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Jaquesy80
Hi all, thanks for taking the time for reading this post. I need help and hope that you guys can offer some advise. OK, here goes. Im a 31 year old electricians mate from near Leeds who decided 2 years ago that enough was enough with crappy jobs. After being offered a self employed role as a sparks labourer I jumped at the chance. I loved the job and decided to go to college part time, 1 day a week. At 29 years old then, i thought now or never. In the last 2 years I have worked on industrial, domestic and commercial sites and i believe have pushed myself up to being a very good sparkys mate, even daring to do some work on my own for family and friends ( tested by sparkys afterwards, of course!!). The thing is im now at a crossroad. I am doing really well at college on my 2330 lvl2 and have always, luckily been able to find some work. But being self employed, as im sure a lot of you will know is hard work. The strain of getting invoices in on time and payments etc. I am desperate to be taken on by a firm. I cant afford to self fund my college coures again next year as im just not earning enough at the moment, Working only 4 days a week due to college. I am contacting all JIB affiliated firms with my cv and cover letter explaining my situation in the hope that i might get offered something permanent, but i am thinking that the chances are slim!!! If im not succesful what should I do???? Should I take time off college for a term and save up??? Build up my on-site experience before going back and completing 2330 level 3???? Is there a government scheme for sole traders to take on adult trainees which covers there costs that i can tempt potential employers with????? If you have been in this situation or you are someone who can just offer help or advice then please feel free to post a message. Any help is greatly appreciated. One day I will be the owner of a JIB card that says electrician next to my name, im bloody determined Thanks for reading, Jaquesy80.
