Which careers can i look at, or study for?
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Right guys, have been thinking about this all the time since I was about 10. I know I would like to do something involving cars, I have 11 GCSE's all grades C & B. (Basic ones - Science: B English: C Mathematics: C) I did do my AS levels and obtained a grade C in law but did not carry on to the A2's. I'm now at college doing an IMI Level 1 in Motor Mechanics, I don't really want to be a mechanic but it is something that interests me and is helping to further my knowledge. I also have some racing experience, karts and a few tin-top testing sessions, but budget has cut me down. But I have no specific career in mind! Anyone give me any suggestions?
Look into motorsport, I'm doing a motorsport course at college and loving every miniute of it. It Is a technical course (involving high degree maths) but judging by your grades you shouldn't have a problem. It has to be something your interested in though otherwise it will be a waste of time.
Personally I would go back and study and pursue a career in Law. Motor Sport, and the Motoring industry in general has a risky future, Remember your looking at something that career wise needs to be able to employ you for the next 40 years (scary thought isn't it). Motor Sport is very specialised, it's something you need to get into by maybe volunteering to help out with a person local to you who races cars on weekends. Mainstream employment prospects with Car Manufacturers are very uncertain, and difficult to get into.
If you pursue a career in Law, it may take you a long time to qualify, but when you do you have a long and steady career path ahead of you, and potentially very high earnings if you are good. If you are interested in Motorsport those earnings would allow you to indulge in your passion for cars and motor sport. As an old fart, trust me, making your passion and interest become your occupation isn't the best of strategies.
How about trying something slightly different, but still related to 'mechanics', by looking at a career the Aero industry - Helicopters, Jet Engines. Join the RAF (Bad timing though at the moment probably) and learn a trade whist you are getting paid for it, then when you leave you'll still be a relatively young man, and can look for employment in Civil Aviation.
If you pursue a career in Law, it may take you a long time to qualify, but when you do you have a long and steady career path ahead of you, and potentially very high earnings if you are good. If you are interested in Motorsport those earnings would allow you to indulge in your passion for cars and motor sport. As an old fart, trust me, making your passion and interest become your occupation isn't the best of strategies.
How about trying something slightly different, but still related to 'mechanics', by looking at a career the Aero industry - Helicopters, Jet Engines. Join the RAF (Bad timing though at the moment probably) and learn a trade whist you are getting paid for it, then when you leave you'll still be a relatively young man, and can look for employment in Civil Aviation.
JensenA said:
Personally I would go back and study and pursue a career in Law. Motor Sport, and the Motoring industry in general has a risky future, Remember your looking at something that career wise needs to be able to employ you for the next 40 years (scary thought isn't it). Motor Sport is very specialised, it's something you need to get into by maybe volunteering to help out with a person local to you who races cars on weekends. Mainstream employment prospects with Car Manufacturers are very uncertain, and difficult to get into.
If you pursue a career in Law, it may take you a long time to qualify, but when you do you have a long and steady career path ahead of you, and potentially very high earnings if you are good. If you are interested in Motorsport those earnings would allow you to indulge in your passion for cars and motor sport. As an old fart, trust me, making your passion and interest become your occupation isn't the best of strategies.
How about trying something slightly different, but still related to 'mechanics', by looking at a career the Aero industry - Helicopters, Jet Engines. Join the RAF (Bad timing though at the moment probably) and learn a trade whist you are getting paid for it, then when you leave you'll still be a relatively young man, and can look for employment in Civil Aviation.
Thanks for taking the time to deliver such an in-depth reply, although I respect everything you've said. I would definately like to do something more 'Hands-on' such as the aviation path you suggested as opposed to further pursuing law qualifications and eventually employment. I'll definitely look into that further. Thanks again!If you pursue a career in Law, it may take you a long time to qualify, but when you do you have a long and steady career path ahead of you, and potentially very high earnings if you are good. If you are interested in Motorsport those earnings would allow you to indulge in your passion for cars and motor sport. As an old fart, trust me, making your passion and interest become your occupation isn't the best of strategies.
How about trying something slightly different, but still related to 'mechanics', by looking at a career the Aero industry - Helicopters, Jet Engines. Join the RAF (Bad timing though at the moment probably) and learn a trade whist you are getting paid for it, then when you leave you'll still be a relatively young man, and can look for employment in Civil Aviation.
ultimately its a decision only you can make, I personally think that pursuing a job in something you have a passion and interest for is something you should defiantly look into. I know for a fact that i wouldn't be able to study for a job i have no interest in, i agree that the motor industry is in a sorry state at the moment but who knows what the future holds?
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