judge2010 196 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm thinking about going to college next september and retrain ( i was surpose to go this year but funds wouldn't allow it) to become a plumbing & heating engineer, however i'll be 27 when the courses starts and its a 3year course do you think i've left it to late? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm thinking about going to college next september and retrain ( i was surpose to go this year but funds wouldn't allow it) to become a plumbing & heating engineer, however i'll be 27 when the courses starts and its a 3year course do you think i've left it to late? Cheers Nope.........Go for it i say. Always a need for a plumber and once you establish a name for yourself you'll be rushed of your feet. Thats if you go down the self employed route.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm thinking about going to college next september and retrain ( i was surpose to go this year but funds wouldn't allow it) to become a plumbing & heating engineer, however i'll be 27 when the courses starts and its a 3year course do you think i've left it to late? Cheers Nope.........Go for it i say. Always a need for a plumber and once you establish a name for yourself you'll be rushed of your feet. Thats if you go down the self employed route.... to be honest lab i'm self-employed now and its a pain in the arse (not the same type rob's use to ) would prefer to work for a company and have guaranteed work 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 In my opinion no, i went to Uni at 23 to study animal science, its never too late........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,654 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Got a mate whos been doing a heritage joinery apprenticeship for the past 9 months and hes 31! I know he would tell you its the best thing he has ever done and is a real turning point in his life. If the reward is worth the risk/effort then crack on with it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 cheers gents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
asanley 1,009 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Your only a youngster ffs , go for it . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 have fun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richie10 345 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 27, your that young? No wonder you are still going through the 'experimental' stage... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 27, your that young? No wonder you are still going through the 'experimental' stage... :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 24,028 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Always wanted to be a geography or english teacher,but kids,life,mortgage got in the way,go for it Judge,while your still of that mindset. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,503 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 In my opinion no, i went to Uni at 23 to study animal science, its never too late........... So you have been on that course 20 years then?......sounds a bit involved! :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hyperion 122 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'll be 35 when I finish college next year mate and i'm thinking about going to uni afterwards as well! its never to late 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm thinking about going to college next september and retrain ( i was surpose to go this year but funds wouldn't allow it) to become a plumbing & heating engineer, however i'll be 27 when the courses starts and its a 3year course do you think i've left it to late? Cheers Nope.........Go for it i say. Always a need for a plumber and once you establish a name for yourself you'll be rushed of your feet. Thats if you go down the self employed route.... to be honest lab i'm self-employed now and its a pain in the arse (not the same type rob's use to ) would prefer to work for a company and have guaranteed work Not everybody needs a plasterer mate....a plumber is a job where you will get emergency calls outs as well as general day to day work... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Always wanted to be a geography or english teacher,but kids,life,mortgage got in the way,go for it Judge,while your still of that mindset. will do just phoned for an application form. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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