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TheCockneyScot
Hi all!
Get the spectacles out, you're in for a read!
So, I've been thinking a lot recently about the trade and I think it's time to hang the boots up so to speak!
I decided to leave University to join plumbing, as I believed (at the time) that it was the correct choice for me, with that I joined a family run firm with my uncle for a good year and a half, until he sadly got very ill and passed away (Ironically through an asbestos related illness). This should have really been a sign for me to pack it in there as what followed just got worse and worse.
I completed my EAL Level 1 in Plumbing (A good course if I am honest) and wanted to gain employment with another firm, however that has proved to be like finding gold in a cats arse. I have found 3 companies in just under a year, all 3 of them have practically used me then shown me the door. That's not me knocking them they gave me valuable experience, however where I am currently based (East London) it seems the competition is fierce thus no plumber wants to take on an apprentice as they simply cannot afford it. I have offered to work for nothing, and did so for a good 5 months but I can't do this anymore as I have a mother to feed (She's ill also) and a brother to look after.
So, the final question. Should I pack it in and go back to University? Or still look around?
Plumbing is something I gave up a lot for, through Uni and Money and I don't want to just throw it in the bin.
If any lads/ladies on here know of any firms or mates within the East London or surrounding areas it would honestly be more appreciated than you can imagine!
Sorry for the story but I needed to vent and ask and considering it's a plumbers forum I thought this would be the best place to ask!
Cheers!
Get the spectacles out, you're in for a read!
So, I've been thinking a lot recently about the trade and I think it's time to hang the boots up so to speak!
I decided to leave University to join plumbing, as I believed (at the time) that it was the correct choice for me, with that I joined a family run firm with my uncle for a good year and a half, until he sadly got very ill and passed away (Ironically through an asbestos related illness). This should have really been a sign for me to pack it in there as what followed just got worse and worse.
I completed my EAL Level 1 in Plumbing (A good course if I am honest) and wanted to gain employment with another firm, however that has proved to be like finding gold in a cats arse. I have found 3 companies in just under a year, all 3 of them have practically used me then shown me the door. That's not me knocking them they gave me valuable experience, however where I am currently based (East London) it seems the competition is fierce thus no plumber wants to take on an apprentice as they simply cannot afford it. I have offered to work for nothing, and did so for a good 5 months but I can't do this anymore as I have a mother to feed (She's ill also) and a brother to look after.
So, the final question. Should I pack it in and go back to University? Or still look around?
Plumbing is something I gave up a lot for, through Uni and Money and I don't want to just throw it in the bin.
If any lads/ladies on here know of any firms or mates within the East London or surrounding areas it would honestly be more appreciated than you can imagine!
Sorry for the story but I needed to vent and ask and considering it's a plumbers forum I thought this would be the best place to ask!
Cheers!