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Waste of time , be better staying with what you know, I wouldn't employ you or anyone else at that age.

Rather judgemental....&whats hard about electrics that makes you think somebody who’s nearly 50 couldn’t cope? Maybe the guys had a desk job all his life has an active lifestyle and could very well be fitter than most spotty nosed teens. Not to mention because he’s a newb he won’t be broken like other tradesmen of a similar age. Add that to his life skills and soft skills I bet he’ll do just fine.....just my opinion of course
 
have you got any friends in the trade?
you might find it useful to spend a few days on the job with them to see what you think of the work before pushing on with your plans.
age is not an issue in my opinion.
 
I have a mate who has recently moved over from the building trade.
Got very good practical skills and understands all the basics..
Had him with me a few times and also helping him out with other stuff; technical aspects, pricing, whatever else he needs..
I was dubious/pessimistic at first but I’m happy and pleased for him
 
I started training at 54, two years ago. People are surprised when finding out my age. Luckily, before starting training I worked in IT and led an active lifestyle. It's not age per se that is the main issue, but a lack of time in order to learn enough to take on work with confidence. College only teaches the theory and having qualifications such as the 18th doesn't help much either. I found commercial work more straightforward, but domestic can be very problematic.
 
I found commercial work more straightforward, but domestic can be very problematic.
That's interesting! I found the opposite. New build suburban houses were fine but commercial sites; especially London centre ones which involve dragging a 30Kg tool-case every day on the tube were hell! Lost of manual labour followed by hanging about waiting for ..... just about anything. Pull a cable...move a tower...move it back...pull a cable. My will to live is still in a drop ceiling somewhere in London. I suspect it depends on the competence of the guy you're contracting to.
 
Keep it down lads, you may wake the sleeping Giant (****) and he’ll come back and frighten the chickens again!
Oh I forgot - ‘holy thread resurrection Batman!’
 
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