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As someone in his early 30s who’s doing it (changing trades rather than coming from an office or whatever). I would say that it’s hard on your body in a way that being older definitely doesn’t feel ideal. But it feels like the right choice overall for sure.
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I done gas from I was like 15 till abiut 23 and then fucked it off and got back into it at 30. I had a steep learning curve, defo hard on your body but I think when your older you think a lot more instead of bashing right in.
If you are sick of your job and feel like it’s the best option for you, batter in.
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Why damp specialist?
It's kinda fiddly and involves poking around and opening things up to diagnose and you need to not easily go "ewww" at the sight of things moulding and rotting that shouldn't be... -
Would you undertake a proper training course or get associated with a product or treatment and then sell that as a solution?
I would imagine it would be useful to have some experience in the field as well as classroom training and that kind of means apprentice. Then you are in competition with a group of younger cheaper guys who are also keen to learn.
I recommend getting training in any trades, it's a great way to avoid making a lot of mistakes. If you can afford real training and the time off it's a good idea. I trained and qualified as an electrician very late and as a consequence I only tackle minor works but I'm very happy to have had the training.
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My brother retrained as a plumber (with all the training amd gas etc.).
The challenge is getting work, it would seem, rather than the work itself (although being good at that will no doubt benefit the other).
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Is it wise for a man in his 40s to want to retrain to be a tradesman? I was think ing damp specialist....