keepdiggin 9,566 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Thinking about retraining to become a plumber but at 31 don't know if I'm to old to be going back to college. Anyone else been in the same boat ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delswal 3,819 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Never to old to retrain KD…….go for it 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Get it done mate. My missus is 38 and being talking about retraining since she was 33. Now she's saying she's nearly 40 and too old. I keep trying to push her into doing something she wants to do but I suppose it's easier to put it off and stay as she is. You've still got 30+ years of work ahead of you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Thinking about retraining to become a plumber but at 31 don't know if I'm to old to be going back to college. Anyone else been in the same boat ? Never think you're too old at 31, you could be working for another 35 years & becoming a plumber will take how long? Go for it... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BGD 6,437 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Plenty of folk retrain in their 30s pal, never too late to learn a decent trade 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,566 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Cheers lads I've seen these courses advertised train 4 trade where you pay x amount of money and you learn the basics in 2 month lol anyone reccomend any sites I could have a look at. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stealthy1 3,964 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I've got a mate who only learnt to read at 31, he's a teacher now. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 5,188 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Cheers lads I've seen these courses advertised train 4 trade where you pay x amount of money and you learn the basics in 2 month lol anyone reccomend any sites I could have a look at. I dont believe in them courses mate. What they teach you you could learn off google and you tube. Have a think what you want to do i.e. domestic or commercial/construction then research what quals are needed to get the relevant tickets and do that. Better doin the proper ones. I did 3 years of 2 nights a week 6-9pm to get my sparks ticket. I was a bit younger but still had a mortgage and outgoings to cover at the time. Now I have what I think is a good career with a solid footing. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Cheers lads I've seen these courses advertised train 4 trade where you pay x amount of money and you learn the basics in 2 month lol anyone reccomend any sites I could have a look at. I dont believe in them courses mate. What they teach you you could learn off google and you tube. Have a think what you want to do i.e. domestic or commercial/construction then research what quals are needed to get the relevant tickets and do that. Better doin the proper ones. I did 3 years of 2 nights a week 6-9pm to get my sparks ticket. I was a bit younger but still had a mortgage and outgoings to cover at the time. Now I have what I think is a good career with a solid footing. agree with this, plenty out there wanting to make a fast buck on people wanting to gain knowledge. Get in touch with you local college or even better ask a company you would like to work for what they are looking for, find out what the qualifications are for the trade your looking at and go for it! 31 is no age mate. UTO 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh_red 5,043 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Friend of mine is a plumber at 23. They have a 35 year old just started with them training . Boys working there got no problem with a older bloke working with them ,they like hearing his stories . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetro 5,349 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Never to old. I went back to learn computers when I turned 40. I found it easier than when I was younger. Atb j 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fat-Ferret 857 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I made a Career change later in life....It was STARK CONTRAST to what I had done for many years....But now things are much better You are NEVER too late 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 have been looking at nail technician courses up here & I am 51 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Yip....like everyone has said just go for it. You already have a trade to fall back on so if things don't go to plan there is always another option. But if they do and you get your qualifications then it's just a case of getting your foot in the door. Plumbing is an excellent job for picking up homers too so there is always money to be made. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marshman 7,758 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Completely changed my life at 36 to retrain for a different trade . Im getting bored of the trade I retrained to do so I'm going to retrain again to do a different trade again lol . I'm 45 now If you want to do something just do it ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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