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Yeah, I’ve just done my 2365 level 2 and 3, about to start my NVQ, and then will try and get my AM2 and then register with NIC hopefully over the next couple years. Seems like that’s the best position to aim for, gives more job opportunities etc. Keen to continue learning as much technical stuff as possible. I seemed to excel at the science stuff, and was told I’d be wasted spending my days house bashing (their words, not mine!).
I just want a stable career with prospects so I can provide for my family tbh. My current skill set is definitely more joinery based, but I couldn’t see myself doing it as a career.Interesting that you did stage tech stuff. I’ve worked in art galleries and museums for the last decade, but the lack of consistent work or career progression put me off. It’s a funny business really - you learn loads of skills, but over a wide range of subjects, and in a fairly specific context that can make them hard to group together usefully outside of the galleries. Least that’s how I felt anyway.
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I enjoyed the stage stuff more than I should have, with no responsibilities life was fun. I can't explain how my life worked out, sometimes it's better not to try to work it out. People are taught to work smarter not harder but I think it's worth aiming to work smarter and harder.
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I 'fell' into electrical work as well.
Started off as a Stage Manager / Monitor Engineer. Worked at Bradford and Hull University as Event Technician.
Went to Brighton Centre where they put me on a 3 Year Sparks course.
Moved to Leeds and worked at the Arena.
Called Mick Hucknall a Cunt online (not really, just his crew), got sacked.
Got a job at a Facilities Management company that does NHS contracts. Got early C19 jab.
Hate housebashing, too much hassle. Do industrial and/or commercial.
Airhead
Mr_Sworld
Property maintenance probably best describes what I do. I did the sparks training because I come across a fair bit of electrics. It's almost repaid the investment in new work.
I started out doing fancy decorating, stage and special effects. Then got making furniture and painting that, so kitchens and bathrooms followed. Now I also specialise in repairing sash windows.
If possible at your age I would try to focus on becoming an electrician. Which means ignoring all the finishing and focusing on the technical aspects. That's far easier on many levels than my approach. I left it too late to study and now I'm known for what I do. The easiest money I've made is fitting down lighters though.