Time to educate myself
Discussion
Well just a little run down, left school at 16 with bugger all, trained and qualified as a tradesmen,acquired a number of investment properties, quit being a tradesmen to start my online business. The online shop runs itself and really only needs me for a few hours of the day. Im nearly 25 and think since im financially secure i think i could use my time to better use.
Im thinking maybe train or get the knowledge to become;
solictor (first option- legal secretary) or
accountant (i love numbers/figures) not a geek but just find this quite easy
What are my options into each profession/learning either of the above? Im not doing this to get a job or change of career. Time i have on my hands i should be filling it with knowledge and less rounds of golf/driving range.
Im just clueless as to where to go, Is it college/night college/open university?
Thanks everyone
Im thinking maybe train or get the knowledge to become;
solictor (first option- legal secretary) or
accountant (i love numbers/figures) not a geek but just find this quite easy
What are my options into each profession/learning either of the above? Im not doing this to get a job or change of career. Time i have on my hands i should be filling it with knowledge and less rounds of golf/driving range.
Im just clueless as to where to go, Is it college/night college/open university?
Thanks everyone
Edited by auditt on Saturday 22 January 20:53
I think you've done jolly well 
If I was financially secure with positive clashflow only needing a few hours a day to manage, I'd be doing whatever interests me. Why not use this opportunity to go/reside anywhere you like for however long you like. If anything, it should give you inspiration.
If I was financially secure with positive clashflow only needing a few hours a day to manage, I'd be doing whatever interests me. Why not use this opportunity to go/reside anywhere you like for however long you like. If anything, it should give you inspiration.
The Lukas said:
I think you've done jolly well
If I was financially secure with positive clashflow only needing a few hours a day to manage, I'd be doing whatever interests me. Why not use this opportunity to go/reside anywhere you like for however long you like. If anything, it should give you inspiration.
It might only be a few hours a day and technically i could be anywhere in the world to manage the online business but i would still need someone to post out the orders and have someone manage the properties. Im not keen on letting a managing agent look after what ive built up and get some two bob tenants just so he/she or the company gets there commission. Im very selective and good judge of character when choosing my tenants and in return any problems (not many if any in close to 5 years) they have been fixed that day if possible but if not as soon as possible.If I was financially secure with positive clashflow only needing a few hours a day to manage, I'd be doing whatever interests me. Why not use this opportunity to go/reside anywhere you like for however long you like. If anything, it should give you inspiration.
Ive had mates who have traveled the world, have had life experiences at this present time i cant say ive done but right now im content with my two holidays a year. Couple a weeks here and there and then back to reality. Dont get me wrong who wouldnt want to be on a beach 24/7/365 days a year but there is only so much tanning one can do and I can see the world when i get old and grey with the Mrs.
My close mates who have not traveled think im living the dream (no supercars or 7 bedroom houses with playboy bunnys in the hub tub) but a lifestyle where i have no worries what so ever in the world; but I feel i should be doing so much more, Its not because i want to earn more money but i know myself that i should have done better in school but had more interest in leaving school as soon as i could and get into the real world and start doing what i do best, "doing the deal"
With me turning 25 this year, IMO im no spring chicken and times comes when you think maybe this is it, The year i go back to the book.
Eric you wanna teach me?
ATG said:
You sound pretty entrepreneurial, so if you like numbers, an evening school intro course to accountancy would give you a feel for the subject and put you in a better position to decide if you really wanted to pursue it.
Is there such a thing as a intro course into accountancy? I need to speak to someone who can give me options and whats available, Will call my local college tomorrow. I just hope with me having bugger all gcse's and no a-levels this could hinder me slightyly. This is another reason why ive put this thing off till now, cos i was informed at the age of 24 they dont really look at passed results - maybe this was a old wifes tale.Edited by ATG on Sunday 23 January 12:51
auditt said:
ATG said:
You sound pretty entrepreneurial, so if you like numbers, an evening school intro course to accountancy would give you a feel for the subject and put you in a better position to decide if you really wanted to pursue it.
Is there such a thing as a intro course into accountancy? I need to speak to someone who can give me options and whats available, Will call my local college tomorrow. I just hope with me having bugger all gcse's and no a-levels this could hinder me slightyly. This is another reason why ive put this thing off till now, cos i was informed at the age of 24 they dont really look at passed results - maybe this was a old wifes tale.Edited by ATG on Sunday 23 January 12:51
For the solicitor choice you need:
1) law degree - legal practice course (open book exam) - training contract - then cpd every year
2) unrelated degree - postgrad diploma in law - legal practice course (open book exam) - training contract then cpd every year (continuing professional development)
1) law degree - legal practice course (open book exam) - training contract - then cpd every year
2) unrelated degree - postgrad diploma in law - legal practice course (open book exam) - training contract then cpd every year (continuing professional development)
ATG said:
auditt said:
ATG said:
You sound pretty entrepreneurial, so if you like numbers, an evening school intro course to accountancy would give you a feel for the subject and put you in a better position to decide if you really wanted to pursue it.
Is there such a thing as a intro course into accountancy? I need to speak to someone who can give me options and whats available, Will call my local college tomorrow. I just hope with me having bugger all gcse's and no a-levels this could hinder me slightyly. This is another reason why ive put this thing off till now, cos i was informed at the age of 24 they dont really look at passed results - maybe this was a old wifes tale.Edited by ATG on Sunday 23 January 12:51
RichyBoy said:
For the solicitor choice you need:
1) law degree - legal practice course (open book exam) - training contract - then cpd every year
2) unrelated degree - postgrad diploma in law - legal practice course (open book exam) - training contract then cpd every year (continuing professional development)
This seems a very long road considering ive just got a few gcse's let alone alevels or a degree 1) law degree - legal practice course (open book exam) - training contract - then cpd every year
2) unrelated degree - postgrad diploma in law - legal practice course (open book exam) - training contract then cpd every year (continuing professional development)
auditt said:
Eric Mc said:
auditt said:
The Lukas said:
Eric you wanna teach me?
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Edited by Eric Mc on Sunday 23 January 16:11
Cant wait for lesson 2
Look up Revenue V' Capital
Accounting you could start in AAT, which begins at Level 2. If you've got enough education, you could skip Year 1 and do Level 3. You then finish on Level 4, and become 'AAT Qualified'. After that, which with the time you have available shouldn't take more than 2 or 1.5 years respectively, you move onto something chartered. CIMA/ACCA are the popular/desirable ones.
Pulse said:
Accounting you could start in AAT, which begins at Level 2. If you've got enough education, you could skip Year 1 and do Level 3. You then finish on Level 4, and become 'AAT Qualified'. After that, which with the time you have available shouldn't take more than 2 or 1.5 years respectively, you move onto something chartered. CIMA/ACCA are the popular/desirable ones.
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