some advice from members?

[ryan_84]

Evening everyone,
I am 22 years of age, and am currently working in administration in a city law firm... I aint on the best of money now and have had no hands on experience with tiling etc. I want to get in to tyling, but want some advice on which routes to take to progressing in a career in tyling.
Would i be better to find a tilier and go along with him and learn aspects of the job? (what would they pay a trainee) _ for obvious finances that i have.
Going on a course and going self employed? (baring in mind i have 25 days holiday a year and finances to pay each month) so cant just jack job in and not "earn while leaning"?

I have been looking at different courses to take (through this forum) and was wondering do i get a recognised certificate etc. to find different jobs doing tyling? - would i have a recognised qualification etc....

Please HELP ME as i am desperate to get into this line of work?

ps.... I live in the Essex area?
any help would me very much appreciated.
Thanks in Advance

 

[Smiths]

You won't find a local tiler to train you as eventually you will take some of his work. Taking a course is probably your only option, but make sure you pick the right course because of what it teaches and not just because it may be near.

 

[Dan]

Just wondering how you got on Ryan. Do you still need help?

 

[ryan_84]

Just wondering how you got on Ryan. Do you still need help?

Hello mate. I rang a few tiling companies last month, and 2 weeks ago i had a voicemail asking me if id like to become a trainee tiler (apprentice) so i have taken it up, and now learning the tricks of the trade and am loving it!!!

 

[Dan]

Excellent news!

How many tiling compnies did you call to get a return?

 

[ryan_84]

i must of phoned about 20-30 companies!

 

[Dan]

wow - so dedication is the key.

 

[Concept PHT]

Fair play - thats a good result - well done mate!!