23 years old and wondering what to do
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At the age of 19 I got a trainee cnc engineer job, I left this job to join the armed forces.This didn't work out due to a minor skin condition (it has not dissapeared). I then just got a job to get some money at an electrical manufacturer, it was ok just very low pay. I then got a job as a toolmaker, I absolutely loved this job, but they informed me that they wasn't going to continue my contract.
I am now in a position where I don't know what to do. I have had a bit of engineering experience I just haven't got anything on paper. One half of me is saying apply for the Navy again as its something I've wanted to do for years, and the other half is saying get a job just to pay the bills and go to college and uni and get some decent qualifications? really don't know what to do? anybody been in the same position? is 23 too old to be going to college?
Thanks
I am now in a position where I don't know what to do. I have had a bit of engineering experience I just haven't got anything on paper. One half of me is saying apply for the Navy again as its something I've wanted to do for years, and the other half is saying get a job just to pay the bills and go to college and uni and get some decent qualifications? really don't know what to do? anybody been in the same position? is 23 too old to be going to college?
Thanks
Tomm1992 said:
LaurasOtherHalf said:
No.
To expand, I retrained at 25-26 years old (with no prior qualifications). I now own my second business in the field I retrained in.
What trade was that in? Did you use the government grant scheme?To expand, I retrained at 25-26 years old (with no prior qualifications). I now own my second business in the field I retrained in.
Trained YTS as a plumber
Enjoyed my trade but got bored.
Moved to Spain to work in bars and enjoy myself.
Moved back to England and became a trainee hairdresser.
Whilst hairdressing worked in bars on a night to supplement the £60 a week I earned as a junior stylist (around 10-15 years ago)
Got pissed a lot while working in bars and lived a very good life (even though I had no real money)
Completed my training then worked my way up.
Started my own business.
Anyone who says you can't do it is a quim.
If you think you can't do it without government grants, outside help, can't afford it etc well keep working a st job you hate, it's all you deserve
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Tomm1992 said:
LaurasOtherHalf said:
No.
To expand, I retrained at 25-26 years old (with no prior qualifications). I now own my second business in the field I retrained in.
What trade was that in? Did you use the government grant scheme?To expand, I retrained at 25-26 years old (with no prior qualifications). I now own my second business in the field I retrained in.
Trained YTS as a plumber
Enjoyed my trade but got bored.
Moved to Spain to work in bars and enjoy myself.
Moved back to England and became a trainee hairdresser.
Whilst hairdressing worked in bars on a night to supplement the £60 a week I earned as a junior stylist (around 10-15 years ago)
Got pissed a lot while working in bars and lived a very good life (even though I had no real money)
Completed my training then worked my way up.
Started my own business.
Anyone who says you can't do it is a quim.
If you think you can't do it without government grants, outside help, can't afford it etc well keep working a st job you hate, it's all you deserve
Tomm1992 said:
Looked at network rail,doesn't seem to be anything in my area
Screw Network Rail, there is more to the railway than them as it's still not fully nationalized. You'll need to apply with a contracting company of some sort. I'm ex army myself and got a job on the railway when I left and have been working here 2 years. Depending on what you do will depend on what the job entails. Here are my basic thoughts. Pros: Good wage, secure job, varied work, sensible amount of hours, good promotion prospects.
Cons: Staying away from home, long travel times, small margin of error, potentially very dangerous, HARD WORK.
To get a job in an area you'd want to work you will generally need a fair amount of experience in some sort of mechanical discipline, but if you're any good, you'll stand a fair chance.
Best of luck.
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