Hello, first post, asking about career change and possible entry route into the industry. I know you've probably seen this kind of thread before but any comments would be welcomed.
Moved to a doer upper in 2021, been doing jobs where I can. Did a Plumbing Level 1 Diploma to learn new skills and do something different, got a taste for it, and wonder if can make a career out of something like this.
I’ve done / doing a few small tiling jobs in the home and looking at the learn from home UK Pro Tile training course maybe along with one of the shorter courses here Tiling Courses | Tiling Intensive Courses | Advanced Tiling Course UK - https://www.ytatraining.com/tiling-courses/.
Question is - I know I won't be ready to do every kind of job out there, but from there it is just as simple as contacting a few pros, explaining what I’ve done and asking for work experience / joining them for a job, or am I missing something really obvious?
In terms of just speaking to experienced pros, is it just a case of some will be welcoming, some grumpy, some too busy... any signs of what to look for or just a case of asking?
I'm 41, been a graphic designer for 16 years. Worried about long-term job security, wages are stagnant and I’ve reached a ceiling because of oversaturation. Had enough of working in a cubicle and corporate culture, a career change been on my mind since Covid.
Understand a change will result in a wage drop but with designer wages and the number of jobs dropping it’s a sinking ship. I’m also aware of impact on the body, but sitting staring at a screen for years is equally as bad and I'm taking steps to look after myself in that regard.
If you got this far, cheers!
Moved to a doer upper in 2021, been doing jobs where I can. Did a Plumbing Level 1 Diploma to learn new skills and do something different, got a taste for it, and wonder if can make a career out of something like this.
I’ve done / doing a few small tiling jobs in the home and looking at the learn from home UK Pro Tile training course maybe along with one of the shorter courses here Tiling Courses | Tiling Intensive Courses | Advanced Tiling Course UK - https://www.ytatraining.com/tiling-courses/.
Question is - I know I won't be ready to do every kind of job out there, but from there it is just as simple as contacting a few pros, explaining what I’ve done and asking for work experience / joining them for a job, or am I missing something really obvious?
In terms of just speaking to experienced pros, is it just a case of some will be welcoming, some grumpy, some too busy... any signs of what to look for or just a case of asking?
I'm 41, been a graphic designer for 16 years. Worried about long-term job security, wages are stagnant and I’ve reached a ceiling because of oversaturation. Had enough of working in a cubicle and corporate culture, a career change been on my mind since Covid.
Understand a change will result in a wage drop but with designer wages and the number of jobs dropping it’s a sinking ship. I’m also aware of impact on the body, but sitting staring at a screen for years is equally as bad and I'm taking steps to look after myself in that regard.
If you got this far, cheers!