Best trade/skill to study now?

[cqueen]

Now the sparky/plumber bubble has burst, what do you think would be a good skill/course to learn for the future?

I'm asking on behalf of my girlfriend who seems to be drifting at the moment. Shes 21 and in need of a career.

Cheers!

[Simpo Two]

Retraining consultant with government quango like Business Link.



However I'd rather shiver in a cold tin hut and eat beans than do that.

[Slagathore]

Stonemasonry!!

Apparantly there are nowhere near enough Stonemasons in the country. I'm not sure where she could study this to, as that's the problem I had.

[richyb]

Insolvency practioner? Being serious I would say a good plasterer is always needed.

[jimmyb]

Best way to look at this is what will people always need.

Plumbers and electricians will always be needed.As will nurses and doctors, police

[Slagathore]

Anything related to the Environment and conservation?

As that seems to be pretty high up on the list of priorities for the future.

[okgo]

Divorce lawyer.

[cqueen]

Bare in mind shes a female and 21. Not up for anything like plastering!

Environmental guff could be good..

[Simpo Two]

jimmyb said:

Best way to look at this is what will people always need.

Yes indeed, I heard that the people who made the most money in the Klondyke gold rush were the guys selling shovels

[richyb]

sgathore said:

Stonemasonry!!

Apparantly there are nowhere near enough Stonemasons in the country. I'm not sure where she could study this to, as that's the problem I had.

I found this when trying to find a contractor to do repair work to a historic site. Most stone masons are already set up on jobs like Churches/National Trust places and are booked for 18-24 months!!!

[diesel head]

I think although don't know for certain, that stone masonry is still done by becoming an apprentice, most large churches, certainly, Lincoln and York, have stone masons attached, or nearby.

I don't see any reason why a girl couldn't do the job, especially the carving work which is mainly done inside in a workshop.

[Pork]

Accounant/Lawyer/Doctor.

[BruceV8]

Farrier. Never met a poor out of work one yet. Also never met a female one and a lot of horse owners are women. They might prefer dealing with another woman. They also might like perving at their male farrier

[cqueen]

BruceV8 said:

Farrier

A what?

[Pork]

cqueen said:

BruceV8 said:

Farrier

A what?

Someone who puts shoes on horses.

[Momentofmadness]

Midwife - there is a national shortage.

Calling Lois!

[tubbystu]

cqueen said:

BruceV8 said:

Farrier

A what?

Fettles horseshoes etc

[s,one]

cqueen said:

BruceV8 said:

Farrier

A what?

Shoes Horses!.

I reckon a domestic boiler engineer, maintaining central heating systems. Problem with stone masons and various other trades you may have to travel longer distance for work.

Edited by s,one on Sunday 4th January 14:31

[Steamer]

tubbystu said:

cqueen said:

BruceV8 said:

Farrier

A what?

Fettles horseshoes etc

Always seem very popular with the horsey ladies around the stables... thats probably not the highest perk on your O/H list of 'things I enjoy about work' though...

[richyb]

sgathore said:

Anything related to the Environment and conservation?

As that seems to be pretty high up on the list of priorities for the future.

Good luck with that one. Its one of the hardest industry to get into because there is so much voluntary support.