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Hi guys
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum for this sort of topic, please point me in the right direction if that's the case.
I'm looking for advice and opinions from people working as electricians or sparkies mates on whether or not in the current job market, it would be a good idea to get into the electrical side of construction work (London). I'm 24 working as a Slinger Signaller.
I currently make about 640 a week after tax which isn't that bad but that's with a 10 hour work day, which with a London commute, tends to suck the life out of the week. Also worse of all, jobs seem to be few and fewer with so many people competing for jobs there's not always enough to go around so sometimes I have to spend 2 weeks out of work. Agencies and companies know this and treat you accordingly :/
Any advice and help would be very appreciated, I've been thinking about doing this for a while but am starting to think this is the time to do it.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum for this sort of topic, please point me in the right direction if that's the case.
I'm looking for advice and opinions from people working as electricians or sparkies mates on whether or not in the current job market, it would be a good idea to get into the electrical side of construction work (London). I'm 24 working as a Slinger Signaller.
- Are there a lot of jobs going in the London area, and have there been generally more or less jobs in the past few years?
- As a newly qualified Sparkie or Sparkies mate, would one have trouble finding work without necessary experience, or are employers and clients quite keen to take on new workers?
- As someone in their mid 20's with sky high london bills to pay, what would be the best way to get qualified as quickly as possible in the london area?
- What would the average weekly or hourly wage be for a new sparkies mate/electrician? What could one reasonably expect to make after 3 years?
- How many hours a day would most Electricians consider to be normal, what would overtime hours be?
I currently make about 640 a week after tax which isn't that bad but that's with a 10 hour work day, which with a London commute, tends to suck the life out of the week. Also worse of all, jobs seem to be few and fewer with so many people competing for jobs there's not always enough to go around so sometimes I have to spend 2 weeks out of work. Agencies and companies know this and treat you accordingly :/
Any advice and help would be very appreciated, I've been thinking about doing this for a while but am starting to think this is the time to do it.
Thanks for your help.