Guys, i'm really thankful that you've spent your time replying giving me advice and welcoming me to the forum.
I think good old faite has played its hand today, as I didnt get accepted for my voluntary redundancy. I am therefore now going to look into doing a tiling course at St.
Helens college along side my job and do it over two years instead......hopefully i get offered the redundancy again in the future.
Thanks again and I will set my plumber mate straight and tell him to give the tiling trade more respect!!!