Thinkng of calling it a day

[TheWrightTiler]

:stupid:

 

[tysfoot]

very true. seems to me there are to many tiling courses and to much competition in manchester with everyone seem to undercutting everyone. Not enough to be made.
When i did the course i was thinking ill be earning about 30k a year. Very wrong i was. New people starting out would only be earning max 12k first year 17k second year and 20k plus year after. Its hard as ive found out.

There just my estmations

 

[LM Ceramics]

im also sorry to hear that ur thinkin of packin in but like you said you need a regular income and thats important just dont get rid of ur tools u never know

i do believe it is harder for people that have just done tiling courses to make it in the tiling world most self employed tilers are time served with working on building sites and large commercial jobs for tiling firms their names get put forward and they can build a good reputation whereas most course tilers dont get that opportunity thats just my opinion but most self employed tilers around my area have alot of experience in the tiling industry

ps tysfoot something to bright your spirits up next week if your available can you come and help me at warrington i should get paid begining of next week so the offer is there if you want it probaly next wednesday or summat like that

 

[tysfoot]

cheers mate, just realised you sent me a pm. Cheers for the offer but i currently i work part time so if i was to take it on i wouldnt be able to get there till 2 in the afternoon.

Its a big decision i know but its also not the end of the world. i can get back into it anytime

 

[LM Ceramics]

thats not a problem tys theres a theres about 4 rooms left to tile 2 fully tiled and 2 half tiled and 2 kitchens left ill send you a pm when i need you

 

[Fekin]

Sorry to hear it tysfoot mate, and you've only just done the plastering course too.

Atleast you have learnt to tile, might not like it very much, but it's a skill worth having and keeping your hand in.

Get a full time job paying what you need and you'll get calls still for tiling and get what you can on the weekends\evenings and take it from there mate.

Good luck with whatever you decied to do

 

[DEN]

Thats unfortunate tysfoot mate,just wondering if you are getting plenty of quotes? but not getting the business,if thats the case maybe you could work on your salespitch technique,if you sell yourself really well,i don't think it matters what competition you have if the customer likes what they hear,if you sound really confident and knowledgable t certainly gives you the upper hand and try and close the deal there and then,maybe i'm clutching at straws,but you never like to hear anyone packing it in,all you need is that one lucky break and you will be on your way.try to remain positive mate,but whatever you decide all the best from me..
DEN..

 

[CLAYS TILES]

DONT GIVE IN YET M8, i've had the same feeling its just the starting off,once the work starts coming we'll have wished we was less busy so we had more time for other things........keep in there m8,it'll be a shame after all we've spent on setting up!
as for the van sign writting,i was lucky to do the guy's bathroom so he gave me a discount on the signage! he matched it up to my business cards!!!

 

[enduro]

I don't think that comment is true..there are quite a few members on here who have done a course and have a good tiling business going....it is down to getting good contacts and being in the right place at the right time...

Some areas have more tilers than others , so it is hard for some to get going..nothing to do with doing a course...............

Yes i agree dave, what i ment its work is not going to fall at your feet when you first start, you have to work at it and get contacts.

 

[devonmark]

Sorry to hear you've come to this decision tys, but if needs must and all that..I would urge you to keep at it part time though, that way it will help you build up the speed and contacts that you will need should you decide to go full time,
good luck whatever you decide...Mark.