Rupster

AJS... Thanks for your reply.

I am 34 years old,and my trade for much of my working life has been Car Valeting. I have run 2 businesses,both Valeting,that i started from scratch and later sold on due to re-locating. I suppose the comparisons with plumbing is the simple fact that anyone thinks they can 'clean' a car properly and make a business out of it but it is very difficult.I lost count of the amount of 'fair weather' valeters that i used to see in the summer driving around in their beaten up little Fiesta van with a bucket and sponge in the back and then once the weather changed they disappeared!! Therefore i understand how tough it is building up a client base and a good reputation,and also the lack of work for the first 6 months and the expense of setting it all up in the first place.
The only way to make good money valeting cars is to run your own business as working for a garage or another company pays peanuts and the work is very physical and tiring and i've been there and done that etc. It is also a luxury item which in our present climate may be a problem,hence why i won't be setting up another valeting business.

I will become a dad for the first time in 4 weeks so i really need to be making the right choice concerning my future.I have the funds to re-train,i just need to pick the right route,if there is such a thing!! I feel that this is my last chance and really don't want to throw my money away so i am overly cautious about choosing the right option.

I take on board all advice so thanks for all your input.

P.S. If there is anyone out there that wants a trainee with common sense,a business brain,good with his hands,learns quickly and will re-locate anywhere......give me a shout!!!