Newly qualified at 54!

[PDS]

Hi Guys, just thought I'd introduce myself.
At the grand age of 54, I have just qualified as a wet plumber.
Previously, I was a teacher of engineering at an FE college for 18 years and before that run my own motor vehicle repair business.
Needless to say, friends and family think I'm mad but I'm really enjoying the challenges that each day brings.
I guess I will be looking for advice as time moves forward and from what i have seen so far, you guys do not hold back in your support for those of us new to the trade.

 

[townfanjon]

Hello Sir and welcome .
A bit like me mate , spent years in the motor trade and then went back to school to learn a proper job lol lol

 

[PDS]

And a proper job it is too.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hello and welcome

 

[townfanjon]

And a proper job it is too.

Both are very hard , big plus point with plumbing and heating is your overheads are very low , garage premises etc wow , fortune , I worked 3/4 days a week to pay traders policy , rent , rates , utilities etc etc etc .

 

[PDS]

That sounds about right with the insurance, big workshops to heat and staff who often f*%k up customers cars.
Mind you, after 18 years teaching i reckon I've gone a bit soft.

 

[PDS]

Hello and welcome

Hi and thank you

 

[Riley]

Greetings

 

[chris watkins]

Welcome along,
So how are you finding it so far ?
Where does your work come from & what are you doing?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Welcome to the madness