Make my mind up time

[Mad Hatter]

As I've mentioned previously I left my job on my Monday to embark on a new career as a tiler. My plan was to work self-employed, advertise well and learn as much a possible about the trade as I am a mere novice and learning things everyday(thanks to you lot on here)

Anyway, I did a trial job for a building contractor a few weeks ago so they could see what I could do. I did the job, a kitchen and bathroom and they were happy with the work despite me not being overly quick, they've been in touch this week as they know I've taken redundancy now and they've offered me a job cards-in and want me to start ASAP. Some might say it's a no-brainer but I wanted to go down the path I mentioned above but the flipside of it is that I don't have to do the accounts side of things, I get a new van and I don't have to wait for the phone to ring for work to come in. It's not the most exciting work, refurbing social housing but I suppose I'd take a lot from it and I'd be broadening my knowledge everyday. I'd be on day rate until I'm quick enough to work per sq/m.

If you were in my shoes would you take the job and still advertise privately and fit those jobs in when you can. What would you do?

 

[kilty55]

hi,im pretty new to tiling also mate,id be inclined to take the opportunity and see how it goes as im not entirely convinced there is a huge amount of companies out there willing to employ so called course tilers they all sem to want time served or so ive seen.id do the job and build your business on the side also,the job would build your speed up and give you confidence and hey if it doeasnt work out at least you tried it mate!!

 

[ryan83]

Like yourself im still new to tiling and don't really know the ins and outs of working for a company / contractor.

However, after reading your post my first thought would be to give it a go with them. if nothing else its a great oppertunity to build up your experience and as you said, you wont be waiting for the phone to ring.

good luck whatever you decide.

 

[charlie1]

Yea give it a go man. Nothing to loose. If it goes boobies up then you can move back to plan A again.

 

[IvegotsTILE]

Its a no-brainer mate,no looking for work,constant work,own vehicle,don't have to worry about accounts.....whats there to think about.

 

[Ultimate Tiling]

With the current climate if you can afford to work for what they are going to pay you jump at the chance.
You will still be learning while getting a regular income.

 

[Olz]

Best of luck mate, at least you wont have the pressure of looking for work

 

[LM Ceramics]

personally i think you would be stupid not to take it as said in the other posts not alot of builders or tiling firms are willing to take on novice tilers i know its only social housing but it will build your speed and confidence to go out self employed or you might love it and stay on im sure alot of these who have done a tiling course would jump at this chance to gain experience.

im 20 im only self employed because of the lack of work within tiling firms i have worked with tiling firms before last year there was no work.

grab this opportunity with both hands impress them and you will do alright

 

[CLAYS TILES]

go for it m8!

 

[The D]

Any tiling experience at your stage is good experience even if the work is not top draw you will get better and faster as time goes on and you can do foreigners at the weekend.