Help with future

[Maximillion1990]

Hi folks!

Needing a little help - I'm 19 at the moment and things are really starting to sink in! I'm stuck in a dead end job (civil servant) and desperatley looking for a good trade to get into! I recentley applied to a offshore aprrenticeship but, was declined due to me fking up the apptitude test! I'm looking to try and go to college and do a course in mechanical engineering or civil engineering but, don't have a clue what to do! Anyone able to offer a little advice on what to do?

Cheers

Max

[V8mate]

How can a bunch of internet randoms know what's the best course for you?

We need more info:

How did you do in your GCSEs? What are your interests? Do you show any aptitude for engineering (mechanical, civil etc) through any of your hobbies?

But it's all about you wanting to do something.

[elster]

Due to the fact you failed the aptitude test. Then you will probably best off staying as a civil servant.

[skoff]

I'd look for a course in underwater knife-fighting and badger-bating... That should give your cv an original twist

[Jasandjules]

What are your other qualifications?

You want a "trade" - which one? In this market I am not convinced that many tradesmen will be taking on apprentices etc..

[Ruttager]

University? I went when I was 21 and it changed everything for me. I'd left school at 15 and done some apprenticeship things then ended up working in a factory. It was easy work but no future. My girlfriend at the time was off to Uni so I thought I'd apply as well. I had to do a foundation year involving A level Maths and physics. That, for me, was the hardest year of the 4 I did.

Anyway, I had a cracking time, it opened up my eyes to what I'm capable of and made me realise that I'm a lot smarter than I had given myself credit for. Other bonuses include st loads of women and booze.

[JakeS]

Maximillion1990 said:

Hi folks!

Needing a little help - I'm 19 at the moment and things are really starting to sink in! I'm stuck in a dead end job (civil servant) and desperatley looking for a good trade to get into! I recentley applied to a offshore aprrenticeship but, was declined due to me fking up the apptitude test! I'm looking to try and go to college and do a course in mechanical engineering or civil engineering but, don't have a clue what to do! Anyone able to offer a little advice on what to do?

Cheers

Max

Well try again then. If it is what you want to do reapply. You won't get very far giving up as soon as something doesn't go right. What are your interests? Best to have a job you enjoy doing than a well paid one you hate in my opinion.

[Cara van Man]

Maximillion1990 said:

Hi folks!

Needing a little help - I'm 19 at the moment and things are really starting to sink in! I'm stuck in a dead end job (civil servant) and desperatley looking for a good trade to get into! I recentley applied to a offshore aprrenticeship but, was declined due to me fking up the apptitude test! I'm looking to try and go to college and do a course in mechanical engineering or civil engineering but, don't have a clue what to do! Anyone able to offer a little advice on what to do?

Cheers

Max

>puts arm around naive young lad<

Wanna die for your country son?

Wanna see the far flung corners of the world?

Wanna visit mystical lands and kill it's inhabitants?

Wanna learn how to defend yourself and shag girls that are way out of your league?

Then join up!

[anonymous-user]

If you have some A levels or another qualification which can get you 'ucas points' I would highly reccomend university.

If you are interested in this, dont go and do a doss course, go and do something which will open doors into a good profession afterwards. It will be the best three / four years of your life.

[Nolar Dog]

Are you a Promising Young(ish) Footballer?

[Maximillion1990]

V8mate said:

How can a bunch of internet randoms know what's the best course for you?

We need more info:

How did you do in your GCSEs? What are your interests? Do you show any aptitude for engineering (mechanical, civil etc) through any of your hobbies?

But it's all about you wanting to do something.

I know, but i'm essentialy looking for advice on good trades to get into or people that have been in a similar situation and what they done.

GCSE's were okay A-maths B-Physics C-English C-Chemistry A-Geography C-Graphic communication

Interests are basicly motocross and weightlifting.

I've always wanted to be a civil engineer but, not sure on how to get started!

[Jasandjules]

Could you do some A Levels at night school whilst working and then use those to get to Uni? Getting on a course suitable for engineering?

Also, you could write to companies for whom you would wish to work and ask them what they want from an apprentice? Once you have the answer, then you can get on with getting those qualifications?

[Maximillion1990]

elster said:

Due to the fact you failed the aptitude test. Then you will probably best off staying as a civil servant.

I didn't actually fail the test - basicly there is 1200 people getting narrowed down to under 100 with this test. I wasn't really prepared for it and wish I done some revision - might have had a different outcome!

[Cara van Man]

Maximillion1990 said:

due to me fking up the test -

Maximillion1990 said:

I didn't actually fail the test -

What is it to be sunshine?

Think quickly, cos the Taliban is coming over the hill.

Edited by Cara van Man on Wednesday 26th May 12:29

[V8mate]

Maximillion1990 said:

V8mate said:

How can a bunch of internet randoms know what's the best course for you?

We need more info:

How did you do in your GCSEs? What are your interests? Do you show any aptitude for engineering (mechanical, civil etc) through any of your hobbies?

But it's all about you wanting to do something.

I know, but i'm essentialy looking for advice on good trades to get into or people that have been in a similar situation and what they done.

GCSE's were okay A-maths B-Physics C-English C-Chemistry A-Geography C-Graphic communication

Interests are basicly motocross and weightlifting.

I've always wanted to be a civil engineer but, not sure on how to get started!

What's the point of us listing 'good trades' if you have neither the desire nor aptitude to do them? You're young enough to do whatever you want; but it has to be what YOU want.

[Simbu]

Jasandjules said:

Could you do some A Levels at night school whilst working and then use those to get to Uni?

My brother did this - studied a Biology A Level whilst being an office monkey because after he left school (post A Level) realised his career wasn't going anywhere. He's just finishing his 1st year of a BSc in Biology and is smashing the exams.

It can be done with the determination and discipline. He self-taught his Biology A Level with one of those learn at home packs. He started uni at the age of 21.

[Steameh]

Maximillion1990 said:

V8mate said:

How can a bunch of internet randoms know what's the best course for you?

We need more info:

How did you do in your GCSEs? What are your interests? Do you show any aptitude for engineering (mechanical, civil etc) through any of your hobbies?

But it's all about you wanting to do something.

I know, but i'm essentialy looking for advice on good trades to get into or people that have been in a similar situation and what they done.

GCSE's were okay A-maths B-Physics C-English C-Chemistry A-Geography C-Graphic communication

Interests are basicly motocross and weightlifting.

I've always wanted to be a civil engineer but, not sure on how to get started!

Civil engineering isnt a trade as such, its more of a profession. A lot of calculation and drawing, not to mention the regulation and other assorted paperwork.

What do you want from life?

[ArtVandelay]

Merchant Navy as an Engineer or Deck cadet?

[Jasandjules]

Maximillion1990 said:

elster said:

Due to the fact you failed the aptitude test. Then you will probably best off staying as a civil servant.

I didn't actually fail the test - basicly there is 1200 people getting narrowed down to under 100 with this test. I wasn't really prepared for it and wish I done some revision - might have had a different outcome!

Ok, so take the test again and study for it so that you get a good result?

[Stevenj214]

Maximillion1990 said:

I'm stuck in a dead end job (civil servant)

Out of interest, what is your actual job and why is it dead end?