I run a small building firm ,mostly renovating old buildings,plenty of work ,I've had same fella who is 53 years old for 6 years, will do anything you ask of him .also one of my own sons ,20 years old ,was ropey at the start ,but now doe s a good days graft .also 1 other full time fella .But I have vacancies for 3 apprentices ,and so far in 6 years I've had 25 apprentices .!!! Unbelievable . When I retire I'm writing a comic book about excuses for not going to work . Cause I've heard some toppers.