tom's dad..new comer....

[White Room]

That would scare the pant's of me to change of career at 48 even though I'm 51 I've been around since 1971 and find I can't leave , love the freedom of being self employed

 

[MICK the Tiler]

Welcome to the forum Tom's Dad

I really have to take my hat of to Captain Slow for the great insight into getting started in the tiling game. All that is said by him and others is a realality and selling yourself and your sklls is the first big step in becoming a full time tiler. This is not easy for alot of people but as you can see the skills learnt in other areas of Captain Slows life have been put to very good use promoting himself in his new work role and he is enjoying the challenges it brings.

The best of luck Tom's Dad be confident sell yourself and always remember a bit of BULL**** goes a long way.

 

[GazTech]

Welcome to the forums,.......Gaz

 

[Tom's dad]

I'd like to thank all of you who have responded to this post - it's so useful to hear other people's tales, and to hear it how it really is from people who know.

I'm still confident I have what it takes, but it does still fill me with fear!! Leaving that cosy if boring 9-5 will be quite a wrench after 20 years, but I think it's now or never.

Thanks again guys

 

[chris.tiling]

Welcome Toms Dad. What is it with the 40 year olds??? I too recently turned 40 and chucked in my 20 odd years office job to become a tiler. Captsin Slow summed it up well. Be careful of expensive advertising...the best is networking the tiling shops. Read some of the getting started type threads on here and do as much work for friends and family as you can to start spreading the word

 

[TilingLogistics]

Welcome Toms dad

Kev

 

[monty]

Hello