time. I had about 3 guys in my class who were 40+

 

[PlumbBobBob]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

hi richard welcome along

 

[villa_tom]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

Welcome mate - I'd keep a look out for some firms that might take you on. Some firms like olders blokes anyway

 

[Alpha man]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

Hi Dickie!!

 

[turnpin]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

Hi Richie and welcome feel free to ask as many questions as you like we are all very friendly just ask awayregards turnpin

 

[GQuigley67]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

welcome to the forums anyway mate its very helpful

 

[Puddle]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

Hi Hutchey

Welcome to the forums,hope you find interesting

 

[dontknowitall]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

Hi Hutchey

I fast tracked too and am still learning. Getting a little less worse than I was though! (In fairness to me, most of my customers are through recommendation.)

Best of luck and with the right attitude and a lucky break or two, it's not too difficult. Definitely not easy!

 

[paulnwales]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

Not the best time to be spending thousands on fast tracking, id think carefully before you do that. I dont know any firms that seem willing to take on ppl with no experience.

 

[fuzzy]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

welcome my friend, hope it works out for you

 

[fuzzy]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

just be aware of all the facts, yes check out all the posts, if u wanna know anything just ask

 

[Hutchey]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

thanks folks.

 

[smartallick]

Re: Hi, New person re-training using the apparently hated method of distance learning

Yes, yet another fast-tracker on here! Sorry!
Fed up of being redundant, no contracts and a long time in my current profession with very long commutes and no family time.
Being 39 this is my only option for getting into something else. Too old for an apprenticeship - if such a thing were even available these days, too old for Uni, no-one wants to take on or can afford to take on a lacky.
So here i am. Looking to get accredited, gain experience and work for someone.
I've been self employed long enough and fed up of the paperwork and lack of people to refer to.
Hope to ask questions and communicate with you soon.
Richard[/QUOTE]

Hi Hutchey,

I'm new on the forum to and in a similar situation starting a course at ppl in York, aged 36. What course are you thinking of starting, have you started yet, if so how you finding it??????????????