Is it a good time to re-train?

[Chassis 33]

Im wondering whether its worth trying to go back to uni and retraining in another field, not entirely sure what though. I studied engineering straight from school, graduated in 2003, TBH I always prefered the practical side of things over the theory, 6years later I find myself out of contract with a market that is as flat as a very flat thing thats been run over by a steamroller.

Given the curent financial climate, is it a good idea to spend a few years back at uni retraining in another profession; afterall as a kid when I chose to do engineering I looked at the world through totally different eyes; maybe the voice of maturity would send me down a different path.

Any thoughts?

Regards
Iain

[Orb the Impaler]

Something to get into the public sector - something to do with housing, "diversity" and st like that?

[eightseventhree]

anything medical . . . usually quite steady

[macp]

Chassis 33 said:

Im wondering whether its worth trying to go back to uni and retraining in another field, not entirely sure what though. I studied engineering straight from school, graduated in 2003, TBH I always prefered the practical side of things over the theory, 6years later I find myself out of contract with a market that is as flat as a very flat thing thats been run over by a steamroller.

Given the curent financial climate, is it a good idea to spend a few years back at uni retraining in another profession; afterall as a kid when I chose to do engineering I looked at the world through totally different eyes; maybe the voice of maturity would send me down a different path.

Any thoughts?

Regards
Iain

Yeah I have been thinking the same but not sure what.I am in full time employment but these days everyday I got to work am worried I wont have a job next week.

[sniff diesel]

Ever considered the rail industry Iain? With your engineering expertise I'm sure you could adapt, as long as you can put up with shift work and a zero tolerance drugs and alcohol policy. Benefits include job security, reasonable salary, being able to transfer anywhere in the Country, final salary pension scheme.

http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/1088.aspx

[Chassis 33]

Cheers Richard I'll take a look, drugs aren't a problem, the drink policy may be though.

One possible route I'm looking at is "City and Regional Planning", I've been involved in construction from the architectural and project management side so again could transfer my skills into planning.

Who knows?

Regards
Iain

[macp]

Ive been thinking about looking at the Police to be honest and at 42 Im told Im still not too old.