Self employment

[Gizmo.man]

Lol well said!

 

[samh]

Only 22? That isn't only, you're going up against 1000's of 16/17/18 year olds who all think its a good career to start. I'm one of them in a way, although I knew it's really hard to get into before I started learning at college, I got into it because I want a trade, want to become a property developer and have always been interested in plumbing.

They may treat you like a dog, but there are certain rules they have to adhere to, and you can take it up with them and they have to listen. You'll come across so many customers that'll treat you badly, and you have a couple of options, 1. Ignore it, continue with the job (No offence but looking at your posts you wouldn't do that) 2. Continue the job but take it up with the customer. (They'll either apologise and just were being thoughtless or they're actually like that in day to day life and they'll tell you to F off.) or 3. You walk away from the job. Lost out on money there, probably made a loss after a quotation, travelling to and from etc.

Its hard. Do not be fooled by people who say it isn't. They see it with rose tinted glasses or see older guys doing well and not having as much of this rubbish. They've been in the game for donkeys years and worked through all this and built a good reputation. It will not fall into place overnight, it'll take years of hard work.

Don't get snappy with posters, ask for the advice even though you won't like it. If you don't just thank them and mull it over, weigh up the pros and cons of the trade then decide if it is actually what you want to do or if it's just a bit of a whim.

I hope this helps you out, Regards, Sam.

 

[samh]

A dog can crap and doesnt have to clean it up. A human can crap and a plumber has to clean it up.

A plumber with a dog permanently cleans crap up!

 

[gaspastemania]

What about painting decorating??

 

[Guest123]

I'd recommend that you look at training in ceramic tiling. All the tilers I know are fully booked months in advance. Try the Tilers Forum link at the top of the page and someone there will advise you.

Did you try Business Link?

 

[Gizmo.man]

I know it's a very difficult task, however I don't like quitting
I will keep at it until I get somewhere with this. I really do want a trade for my self
Just like many others. But I'm sure one day my persistence will pay off.

Yes I can get a bit snappy but in a good Way

 

[gaspastemania]

I'd recommend that you look at training in ceramic tiling. All the tilers I know are fully booked months in advance. Try the Tilers Forum link at the top of the page and someone there will advise you.

Did you try Business Link?

£25 per square meter ,most dont break the tiles off nor even carry the tiles into the kitchen bathroom etc ,the ones i know easy earn over £700+ per week,
best of it is its not even a trade !!!

 

[tamz]

If you were working with a gas guy for 3 years why did you not think about qualifications earlier?
It would have been easier to do while you were working.
Why did he bump you?
Short of work or short of patience?

 

[samh]

I'd recommend that you look at training in ceramic tiling. All the tilers I know are fully booked months in advance. Try the Tilers Forum link at the top of the page and someone there will advise you.

Did you try Business Link?

I know a tiler, he's bloomin good, having to turn work down but has that old problem of too much work to do by himself but not enough to take someone else on and guarantee that he'll always have work for them unfortunately.

 

[samh]

I know it's a very difficult task, however I don't like quitting
I will keep at it until I get somewhere with this. I really do want a trade for my self
Just like many others. But I'm sure one day my persistence will pay off.

Yes I can get a bit snappy but in a good Way

That first part is a very good attitude, the second part not so great. How can you be snappy in a good way, surely its better to stay calm and put a point across in a civil and polite manner?

Whats to stop you getting snappy with a customer when they keep asking the same question and can't get there head round the answer?

 

[Gizmo.man]

He was short of work, but he sort of used me for the
Dog work and lead me to believe he was sorting out funding for ACS
And packages.

 

[desrob]

He was short of work, but he sort of used me for the
Dog work and lead me to believe he was sorting out funding for ACS
And packages.

your silly in a good way though.!

 

[samh]

BTW mate, don't think I'm having a go or trying to put you off, I'm not, I'd have nothing to gain from that (as far as I know you could be the other side of the country) I just don't want to see anyone entering the trade massively optimistic and not knowing the facts.
I hope what I've said on this thread has helped you and any others that read it and are considering joining the trade.

 

[Gizmo.man]

I live in Sheffield by the way. I wouldnt say
I'm optimistic massively but there has to be some
Optimism in you to achieve at least something
Whether one succeeds or fails. I'm just another normal guy trying
To climb a ladder.

 

[samh]

Make sure you wear a hard hat while climbing the ladder, health and safety an all that

I do genuinely wish you luck mate