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Gizmo.man
I really want to go self employed As a plumber
But don't know where to start or look. Where to advertise
But don't know where to start or look. Where to advertise
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Gizmo.man
Lol well said!
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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.
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.
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samh
A plumber with a dog permanently cleans crap up!
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gaspastemania
What about painting decorating??
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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?
Did you try Business Link?
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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
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
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gaspastemania
£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 !!!
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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?
It would have been easier to do while you were working.
Why did he bump you?
Short of work or short of patience?
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samh
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.
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samh
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?
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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.
Dog work and lead me to believe he was sorting out funding for ACS
And packages.
your silly in a good way though.!
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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.
I hope what I've said on this thread has helped you and any others that read it and are considering joining the trade.
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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.
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.
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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
I do genuinely wish you luck mate
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tamz
If he was short of work you'll have an idea how tight things are in the trade.
There is no funding as far as i'm aware for ACS.There is for NVQ's and he would have gotten grants and college fees paid had he applied.
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like a said good luck mate , but do the research before go a head or you could end up with all saved £ up in smoke as advertising and all other costs are reaching the sky ,the only cheap thing is going to be your charge rate !
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PlumbBobBob
don't let them on the tilers forum hear you saying that lol
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Gizmo.man
Well I don't think he even bothered looking into it for
Me, I thought I could trust him enough to sort
It for me, you stay loyal to someone and
This is how you get treated. I was on £20 a day
11 hrs a day over 5 days. I have been terribly
Ripped off.
Me, I thought I could trust him enough to sort
It for me, you stay loyal to someone and
This is how you get treated. I was on £20 a day
11 hrs a day over 5 days. I have been terribly
Ripped off.
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Resolute
First off, you can make it of your good enough but it's hard work and you'll need a lot of patience. You get customers not being able to explain faults properly and wanting the earth, delivered within an hour for £20! Also, be prepared to learn and get frustrated. No matter how good you are sometimes things don't go to plan and even the simplest jobs turn into a nightmare - try spending 3 hours playing with a toilet cistern then get an air lock all for £15!
Finally if you feel you can put up with all that then apologise to Safe Gas, as I guarantee you could benefit from his advice and help at somepoint!
Sorry for the long post but if you take it on board and still want to be a plumber then good luck and welcome to the forums!
Finally if you feel you can put up with all that then apologise to Safe Gas, as I guarantee you could benefit from his advice and help at somepoint!
Sorry for the long post but if you take it on board and still want to be a plumber then good luck and welcome to the forums!
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tamz
You certainly have. 1st year apprentices get more than that. You should maybe have seen it coming.
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sparra1100
well i take my hat off to you mate for sticking it out ,were do you live, doing the acs is dear tho around £3500 then the gas safe afterwards which is probs why he never done it for you i would have put ye in college for a day or too a week and and still paid ye that so can understand your attitude to a point
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Gizmo.man
I'm not easily put off. Believe me, even if it's a £10 job and turns
Into a nightmare end of day it's a trade and a job, anything to learn and gain
Good experience. I will eventually become gas safe registered as I've roughly 5 years worth of experience I know it may not seem a lot but it's better than nothing. I'm prepared to give it a go and my best shot at it. And if it fails on me well at least I have
A HGV license to fall back on.
Into a nightmare end of day it's a trade and a job, anything to learn and gain
Good experience. I will eventually become gas safe registered as I've roughly 5 years worth of experience I know it may not seem a lot but it's better than nothing. I'm prepared to give it a go and my best shot at it. And if it fails on me well at least I have
A HGV license to fall back on.
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Gizmo.man
Well the ACS and central heating with cooler and gas fire
Been quoted roughly £1295. I even put my own gas fire in
And did a pretty decent job. As I mentioned I'm good with my hands
And it's best to stick to something one is generally good at doing. I can't see myself working in an office block behind a desk. Just like to stick to a proper mans job
Despite the cons. Eventually patience does pay off.
Been quoted roughly £1295. I even put my own gas fire in
And did a pretty decent job. As I mentioned I'm good with my hands
And it's best to stick to something one is generally good at doing. I can't see myself working in an office block behind a desk. Just like to stick to a proper mans job
Despite the cons. Eventually patience does pay off.
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tamz
Did you do the proper checks on flue flow and spillage, gas rates etc? Is the fire installed in accordance with BS5871?
You don't know as you have never did the proper training. Because it lights don't mean it works safely!
You seem keen enough to get on so more power to your efforts. It won't be easy but can be done with a bit hard work and good luck.
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gaspastemania
haha oh my !!
Do you not like being a HGV driver?
Apparently there's thousands of jobs and you could earn £600 a week.
https://www.google.com/search?btnG=1&pws=0&q=Becoming+a+HGV+driver
Apparently there's thousands of jobs and you could earn £600 a week.
https://www.google.com/search?btnG=1&pws=0&q=Becoming+a+HGV+driver
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Gizmo.man
Yes indeed flow and spillage done and shows
The correct colour of flame. And doesn't exceed 4.2 - 6kw of nominal power.
Also has been signed off and photo shoot done whilst I installed the
Complete gas fire.
The correct colour of flame. And doesn't exceed 4.2 - 6kw of nominal power.
Also has been signed off and photo shoot done whilst I installed the
Complete gas fire.
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Gizmo.man
HGV driving is hard work. It's tiring and very demanding
I have an ADR certificate also but as I am a fairly new driver
Most company's won't insure me due toy age which is a shame.
I have an ADR certificate also but as I am a fairly new driver
Most company's won't insure me due toy age which is a shame.
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nominal power ???
getting more interesting by the min here
getting more interesting by the min here
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