career

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...

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Hi all, I'm really sorry to bore Many of you. I didn't want to hijack another post. I'm 42 good health and done a few things in my life mostly physical jobs. I really would like to work for myself but struggling to find any positive feedback. My ideas were Either plasterer, door hanger, tiler...

Hi there, Pleasure to meet you all. I’m after some help/advice please. After working in the corporate world for 17yrs, I’ve decided it’s time for a change. I’ve been doing some labouring work here and there and after doing some research and speaking to a few people, tiling seems to be in high...

Hi, I'm writing this post looking for a bit of guidance, basically I'm SERIOUSLY thinking about a career change and I've been looking at tiling for a few months now. I'm looking for professional tilers opinions on whether its still a good trade to get into, i.e. plenty of work, job satisfaction...

New to this site so forgive me if I have posted this in the wrong place basically I’m thinking of a change of career im in the building trade now but struggling to see anymore progress in the job earn decent money but fed up of sitting around waiting for 5 clock because we have finished the...

hello all, I am currently thinking of changing my career and tiling is looking the best thing for me to do. I have looked at a fast track course at a tiling centre. I would class myself as good at manual labour. i just wanted advice on jobs and if they are easy enough to come by and the best...

Hi guys a few years ago tiled my own house and really enjoyed it. So have decided its time for a change in career and have done 6 private jobs, floors and walls . I am asking if anyone out there would mind if i gave my time to work with you to pick up tips and techniques on the job. Im not the...

Hi all Basically i'm just after some advice. I'm a 24 year old who's worked in the same office since I was 17. I've come to a stage of my life where I've realised I need to do something with my life and not just work for peanuts in a job I hate! I've been doing a bit of research and I was...

Hi guys, another newbie here looking for help and advice I've worked in the City for almost 20 years, in IT, and now looking for a new career before I get too old. Office life is not what it was, the IT work is dying on its butt as all work gets sent off shore. Me and the good lady are...

Hi, I'm a courier driver for Doncaster looking for a career change into tiling. Got some experience but nothing much. Been looking for some courses in my area but nothing is cropping up.....Any advice on best way to move forward with this?

Hi, Long story short: I'm 28 and considering beginning a career in a trade-profession and I'm looking for some advice. First, given the economy what it presently is, is tiling a worthwhile consideration? Second, I'd have to get some form of qualification, from what I've read I could either...

hello tilers. Im looking for a career change and wanted to go into tiling. Any ideas what training centres do the best intensive courses? Is nvq necessary to become a qualified tiler?

my right knee is knacked , had a couple of injections init ,and drained off a few times ,but makes no difference .cant kneel on it even with pads or a cusion there is no way i can do floors at present , waiting for hospital appointment for a scan ill keep u updated on my progress

Hi to all Im starting a new career coming to a end of my career in the forces got 23 months left so decided to try a new challenge. im going to try plastering and tiling so and giving myself a big challenge, im starting to look for courses seen a few just need to find which ones are better...

i am wanting to get into the tiling trade through a 5 day course as lost my job will this work out

Anyone looking into a career in tiling, you have to think about the sales side of the business, dont go into it thinking that tiling skills is all you need, If you dont win the estimate at the customers house you aint going to do any tiling, Make sure when your looking for a course that these...