Expectations

[Old Mod]

Ahhhh ok so roughly 12 months before you and then last few with you!
It does seem u've made ur mind up tho mate!
If ur getting pissed with him after only few months and ur STILL repeating urself, either half his money til he bucks up or its adios my friend.
Sounds like u feel like ur carrying him Gary!

 

[widler]

Sounds like he is to old to be a apprentice then ?? In his 20s then or older?

Bit more info gary

 

[Spud]

32 I have given him a month to buck his ideas up

 

[Old Mod]

It's a hard thing to do, to take someone's livelihood!
Esp at that age, but unfortunately for him you're not a charity Gary!
So if he's not actually making u money but costing you, then it's either a pay cut to a point where it's financially viable for you to stop what you're doing to teach, or its I'm sorry fella but.......
Doesn't make it an easy choice tho!

 

[MTiler]

Sounds like youve been very patient. messy work would drive me nuts. he doesnt sound brilliant even after a few months with you. maybe the trade is not for him.

 

[radim]

I kept telling my labourer how to grout for 5 months.he kept doing it his (wrong) way so he is unemployed now....
I would explain twice how to do things than gtf. It is stressful to go and check somebody's work and worry if he hasn't **** up.
Just my opinion and story

 

[On one]

At 32 or in fact at any age,you have either got it or you haven't.
I have seen a non tiler friend do his bathroom and kitchen tiling perfectly satisfactorily,because he had IT.

In similar conversations with other tradesmen and people from other walks of life regarding similar situations your are in at the moment,and the scenario is the same......they are given advice after advice,support after support,warning after warning and the end result is the same,some people just don't have IT............
So it's time to say Goodbye!
(Harsh but true)

 

[Mr Tiler]

Ive been doin it about that same amount of time full time now And im tiling everyday and have not been snagged for about 10 months for any issues other than little quick fixes. But im on site so that could be a factor. I am taking home just over £50 a day, hoping that will change but when is the question im asking myself atm lol

 

[Mr Tiler]

And i tile around 13-15 m2 a day bathrooms and ensuites

 

[Old Mod]

@Mr Tiler
You're tiling and grouting 13-15m a day Ash and not being snagged?