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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 7:28 pm 
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hi,

i currently have a job in the construction industry as a ground worker but have been steadily falling out of love with it.
I have always liked the idea of carpentry and or joinery as a profession. I wonder if at the age of 24 (25 in oct) It may be too late to start a new career in it. I assume i would have to take up an apprenticeship.
the idea of it is quite daunting as ill have to take a rather large pay cut.
But i feel it has a better future for me.
Has anyone else out there had a similar situation?

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no your not to old to start an apprentiship at 25 , as long as you go in with the right frame of mind , and work ethic ,
it would stand to you that you have worked in the construction industry already ,,, i have worked with a good few people who started there career in there mid to later twenties., and they often learn quicker and work harder caus they are more eager to learn ,,
through your hat in the ring and see what happens
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:30 pm 
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if you are making a reasonable living where you are then stay where you are
go to college in your spare time do work for friends and family to gain experience
at the min there is little or no money in carpentry unless you have a track record for word off mouth

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I was 36 when I started my apprenticeship :wink:

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ultimatehandyman wrote:
I was 36 when I started my apprenticeship :wink:


And at 56 he is into his second year. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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I think your age is a real positive, you've been out, worked within the industry and have a load of life experience. I think you'll stand a far better chance than some young numpty fresh out of school who hasn't a clue what he/she really wants to do.

One of my part-time labourers was so good and reliable (for a school leaver) I recommended him to my builder pal - 3 years later and he's in his final year as a joinery apprentice.

Sure its going to be hard graft financially but keep looking ahead and you'll be fine.

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Age is neither here nor there.... the worst thing you could do is say ta your self in yer deathbed.... I wonder what would life turn out like if I had followed my dreams

Get yourself a cupla tools and make a start


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I think a lot of employers would prefer to take on an older apprentice....I just f*cked around through mine :lol:

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