Looking to change career

[Mattb8]

Hi all I'm 23 I'm working as a steel fixer at the moment and not particularly enjoying it I once done a few weeks plastering with a friend and really enjoyed just wondering what you guys think of trying to pursue this as a career now thanks

 

[fred67]

If you make the change, be sure to go with a spread who has a 'real' reputation for good practice and competence.
Too many floating around, so choose wisely

 

[NickyMorgan17]

Where you from mate?

 

[fred67]

Where you from mate?

Berkshire - but semi-retired

 

[NickyMorgan17]

Ah right okay mate.. All the best!

 

[Mattb8]

I think the hardest thing will be finding an employer willing to take me on and train me up

 

[leebo02]

alright mate,, semi retired at 23:-0 i must be going wrong ssomewhere, i should have been a steel fixer:RpS_biggrin:

 

[Danny]

alright mate,, semi retired at 23:-0 i must be going wrong ssomewhere, i should have been a steel fixer:RpS_biggrin:

lol wrong person... @Mattb8 is teh steel fixer but @fred67 is semi retired ...lol

Yeah get in with a good spread and get taught the right way

 

[leebo02]

its getting late @Danny :RpS_blushing::RpS_blushing:

 

[Mattb8]

Steel fixing can be good money but i don't thibk it's the job for me really I've met a lot of good blokes for it and get to work away sometimes which is all a bonus but just not that enjoyable

 

[church]

plastering is better, money for nothing and your chicks for free

 

[user_removed]

My advice is be prepared to have to learn a lot if you want to make decent money.

if your happy to drive all over UK, work on site for £2-£3pm2 working like a dog, freezing cold fighting with site foremen about H&S and then fighting for your money, you'll Be ok with just skimming under your belt

you get out what you put in and every man and his dog are skimmers now.

the major battle on the domestic side are handymen, Jack of alls who can board and re-skim who are taking work from proper plastering outfits.

credit where credit is due iv seen some of these guys work and some aren't too bad, but obviously it brings the price down the more peopel that do it.

there is good money in rendering but I can see that being flooded in the next 5 years

 

[Mattb8]

Good advice mate cheers

 

[Dansouthcoast84]

My advice is be prepared to have to learn a lot if you want to make decent money.

if your happy to drive all over UK, work on site for £2-£3pm2 working like a dog, freezing cold fighting with site foremen about H&S and then fighting for your money, you'll Be ok with just skimming under your belt

you get out what you put in and every man and his dog are skimmers now.

the major battle on the domestic side are handymen, Jack of alls who can board and re-skim who are taking work from proper plastering outfits.

credit where credit is due iv seen some of these guys work and some aren't too bad, but obviously it brings the price down the more peopel that do it.

there is good money in rendering but I can see that being flooded in the next 5 years

Think i agree with you there