keepdiggin 9,566 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 She knows mate lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,566 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Iv a few mates just finishing there training off, deceided to become sparks at 31 like yourself, time flies,before you know it your qualified and earning did they go on a night course learning or something else mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baz 464 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Yes ,night courses , they were both still working during the days to bring money in, ( mortgages and family to feed) both finish course this month and got employment straight away, luckily we live where they build the subs so walked straight I to shipyard, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arcticgun 4,548 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Done the whole second career thing years beck got myself properly educated in the process best thing I ever did enjoyed the next 25 yeas of work and was properly rewarded far better outcome than years of what if Get in it ASAP pal and the very best of luck too you 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,566 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Cheers mate just put in application form hope they have some evening courses as I'm going to have to work full time as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baz 464 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 As others have said," grab the bull by the horns,"get stuck into and before ya know it, you'll be on here offering some other lad advice, saying "it was the best thing you did" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 29,070 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Am I to old at 31,,,, did you really ask that question ya fanny,,,I've got sperm floating round my knackers older than that,,lol As Nike say,,,just do it,,, 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest edrd Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) Omz+amps ?? Edited July 27, 2016 by edrd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDHUNTING 1,817 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Omz+amps ?? Ohms + Impedence ? Best f luck keepdiggin don't come on here for advice at exam time ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogFox123 1,379 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) I've always been interested in surveying and setting out since all those years of assisting engineers on the railway. I've never really looked into doing it as I know the time and costs would be substantial. Anyone on here a surveyor or know anyone who is? I'm bored shitless of my current job...... Edited October 27, 2016 by DogFox123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cragman 2,843 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Give it a go fella. I did my city and guilds into my late 40s and where I work they're always encouraging you to have a go at something. Mind you, the maths part of it was a b*****d, I struggled but got help with it. Did my mini digger training a few years ago along with chainsaw. Not life changing but enough for someone my age. Did night college as well, getting A level in a few subjects. It's never too late ? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogFox123 1,379 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) Give it a go fella. I did my city and guilds into my late 40s and where I work they're always encouraging you to have a go at something. Mind you, the maths part of it was a b*****d, I struggled but got help with it. Did my mini digger training a few years ago along with chainsaw. Not life changing but enough for someone my age. Did night college as well, getting A level in a few subjects. It's never too late ? You're a surveyor then? I've assisted setting out engineers on the railway so I know the basics. I can use a tape haha and know how to read a drawing, I also know how to use a laser leveller with a staff etc..... I don't know if there is a route to go down without earning a degree though that's the trouble. Edited October 27, 2016 by DogFox123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cragman 2,843 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Give it a go fella. I did my city and guilds into my late 40s and where I work they're always encouraging you to have a go at something. Mind you, the maths part of it was a b*****d, I struggled but got help with it. Did my mini digger training a few years ago along with chainsaw. Not life changing but enough for someone my age. Did night college as well, getting A level in a few subjects. It's never too late ?You're a surveyor then? I've assisted setting out engineers on the railway so I know the basics. I can use a tape haha and know how to read a drawing, I also know how to use a laser leveller with a staff etc..... I don't know if there is a route to go down without earning a degree though that's the trouble.No mate, not a surveyor but I work for a utility company so do use the tools you mention now and again. I was just saying that it's worth giving anything a go if it will bring you job satisfaction and a decent living ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogFox123 1,379 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Give it a go fella. I did my city and guilds into my late 40s and where I work they're always encouraging you to have a go at something. Mind you, the maths part of it was a b*****d, I struggled but got help with it. Did my mini digger training a few years ago along with chainsaw. Not life changing but enough for someone my age. Did night college as well, getting A level in a few subjects. It's never too late ?You're a surveyor then? I've assisted setting out engineers on the railway so I know the basics. I can use a tape haha and know how to read a drawing, I also know how to use a laser leveller with a staff etc..... I don't know if there is a route to go down without earning a degree though that's the trouble.No mate, not a surveyor but I work for a utility company so do use the tools you mention now and again. I was just saying that it's worth giving anything a go if it will bring you job satisfaction and a decent living ? It's knowing how to start and getting a foot in the door that's the hard part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 14,162 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Do it!!! Don't fuuck about umming and arring I did it and now I'm gonna be starting in a new position in Jan after 5years of hard work. Payrise, better conditions etc and again I'll be changing from what over been doing these last five years to teaching and coaching it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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