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Hi,
I'm early 30s and had enough of working in project management and am considering options to change career.
Friends in the trades rave about the 'own boss' aspect of their jobs and being on sites really appeals to me after being tied to desks for years. I have no electrical qualifications at the minute and haven't done anything other than odd jobs around the house. I'm ready to learn new skills and to work on something which amounts to more than sending pointless emails all day.
What is everyone's thoughts on getting qualified and earning enough to pay a modest mortgage? I can't afford to take years off to train without earning, but also don't want to waste money on quick courses that don't mean much outside the classroom.
Thoughts/suggestions/warnings/reality checks are all welcome!
I'm early 30s and had enough of working in project management and am considering options to change career.
Friends in the trades rave about the 'own boss' aspect of their jobs and being on sites really appeals to me after being tied to desks for years. I have no electrical qualifications at the minute and haven't done anything other than odd jobs around the house. I'm ready to learn new skills and to work on something which amounts to more than sending pointless emails all day.
What is everyone's thoughts on getting qualified and earning enough to pay a modest mortgage? I can't afford to take years off to train without earning, but also don't want to waste money on quick courses that don't mean much outside the classroom.
Thoughts/suggestions/warnings/reality checks are all welcome!
- TL;DR
- Mid-life crisis career change, how to start earning as an electrician?